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Mar 04, 2026

Saba Shawl becomes first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar

In Jammu and Kashmir, Saba Shawl has been appointed Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to head the high security facility. The transfer was formalised under Government Order No. 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026, with immediate effect. Shawl hails from Peerbagh in Srinagar and holds a Master's degree in Social Work. She previously worked as a senior community development consultant and was associated with the Indo Global Social Service Society, focusing on grassroots initiatives and capacity building. Her appointment marks a milestone for women in uniformed services in the Union Territory and signals potential reforms in jail administration and outreach programs.

First Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar
GO 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026
Background: Master’s in Social Work; former community development consultant
Prior work: Indo Global Social Service Society
Implications: Milestone for women in uniformed services; potential reforms in Srinagar jail

Mar 02, 2026

Raisina Dialogue 2026: PM Modi inaugurates India’s flagship geopolitics conference

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting AI, security and the global order. The three‑day forum (5–7 March 2026) brings together global leaders and policymakers to discuss geopolitics and geoeconomics. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb joined as the chief guest in earlier sessions, while participants examined technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security. The event underscored India’s role in shaping未来 multilateral dialogues and its stance on technology governance, cyber norms and international cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Event: Raisina Dialogue 2026 (New Delhi)
Dates: March 5–7, 2026
Key focus: AI, security, global order
Participation: global leaders and policymakers
Significance: India’s role in shaping geopolitics and tech governance

PM Modi extends Thai Poosam greetings to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Thai Poosam via social media. He wished for health, success and prosperity for all and prayed for Lord Murugan’s blessings to accompany the nation. The message reflects cultural inclusivity and the government’s engagement with major Hindu festivals as part of public messaging. The PM’s outreach underscores a steady emphasis on national unity and cultural diversity in public communication.

Event: Thai Poosam greetings by PM Modi
Medium: social media message
Aim: wishes for health, success, prosperity
Cultural link: Lord Murugan
Significance: public diplomacy and cultural inclusivity

Feb 27, 2026

NBEMS sets Guinness World Record for AI in Healthcare livestream

NBEMS, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for delivering the highest number of viewers for a live YouTube lesson on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The nationwide training programme targets registered medical practitioners to build familiarity with AI applications in diagnostics, clinical decision‑making, patient monitoring and health‑care management. The session demonstrates India’s push to integrate digital tools in medical education and practice. NBEMS emphasises accessible content for doctors nationwide and adherence to safety and privacy standards, highlighting a broader drive to scale digital health training in India.

NBEMS recognised by Guinness World Records for the largest audience of a live AI in Healthcare session on YouTube.
The event was part of a nationwide online training programme for registered medical practitioners.
NBEMS operates under the Union Health Ministry as an autonomous body.
Training covers AI in diagnostics, clinical decision‑making, patient monitoring and health‑care management.
This development reflects India’s broader push toward digital health education.

Feb 26, 2026

7th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs concludes at Vigyan Bhawan

The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs concluded at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the Railway Protection Force. The event, chaired by DGP Sonali Mishra, brought together GRP heads, senior officers, and Railway Board leaders to discuss enhanced passenger security and rail infrastructure protection. Key speakers emphasised coordinated security operations, technology integration, and training standards for frontline personnel. The conference underscored a broad plan to strengthen railway security across states and union territories, aligning with national safety objectives. (Source: RPF release and news coverage)

7th All India GRP Chiefs Conference concluded
Focus on passenger security and rail protection
Presentations by DGP Sonali Mishra and Railway Board leaders
Emphasis on coordinated security and tech integration

Feb 24, 2026

Nidhi Chhibber takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO

Nidhi Chhibber has assumed additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog after the term of BVR Subrahmanyam ended on 24 February 2026. An IAS officer of the 1994 batch from the Chhattisgarh cadre, she previously served as Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) and as Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Her elevation comes at a crucial time for India’s policy think tank, signaling a continuity of reform efforts and a focus on monitoring and evaluating developmental programs as the country advances its governance agenda in 2026.

Appointment: Nidhi Chhibber becomes NITI Aayog CEO on 24 February 2026.
Background: 1994 batch IAS, previously DMEO Director General.
Past roles: Chairperson of CBSE; experienced in development evaluation.
Policy context: leadership transition for India’s policy think tank.
Strategic aim: strengthen policy planning and program evaluation in 2026.

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