Rajasthan Current Affairs — February 2026
353 articles covering Rajasthan and national current affairs for February 2026, curated for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
28 February 2026
(12 articles)World Bank-Backed Sustainable Road Safety Financing Project Covers Four States Including Rajasthan
World Bank is backing a Sustainable Road Safety Financing Project across four states — Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam — to fund road safety action plans, capacity building, crash data system
PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan
PM Modi launched India's nationwide HPV vaccination drive from Ajmer on February 28, 2026, targeting 1.15 crore 14-year-old girls annually with the single-shot Gardasil 4 vaccine to prevent cervical c
PM Modi Launches ₹17,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Ajmer Including Bandikui–Jaipur Greenfield Expressway
PM Modi launched ₹17,000 crore infrastructure projects in Ajmer on Feb 28, 2026, including the Bandikui–Jaipur Greenfield Expressway and Delhi–Vadodara Expressway components through Rajasthan, and dis
PM Modi Inaugurates Micron's Semiconductor ATMP Plant at Sanand, Gujarat — India's First Chip Facility
PM inaugurates Micron's $2.75B semiconductor plant at Sanand; India's first chip facility; 5,000 direct jobs.
PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive from Ajmer, Rajasthan; Unveils ₹16,680 Crore Projects
PM Modi launches HPV vaccination from Ajmer; ₹16,680 crore Rajasthan projects; 21,800 appointment letters distributed.
National Science Day 2026 Celebrated on February 28 with Theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat'
National Science Day 2026 was observed on February 28 with the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', marking the 98th anniversary of C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect (Nobel Pri
India's First Semiconductor ATMP Facility Inaugurated by PM Modi at Sanand, Gujarat — Micron Technology Begins Commercial Shipments
PM Modi on February 28, 2026 inaugurated India's first semiconductor ATMP plant by Micron Technology at Sanand, Gujarat — a $2.75 billion facility with 500,000+ sq ft cleanroom — marking India's entry
February 2026 CPI Inflation at 3.21% Under New Base Year 2024
February 2026 CPI inflation at 3.21% under new base; within RBI band; Rajasthan at ~3.4%.
HAL LCH Prachand: 156-Unit Order Worth ₹62,700 Crore; Operates Above 5,000 Metres
LCH Prachand: 156-unit order at ₹62,700 crore; operates above 5,000m; twin Shakti engines; Jaisalmer as desert base.
National Science Day 2026: India Commemorates Raman Effect Discovery; Focus on AI in Science
National Science Day marks Raman Effect anniversary; 50 new AI-Science Fellowships; India 3rd in global publications.
Exercise Agni Varsha 2026: Indian Army Demonstrates Integrated Desert Combat Power at Pokhran, Rajasthan
Exercise Agni Varsha (Feb 24–28, 2026) at Pokhran, Rajasthan saw India's Southern Command demonstrate integrated desert combat power featuring T-90 tanks, K-9 Vajra howitzers, Apache helicopters, and
6th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue Held in New Delhi; Khalistan Extremism and Cybersecurity on Agenda
The 6th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue on February 28, 2026 in New Delhi reviewed bilateral security cooperation, with India raising concerns on pro-Khalistani extremism, diplomatic mission security,
27 February 2026
(12 articles)India Revises GDP Base Year to 2022-23; Rajasthan's Economic Statistics Also Set for Realignment
See MoSPI GDP Base Year article.
India-Israel Sign Landmark AI MoU; UPI Linked to Israel's Payment System
India-Israel sign AI MoU and link UPI with Israel's payment system; FTA next round in May 2026.
MoSPI Releases New GDP Series with FY23 Base Year; Double Deflation Methodology Adopted
New GDP series with FY23 base year uses double deflation; FY25 growth revised to 6.9%; GST data integrated.
President Murmu Flies HAL Prachand LCH, Witnesses Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 at Pokhran, Rajasthan
President Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in the indigenous HAL Prachand LCH at Jaisalmer on February 27, 2026, and witnessed Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 at Pokhran Range — a 130+ aircraf
Rajasthan Renames Three Historic Places: Mount Abu Becomes Abu Raj, Kaman Becomes Kamvan, Jahazpur Becomes Yagyapur
CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced in the Assembly on Feb 27 that Rajasthan is renaming Mount Abu to Abu Raj, Kaman to Kamvan, and Jahazpur to Yagyapur to restore historical-cultural identity. Abu Raj is R
UNRSF Sustainable Road Safety Financing Project — Rajasthan Among 4 Pilot States
UNRSF launched road safety financing project with MoRTH, WHO, UNICEF; Rajasthan among 4 pilot states; India loses ~3% GDP (~1.7 lakh deaths) annually to road crashes.
