President Inaugurates Bastar Pandum Festival in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
The President of India inaugurated the Bastar Pandum Festival in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Bastar Pandum is a major tribal cultural festival that showcases the rich traditions, folk art, dance, music, rituals, and indigenous practices of Bastar’s tribal communities. The festival aims to preserve tribal heritage, promote cultural tourism, and provide a national platform to local artists and craftsmen.
Alwar Becomes India’s First District with 100 Percent Insurance Coverage
Alwar district has become India’s first district to achieve 100 percent insurance coverage. This milestone was achieved through comprehensive inclusion under government-backed insurance schemes covering health, life, accident, and social security. The achievement reflects effective last-mile delivery, financial inclusion, and strengthened social protection mechanisms at the district level.
Defence Minister Flags Off Joint Mountaineering Expedition to Mount Aconcagua
The Defence Minister of India flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America. The expedition is being undertaken jointly by the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS). The initiative promotes adventure sports, international cooperation, and high-altitude skill development among Indian mountaineers.
Bharat GenAI LLM to Support Text Models in 22 Scheduled Languages
India has launched Bharat GenAI, a Large Language Model (LLM) designed to support text-based AI models in all 22 scheduled languages of India. The initiative aims to strengthen India’s sovereign AI ecosystem by enabling multilingual digital services, inclusive governance, and AI accessibility for diverse linguistic communities. Bharat GenAI is expected to play a key role in education, public service delivery, and digital inclusion while aligning with India’s broader goals of technological self-reliance.
