Pragati 2026 A joint military exercise involving 13 nations, including India and Sri Lanka, has commenced in Meghalaya. The joint military exercise, codenamed 'Pragati 2026', has begun at the Umroi Military Station in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Thirteen nations—India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam—are participating in this exercise. The exercise is scheduled to span two weeks, focusing on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and dense forest terrains. The objective of this exercise is to strengthen defense ties through joint training and cultural exchange. 'Pragati' is the acronym for 'Regional Armies' Cooperation for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region'. The exercise is being conducted in a spirit of equality, friendship, and mutual respect. IOS SAGAR Initiative Context: With the return of INS Sunayna to Kochi on May 20, 2026, the Indian Navy has successfully concluded the IOS SAGAR initiative. About the IOS SAGAR Initiative IOS SAGAR is a multinational maritime initiative aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation, interoperability, and collective security within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). 16 friendly nations participated in this deployment: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Maldives, Mozambique, Myanmar, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and the United Arab Emirates. The initiative was conducted under the theme "One Ocean, One Mission." IOS SAGAR reflects India's maritime vision: SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region. MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. gislative Assembly, which comprises 234 members, there is a limit of 35 ministers. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act) Tamil Nadu Private Clinical Establishments (Regulation) Act, 1997 PM-KUSUM PM-KUSUM Scheme is a government initiative that supports farmers in installing solar power systems on farmland for self-use and…