MoSPI Releases New GDP Series with Base Year 2022-23; CPI and IIP Base Years Also Revised
MoSPI on February 27, 2026, revised India's GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and updated CPI (base: 2024) and IIP (base: 2022-23) series, estimating FY26 real GDP growth at 7.6% — incorporating m
President Murmu Flies LCH Prachand near Pakistan Border at Jaisalmer; Witnesses Vayu Shakti 2026
President Murmu becomes first Indian President to fly LCH Prachand at Jaisalmer; witnesses Vayu Shakti with 130+ aircraft at Pokhran.
Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha and 20 Others in Excise Policy Case
Delhi court discharges all 23 accused in excise policy case including Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; cites CBI lapses.
Rajasthan Homestay Policy 2026 Notified: Max Rooms Raised to 8, Owner Residence Clause Removed to Boost Rural Tourism
Rajasthan's Homestay Policy 2026 raises the maximum room limit from 5 to 8 and removes the mandatory owner-residence clause, enabling rural households and women entrepreneurs to register properties an
India–Israel Elevate Ties to 'Special Strategic Partnership'; Sign 16 Agreements Covering AI, Defence, Quantum and Cyber
PM Modi's February 25-26, 2026 visit to Israel elevated bilateral ties to a 'Special Strategic Partnership,' resulting in 16 agreements including a Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) Partnership
National Protein Day Observed on February 27; India's Push for Protein-Rich Diet
National Protein Day on Feb 27; 73% Indians protein-deficient; Rajasthan's bajra gets increased MSP procurement.
26 February 2026
(11 articles)India Unveils PRAHAAR: First-Ever National Counter-Terrorism Policy with Seven-Pillar Framework
India launched PRAHAAR, its first national counter-terrorism policy, on February 24–26, 2026, built on seven pillars encompassing prevention, response, intelligence aggregation, human rights, de-radic
IIRIS Signs MoU with NLU Jodhpur to Establish India's First Information Security Chair
IIRIS and NLU Jodhpur establish India's first InfoSec Chair at a law university; cyber forensics programme launched.
Lok Sabha Speaker Constitutes Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 64 Countries
LS Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 64 countries; 11 MPs per group from both Houses.
Nitin Gadkari Launches Upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH Portal for National Highway NOC Approvals
Gadkari launches upgraded RAJMARG PRAVESH portal for online NOC approvals for National Highway facilities.
India-France Tax Treaty Amended: Capital Gains Shift to Company Residence; MFN Clause Removed
India-France amend 1992 tax treaty; capital gains shifted to residence; MFN clause removed; Service PE introduced.
India Launches CBDC-Based Digital Food Currency Pilot Under PMGKAY in Puducherry on February 26
On February 26, 2026, India launched a CBDC-based pilot in Puducherry under PMGKAY where beneficiaries receive programmable e₹ digital tokens redeemable only at Fair Price Shops, covering 80+ crore be
7th India-Japan Dharma Guardian Exercise Commences at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand
7th Dharma Guardian exercise begins at Chaubattia; India-Japan joint drill on counter-insurgency till March 9.
India and France Sign Protocol to Amend Double Taxation Avoidance Convention, Aligning with Global BEPS Standards
India and France signed a protocol in late February 2026 amending their 1992 Double Taxation Avoidance Convention to align with OECD BEPS standards, incorporating Principal Purpose Test, updated Perma
NLU Jodhpur and IIRIS Sign MoU to Establish India's First Information Security and Forensic Science Chair at a Law University
On February 24–25, 2026, IIRIS Consulting signed an MoU with National Law University Jodhpur to establish India's first Infosec and Forensic Science Chair at a law university, along with a joint Certi
Rajasthan Imposes Statewide Ban on Khejri Tree Felling After 11-Day Bishnoi Community Agitation
Rajasthan bans Khejri tree felling statewide after Bishnoi community protests over solar project land clearing in western Rajasthan; govt promises Tree Protection Law in Budget Session.
