Jyotiraditya Scindia to Represent India's Rise on the Global Stage at Mobile World Congress 2025
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications, will represent India at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, one of the world's largest and most influential technology and telecommunications events, scheduled from March 3-6, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
He will also unveil the curtain raiser of India Mobile Congress 2025 and inaugurate the 'Bharat Pavilion' at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
The Bharat Pavilion will feature 38 Indian telecom equipment manufacturers showcasing their state-of-the-art products, both hardware and software.
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 will be held under the theme 'Converge. Connect. Create.'
Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph), blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents.
The cyclone made landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island, which lies off Madagascar.
SEBI Launches Bond Central: A Centralised Database for Corporate Bonds
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced a centralised database portal named Bond Central to enhance transparency and streamline access to corporate bond-related information. This initiative aims to create a single, authentic source of information on corporate bonds issued in India, benefiting investors and other market participants.
The Bond Central portal has been developed through a collaboration between Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPP) Association and Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), which include stock exchanges and depositories. The portal is intended to serve as an information repository for the public and is accessible free of cost.
Amazon unveiled a prototype of its first-ever in-house quantum computing chip called 'Ocelot.' The tech giant said that the Ocelot chip has been designed to help Amazon build highly efficient hardware systems.
Ocelot is a nine-qubit chip that has been internally fabricated by Amazon. The company claimed that Ocelot can reduce the costs of implementing quantum error correction by up to 90 per cent, when compared to current approaches.
In a First for India, F1 Academy Picks 10-year-old Racer Atiqa Mir for its Driver Programme
Karting sensation Atiqa Mir (10) became the first Indian and Asian to be signed by Formula 1 Academy for its driver program, a testament to her rapid growth in the world of motorsport.
F1 Academy, a female only racing series owned by Formula 1, has decided to take Atiqa on board for its Discover Your Drive Program (DYD) after closely tracking her stellar performances on the karting circuit.
The racer from Jammu and Kashmir is only one of three drivers in the mini category (age 8-11) worldwide to be chosen for the DYD program.
PM Modi Meets Ursula von der Leyen: India, EU to Collaborate on Trade, Tech and Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners' visit to India as "unprecedented" and said that India and the European Union (EU) have readied a blueprint to collaborate in areas such as trade, technology, security, and mobility, and are also looking to conclude the bilateral Free Trade Agreement by the end of this year.
This two-decade long strategic partnership between India and EU is natural and organic. Its core is built on trust, a shared belief in democratic values, and a mutual commitment to prosperity and shared progress.
India Gifts Interceptor Boat PB Boudeuse to Seychelles
In a significant step toward bolstering maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India formally handed over the Indian Coast Guard Interceptor Boat C-449 to the Seychelles Coast Guard. The vessel, now commissioned as Patrol Boat (PB) Boudeuse, was presented during a ceremony presided over by Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan, underscoring the deepening defence partnership between the two nations. This handover marked the fifth Made-in-India patrol boat gifted to Seychelles, reinforcing India's commitment to its Security and Growth for All in the Region" (SAGAR) vision, championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
President Ramkalawan, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, lauded India's consistent support in strengthening his country's maritime capabilities. The ceremony, attended by senior officials from both nations, symbolized a shared commitment to regional stability amid growing asymmetric and non-conventional challenges in the IOR, including the expanding influence of external powers like China.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah Conferred with Icon of Excellence Award at FILA 2025
Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), was honoured with the prestigious Icon of Excellence award at the 14th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA 2025). This award recognises his exceptional contributions to cricket administration and his role in driving innovation and inclusivity in the sport. Under his leadership, cricket has witnessed a remarkable transformation, making the game more accessible and globally competitive.
IIT Guwahati, Danfoss Industries Sign MoU to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Tech at IInvenTiv 2025
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danfoss Industries Private Limited, during IInvenTiv 2025, the Global Innovation Showcase hosted at IIT Madras.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), along with senior officials, academic leaders, and industry representatives.
The MoU was signed by Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, and Ravichandran Purushothaman, Regional President - Danfoss Industries Private Limited, India, marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration between academia and industry in the fields of sustainable technologies and advanced engineering solutions.
Advocate Sartej Singh Narula Elected President of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association
Advocate Sartej Singh Narula was elected the President of Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association (PHCBA).
Narula secured 1,781 votes, defeating his nearest rival by 377 votes. Narula has been in practice since 1989.
Narula defeated the incumbent President Vikas Malik, who came third with 816 votes. Advocate Ravinder Singh Randhawa, who came second, secured 1,404 votes.
A total of seven candidates were in fray for the post of President.
Meanwhile, Advocate Nilesh Bhardwaj was elected as the Vice President of PHCBA. He secured 1501 votes.
Advocates Gangandeep Jammu, Bhagyashri Setia and Harvinder Singh Maan were elected as Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
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