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Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan under Operation “Ghazab lil-Haq”, calling it an “open war” amid rising tensions over Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the new GDP series (base year 2022–23), estimating FY26 growth at 7.6%, higher than the earlier 7.4% estimate under the old series.
A Delhi court discharged former CM Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the CBI’s Delhi Excise Policy case, holding that the prosecution lacked admissible evidence to proceed to trial.
Global semiconductor and aerospace firms face shortages of critical rare earths like yttrium and scandium amid China–U.S. trade tensions ahead of a high-level bilateral summit.
The Prime Minister of India addressed the Knesset in February 2026, reaffirming India’s strategic partnership with Israel amid ongoing regional tensions following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) is releasing a revised GDP data series with 2022–23 as the new base year, replacing the 2011–12 base year.
The US President, during his recent State of the Union (SOTU) address (February 2026), claimed that the American economy is stronger than ever, although economic data presents a mixed picture.
The Union Budget 2026–27 has sharply increased India’s defence allocation, reigniting debate on whether the move reflects militarisation or strategic necessity.
A US court in Learning Resources Inc. v. Donald J. Trump (2026) struck down tariff actions, highlighting judicial limits on executive economic powers.
Rising elephant attacks across Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal have highlighted the intensifying human–elephant conflict in central India.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 and Union Budget allocations have reignited debate on whether India risks remaining an AI consumer rather than a global AI creator.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 2026 visit to Israel marks a significant shift in India’s Middle East diplomacy towards greater strategic realism amid changing regional geopolitics.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has welcomed progress on India’s request for full membership, which may require amendment of its founding charter.
A recent ruling by the US Supreme Court limiting tariff powers under IEEPA has revived debate on global trade uncertainty and India’s trade strategy.
Recent security operations and mass surrenders indicate the Left Wing Extremism (LWE)/Maoist insurgency is nearing its end phase, though vigilance remains essential.
A recent multi-centre Indian study has urged that obesity be recognised as a chronic disease, projecting a sharp rise in prevalence by 2050.
On 30 January 2026, the Supreme Court banned the use of stem cell therapy for autism outside approved clinical trials, setting a major precedent for healthcare regulation in India.
The Director of the Enforcement Directorate recently directed officers to expedite probes and use summons judiciously amid judicial scrutiny over alleged arbitrary actions.
International crude oil prices have risen to six-month highs amid escalating US–Iran tensions and fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
India’s pharmaceutical sector is being urged to move from high-volume generic manufacturing to high-value innovation-led growth to sustain global leadership.
India’s first nationwide childhood cancer survivorship registry reports 94.5% five-year survival, while warning of significant long-term health risks.
Recent analysis highlights growing FDI asymmetry between India and the United States, with California emerging as a key bridge for more balanced economic ties.
The recent AI Summit in New Delhi alongside Union Budget 2026 has renewed debate on India’s persistent gap between ambitious policy announcements and effective implementation.
ISRO is set to test an improved satellite algorithm during the rabi harvest to enhance year-round monitoring of stubble burning in north-western India.
Researchers from IITs showcased affordable AI-powered diagnostic devices for early cancer detection at the AI Impact Summit 2026.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project citing its strategic importance.
Debate has emerged over whether the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission truly strengthen fiscal federalism despite retaining the states’ share in the divisible pool.
The CEO of CoRover recently highlighted that while India faces a shortage of mathematics researchers, building practical AI solutions does not always require deep mathematical expertise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with startups at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, highlighting India’s push to build artificial intelligence “responsibly, inclusively and at scale”.
Iran briefly announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed indirect nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) upheld the environmental clearance for the ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project citing its strategic importance and adequate safeguards.
The Supreme Court recently permitted termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a teenager, reaffirming women’s reproductive autonomy.
A recent Department of Financial Services report highlights that the future growth of UPI and RuPay depends on expanding into value-added financial services.
The RBI has proposed a new framework to compensate victims of small-value digital frauds amid a sharp rise in cyber and UPI fraud cases.
The effectiveness of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 is under discussion amid concerns about women’s workforce participation and workplace support for new mothers.
The global discourse on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is shifting from mere adoption to questions of accountability, governance, and public benefit.
The RBI has raised the acquisition finance limit for banks to 75% and proposed allowing bank lending to listed REITs to deepen credit and capital markets.
Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary elections have brought the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) back to power, signalling a major political transition with regional implications.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has rolled back the Obama-era Endangerment Finding, signalling a major policy shift amid rising global climate concerns.
The withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has created a significant funding shortfall, raising concerns about the sustainability of global health governance.
Recent disruptions in Parliament, including a notice of no-confidence against the Speaker and heightened confrontation between the ruling party and Opposition, highlight a deepening breakdown of trust affecting parliamentary functioning.
The Supreme Court refused to allow progress on the proposed Aravalli Zoo Safari Project, asserting that no activity will be permitted until a scientific and holistic assessment of the Aravalli range is completed.
The Supreme Court has decided to revisit and move beyond its 2023 Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes while setting aside an Allahabad High Court judgment in a sexual assault case.
Elon Musk recently proposed building a lunar AI satellite factory with a mass-driver (space catapult) to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure beyond Earth.
India’s recent interim trade framework with the United States has sparked debate regarding transparency, national interest, and strategic autonomy in trade diplomacy.
The Opposition has moved a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker, invoking constitutional provisions for his removal.
The Supreme Court has sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Union Government regarding implementation of its 2024 Constitution Bench judgment permitting sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and extending the creamy layer principle to SC/STs.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (USA) has decided to return three Chola- and Vijayanagar-period bronze sculptures to India, strengthening global restitution efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Seychelles as a full member of the Colombo Security Conclave, marking a significant step in India’s maritime and regional security outreach in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Researchers at SKUAST–Kashmir have successfully achieved winter blooming of tulips, enabling alignment of flowering with peak demand cycles and boosting floral tourism.
A fatal incident in Noida (January 2026), where a man drowned after his car fell into an unguarded water-filled pit on a city road, has raised serious concerns about urban planning, governance failures, and accountability.
The Union Budget 2026 announced customs duty exemption on 17 cancer therapies, aiming to improve affordability of high-cost targeted and immunotherapy drugs.
The Union Budget 2026 has repositioned the textile sector as a strategic engine of growth, employment, and exports through an integrated value-chain approach.
Growing evidence of rising mental health problems among children and Australia’s ban on social media for those under 16 have renewed debate in India on regulating children’s access to social media.
Recent US claims linking tariff reductions to India halting Russian oil imports have renewed debate on India’s energy security, strategic autonomy, and geopolitical balancing.
In its February Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the policy rate status quo after cumulative rate cuts in 2025, citing comfortable inflation and improving growth prospects.
The United States has announced a sharp reduction in tariffs on Indian goods amid a broader India–EU trade agreement, raising questions about reliability and institutional stability in global trade.
Data tabled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) shows an over 11% decline in road accidents and fatalities on National Highways in 2025, led by states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Recent Delhi Police data (January 2024–2026) shows no major change in the number of missing children, easing fears of a sudden surge but highlighting persistent structural concerns.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued India’s first-ever Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Guidelines and SOPs to ensure scientific identification and dignified handover of victims in mass fatality disasters.
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹20,000 crore over five years to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies to support India’s net-zero target.
Recent opinion pieces and diplomatic discussions have revived the debate on whether calibrated dialogue, alongside firm security measures, can prevent perpetual hostility in India–Pakistan relations.
Experts have criticised the Union Budget 2026–27 for failing to prioritise air pollution control, despite severe air quality crises in Delhi-NCR and other Indian cities.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has signalled willingness for “fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States amid rising West Asian tensions, while Washington has not yet confirmed talks.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a PIL challenging provisions of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, which prohibit the donation of surplus frozen embryos for reproductive use.
The recent finalisation of the India–US trade agreement has reduced tariff-related frictions and renewed momentum in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Triveni Kala Sangam, one of India’s most iconic cultural institutions, is celebrating 75 years of its establishment (1950–2026) with a commemorative exhibition from 27 February to 15 March 2026.
In February 2026, India and the United States concluded a historic trade deal cutting US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, ending months of uncertainty in bilateral relations.
The Government of India has announced a ₹69,000 crore Shipbuilding Mission and Maritime Development Fund, along with renewed emphasis on private sector participation across infrastructure sectors, as highlighted by the Expenditure Secretary in February 2026.
The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a strategic shift towards debt-to-GDP targeting, while sustaining a strong public capital expenditure (capex) push to support growth.
In the Union Budget 2026, the Finance Minister announced seven high-speed rail corridors, a new freight corridor, and rare earth corridors to act as growth connectors and boost industrial and mineral development.
Researchers at IISc Bengaluru have developed a 3D lung tissue model that significantly improves testing of tuberculosis (TB) drugs, offering new hope in India’s TB elimination efforts.
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