Rajasthan Cabinet Scraps Three-Decade-Old Two-Child Norm for Panchayat and Municipal Elections
On February 25, 2026, Rajasthan Cabinet approved bills scrapping the 31-year-old two-child norm (introduced in 1995 under CM Bhairon Singh Shekhawat) for panchayat and municipal elections, making cand
25 February 2026
(12 articles)Union Cabinet Approves Renaming Kerala to 'Keralam' Under Article 3 of the Constitution
The Union Cabinet on February 24–25, 2026 approved changing Kerala's name to 'Keralam' — the authentic Malayalam form — following resolutions by the Kerala Assembly in 2023 and 2024. The Kerala (Alter
MHA Releases India's First Comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy 'PRAHAAR'
India's MHA released 'PRAHAAR' in February 2026 — the country's first comprehensive national counter-terrorism policy built on seven pillars including prevention, intelligence aggregation, de-radicali
CSE State of India's Environment 2026 Released at Anil Agarwal Dialogue, Nimli, Rajasthan
CSE released State of India's Environment 2026 at Nimli, Rajasthan on Feb 25; 2025 was worst year for extreme weather (99% days, 4,419 deaths); 6 of 9 planetary boundaries breached; report calls for s
PM Modi Addresses Israeli Knesset: India-Israel Elevated to 'Special Strategic Partnership'
Modi addresses Knesset; India-Israel elevated to special strategic partnership; 27 outcomes including FTA, UPI linkage, defence MoU.
Zimbabwe Launches Lenacapavir HIV-Prevention Injection — India Generics Link
Zimbabwe launched the twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV-prevention injection across 24 sites. Gilead licensed Indian generics (Cipla, Dr Reddy's) to supply the drug to low-income countries, highlighting In
ADB Approves $108 Million for Aavas Financiers to Boost Affordable Housing and MSME Lending
ADB approves $108M for Jaipur-based Aavas Financiers; affordable housing and MSME lending in semi-urban India.
India-Sweden AI Cooperation: MeitY Signs Statement of Intent at India AI Impact Summit 2026
On February 25, 2026, India AI Mission (MeitY) signed a Statement of Intent with Business Sweden at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to jointly develop AI models and share digital technology expertise.
India and GCC Sign Joint Statement Formally Launching Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and GCC signed a Joint Statement on February 24–25, 2026 formally launching FTA negotiations. GCC is India's largest trading bloc with USD 178.56 billion bilateral trade (15.42% of India's globa
India-Nepal Sign MoU on Environmental Cooperation; Focus on Transboundary Conservation
India-Nepal sign environment MoU; covers transboundary wildlife, joint air quality monitoring, Himalayan climate adaptation.
Rajasthan Leads in EV Adoption; NCR Road MoUs Cover 1,747 km of State Roads Under RAMS Framework
Rajasthan ranked as a top state in EV adoption and green energy in the States' Electricity Transition Report 2026. Separately, on February 24, 2026 Rajasthan's PWD signed MoUs for RAMS (Road Asset Man
Union Cabinet Approves Renaming Kerala as 'Keralam'
Union Cabinet approves renaming Kerala to Keralam; constitutional amendment to First Schedule required.
India-GCC Sign Joint Statement to Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India-GCC launch FTA negotiations; bilateral trade at $178.56B in FY25; covers goods, services, digital trade.
24 February 2026
(13 articles)India and GCC Sign Joint Statement, Formally Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and GCC signed a Joint Statement on February 24, 2026 formally launching FTA negotiations. Bilateral trade stands at USD 178.56 billion (15.42% of India's global trade). The FTA covers goods, se
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026
Rajasthan Cabinet approved the Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 on February 24, offering four development models, 20% capital subsidy (capped ₹20-40 cr), 50% CETP reimbursement (capped ₹12.5 cr),
Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 with March 31 Compliance Deadline
The Supreme Court ordered all Urban Local Bodies to immediately communicate SWM Rules 2016 to bulk waste generators, set a March 31, 2026 compliance deadline, and mandated elected representatives as l
SUJVIKA AI Portal Launched on DBT's 40th Foundation Day for Biotech Product Database
SUJVIKA AI portal launched on DBT's 40th anniversary; AI-driven biotech database covering healthcare, agriculture sectors.
Rajasthan Imposes Statewide Ban on Felling of Khejri Trees After Bishnoi Community's Khejri Bachao Andolan
Rajasthan imposed a statewide ban on Khejri tree felling in February 2026 after the Bishnoi community's 11-day Khejri Bachao Andolan in Bikaner, which drew nearly 1 lakh protesters against solar proje
Union Cabinet Approves Renaming Kerala to 'Keralam' Under Article 3 of Constitution
Union Cabinet on Feb 24, 2026 approved renaming Kerala to "Keralam" under Article 3 of the Constitution, aligning the official name with authentic Malayalam pronunciation. The Kerala Assembly had pass
MHA Unveils 'PRAHAAR': India's First National Counter-Terrorism Policy with Seven-Pillar Framework
MHA releases India's first counter-terrorism policy PRAHAAR; 7-pillar framework; addresses drone and cyber threats.
Cabinet Approves ₹9,072 Crore Railway Multi-Tracking Projects Across Four States
Cabinet approves ₹9,072 crore railway multi-tracking projects; 307 km added across 4 states; 5,407 villages to benefit.
Exercise Agni Varsha 2026: Indian Army Demonstrates Integrated Combat Power at Pokhran, Rajasthan
Exercise Agni Varsha at Pokhran showcases integrated combat power; T-90, K-9, Apache deployed; 25 countries witness.
Sachin Tendulkar Designated UN Global Champion for Road Safety
Sachin Tendulkar named UN Global Champion for Road Safety; India loses 1.53 lakh lives annually to road crashes.
Central Excise Day 2026 Observed on February 24; Marks 82 Years of Indirect Tax Administration
Central Excise Day is observed on February 24 every year, marking the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944. In 2026, it marks 82 years of India's excise administration. While GST subsume
Rajasthan Cabinet Constitutes RRIED (Revenue Intelligence and Economic Offences Directorate)
Rajasthan Cabinet constituted RRIED (Revenue Intelligence and Economic Offences Directorate) on February 24, 2026, replacing the State Revenue Intelligence Directorate (SRID). RRIED will investigate e
ESIC Commences 75th Foundation Year Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam; Rs. 75 Commemorative Coin Released
ESIC celebrated its 75th Foundation Year at Bharat Mandapam on February 24, 2026. A Rs. 75 commemorative coin was released. ESIC, established in 1952, now covers 15 crore+ beneficiaries through 166 ho
23 February 2026
(9 articles)India AI Impact Summit Concludes with New Delhi Declaration: 92 Nations Endorse $200 Billion 'AI for All' Framework
India's AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16-21, Bharat Mandapam) concluded with 92 nations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration pledging equitable AI access, $200 billion in investments, 20,000 additional GP
India Revises CPI Base Year to 2024: Food Weight Reduced, Services Weight Increased
India revises CPI base year to 2024; food weight cut to 36.75%; January 2026 inflation 2.75%; Rajasthan at 3.17%.
India to Procure Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter: Sukhoi-57 Emerges as First Choice
India evaluates Sukhoi-57 as preferred fifth-generation stealth fighter; follows Rafale deal clearance.
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump-Era 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Under IEEPA
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs under IEEPA; benefits India's IT and pharma exports.
India-Brazil Sign MoU on Postal Sector Cooperation to Deepen Bilateral Ties
India-Brazil sign postal sector MoU; covers e-commerce logistics, financial inclusion through post offices.
Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26: GSDP Reaches ₹18.75 Lakh Crore, Per Capita Income Crosses ₹2 Lakh; State Leads India in Renewable Energy at 31,500 MW
Rajasthan's Economic Review 2025-26 reports GSDP at ₹18.75 lakh crore (10.24% growth), per capita income crossing ₹2 lakh first time, fiscal deficit at 4.3% GSDP, 31,500+ MW renewable energy capacity
PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: India's First Regional Rapid Transit System Fully Commissioned
PM Modi inaugurated the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS on February 22, 2026 — India's first Regional Rapid Transit System with 180 km/h design speed — alongside Meerut Metro, with ₹12,930 crore i
16th Exercise Vajra Prahar: India-US Joint Special Forces Drill Begins at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
16th Vajra Prahar exercise begins at Bakloh; 45 Indian and 12 US Green Beret soldiers; counter-terrorism focus.
Naxalism in Terminal Decline: Government Declares Left-Wing Extremism Near Eradication, Red Corridor Shrinks to Isolated Bastar Pockets
By February 2026, India declared Naxalism in its 'final phase' — active cadres fell from 2,000+ to ~220, Red Corridor shrunk to Bastar and Jharkhand-Bihar border. In 2025, 317 neutralised, 800 arreste
22 February 2026
(9 articles)Indian Army's Konark Corps Conducts Successful Strela-10 VSHORADS Live Firing at Pokhran, Rajasthan
The Indian Army's Konark Corps conducted a Strela-10 VSHORADS live firing exercise at Pokhran, Rajasthan around February 22, 2026, achieving direct hits on simulated targets — demonstrating India's lo
PM Modi Inaugurates 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS Corridor, India's First Rapid Rail
PM Modi inaugurates full 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS; India's first rapid rail covers distance in 55 minutes; 1 lakh ridership on day one.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes: 92 Countries Endorse New Delhi Declaration; $200 Billion Investment Pledged
India AI Impact Summit concludes with 92-country Delhi Declaration; $200B AI investment pledged; Reliance commits $110B.
GATE 2026 Provisional Answer Keys Released by IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati releases GATE 2026 answer keys on Feb 22; objection window till March 15; results on March 19.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches 'Bharat-VISTAAR' AI Platform for Farmers in Jaipur
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Bharat-VISTAAR' — a voice-first AI platform for farmers — in Jaipur on February 18, 2026, offering real-time advisory on weather, mandi price
Venezuelan Crude Oil Imports: India Evaluates Challenges of Heavy Oil Processing
India evaluates Venezuelan crude imports; high viscosity and shipping cost challenges; potential $3B savings.
Sajjangarh Biological Park, Udaipur Inaugurates Second Lion Safari in Rajasthan with Asiatic Lions 'Samrat' and 'Sunaina'
Rajasthan's second Lion Safari was inaugurated at Sajjangarh Biological Park, Udaipur on February 16, 2026, featuring Asiatic lion pair 'Samrat' and 'Sunaina' from Gujarat — boosting wildlife tourism
India Achieves 52.57% Non-Fossil Power Capacity — Meets NDC Target 5 Years Early
India's installed non-fossil power capacity crosses 52.57%, meeting Paris Agreement NDC target of 50% by 2030 five years early; Rajasthan leads with 31,500 MW RE capacity.
India-Brazil Sign Critical Minerals Pact, Set $20 Billion Trade Target; President Lula Concludes State Visit
President Lula's State Visit to India (Feb 18-22, 2026) concluded with 10 bilateral agreements including a Critical Minerals Pact, a $20-30 billion trade target, and UNSC reform calls — deepening Indi
21 February 2026
(11 articles)India and Brazil Sign Critical Minerals MoU During President Lula's State Visit; Bilateral Trade Target Set at $30 Billion by 2030
India and Brazil signed a critical minerals MoU on February 21, 2026, covering lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earths across the full value chain, aiming to reduce India's dependence on China. Bilat
India-Brazil Sign Critical Minerals and Rare Earth MoU to Curb China Dependence
India-Brazil MoU on critical minerals to reduce China dependence; bilateral trade target $30B by 2030.
International Mother Language Day 2026: Theme 'Youth Voices on Multilingual Education'
International Mother Language Day: 44% of Indian children face language-medium mismatch; NEP 2020 mandates mother-tongue till Grade 5.
Rajasthan Economic Review 2025-26: GSDP ₹18.75 Lakh Crore; Per Capita Income Crosses ₹2 Lakh
Rajasthan GSDP ₹18.75L crore (10.24% growth); per capita ₹2L+; renewables 31,500 MW; female LFPR at 42%.
Cybercrime in India Rose 24% in 2025; ₹22,495 Crore Lost — Investment Scams 76% of Losses
Cybercrime up 24% in 2025; ₹22,495 crore lost; investment scams 76% of losses; 459 cyber police stations.
World Pangolin Day 2026: CITES Report Reveals 5.53 Lakh Pangolins Seized Globally in 8 Years; India's Conservation Efforts Highlighted
On World Pangolin Day (February 21, 2026), a CITES report revealed 5,53,042 pangolins seized globally between 2016–2024. India's Indian pangolin and Chinese pangolin are Schedule I protected species u
Rajasthan SIR-2026 Final Electoral Roll Published; 5.15 Crore Voters Enrolled Across 199 Assembly Constituencies, Gender Ratio Improves
Rajasthan's SIR-2026 final electoral roll was published on February 21, 2026, covering 5.15 crore voters across 199 constituencies. Gender ratio improved from 909 to 911; young voter enrollment (18–19
Commerce Minister Launches Export Promotion Mission: 7 New Interventions for MSMEs; ₹25,060 Cr Outlay
Export Promotion Mission: ₹25,060 crore outlay; 7 new MSME interventions; 10 of 11 components now operational.
India Assumes IONS Chairmanship After 16 Years at 9th Conclave of Chiefs in Visakhapatnam; Naval Trifecta of IFR, MILAN and IONS Held Simultaneously
India assumed IONS chairmanship for 2026–28 at the 9th Conclave in Visakhapatnam on February 20–21, 2026, after a 16-year gap since its founding tenure (2008–10). Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi presided o
MHA Report: Cybercrime Cases in India Rose 24% in 2025; Indians Lost ₹22,495 Crore, Mainly to Investment Scams
MHA data (February 2026) revealed a 24% spike in cybercrime cases in 2025, with 28.15 lakh complaints and ₹22,495 crore in losses — 75%+ from investment scams. India now has 459 dedicated cybercrime p
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0: Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore for Deep-Tech and Manufacturing Startups
Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 focused on deep-tech, AI, semiconductors and clean energy; DPIIT to implement via SIDBI.
20 February 2026
(14 articles)Election Commission Announces March 16 Polling for 37 Rajya Sabha Seats Across 10 States
ECI schedules March 16 polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states; key contests in Bihar, Odisha, Haryana.
India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce Launched Under Vision 2035; Rs 7,453 Crore VGF Approved for Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Projects
India and UK launched the Offshore Wind Taskforce on February 18, 2026 under Vision 2035, with Rs 7,453 crore VGF approved for Gujarat and Tamil Nadu projects. India has 272 GW non-fossil capacity; ta
India's 7th National Biodiversity Report: Only 2 of 23 Targets on Track
India's 7th CBD report shows only 2 of 23 biodiversity targets on track; OECMs being recognized beyond formal protected areas.
VoicERA Launched on BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure — India's Open-Source Voice AI Stack for Multilingual Public Services
MeitY launched VoicERA — an open-source end-to-end Voice AI stack — on BHASHINI infrastructure at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, enabling multilingual voice-based government service delivery at popu
IT Rules 2026 Amendment Takes Effect: 3-Hour Content Takedown, Mandatory AI Labelling
IT Rules 2026: 3-hour takedown mandate; mandatory AI content labelling; synthetic content formally defined.
Bharat-VISTAAR AI Agriculture Platform Launched in Jaipur, Rajasthan by Union Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Bharat-VISTAAR', an AI-driven multilingual DPI agriculture platform, in Jaipur on February 18, 2026. Accessible via helpline 155261 even on f
India Assumes IONS Chairmanship at 9th Naval Chiefs' Conclave in Visakhapatnam
India chairs IONS for 2026-28 after 16 years; 33 countries at Vizag conclave; focus on maritime exercises.
RBI MPC Minutes (Feb 2026) Published: Repo Rate at 6.25% Held Unanimously; MSME Loan Limit Doubled
RBI MPC February 2026 minutes confirm unanimous 6.25% repo rate hold, GDP forecast raised to 7.4%, and MSME collateral-free loan ceiling doubled from ₹10L to ₹20L under CGTMSE.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with New Delhi Declaration Endorsed by 92 Countries and $200 Billion AI Investment Commitments
India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded on February 20 at Bharat Mandapam with 92 nations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI, $200 billion in investment commitments, signing of frontier AI pledge
FCI Signs Five-Year MoU with World Food Programme to Supply 2 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Rice for Global Hunger Relief
FCI signed a 5-year MoU with WFP on February 18, 2026 to supply 2 lakh MT of rice annually (up to 25% broken, at Rs 2,800/quintal) for global hunger relief operations — making India a key player in gl
Rajasthan PTET 2026 Notification Released by VMOU Kota; Application Opens Feb 20 to March 20
Rajasthan PTET 2026: VMOU Kota notification out; apply Feb 20-Mar 20; exam on June 14; fee Rs 500.
Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform for Farmers Launched in Jaipur by Union Agriculture Minister
Bharat-VISTAAR AI farm platform launched in Jaipur; integrates weather, markets, schemes; helpline 155261.
India-US Interim Trade Framework: Tariff Cut from 25% to 18%, $500 Billion Purchase Commitment
India and US announced an interim trade framework cutting tariffs from 25% to 18%, India pledging $500B purchases over 5 years, removing Russian crude surcharge and paving way for a formal BTA.
ISRO-Navy Complete Gaganyaan Crew Egress Trials at INS Garuda, Kochi
ISRO and Indian Navy completed Gaganyaan crew egress trials at INS Garuda Kochi, simulating post-splashdown astronaut recovery as part of mission readiness before the uncrewed G1 flight.
19 February 2026
(15 articles)India-UK Launch Offshore Wind Taskforce Under Vision 2035; ₹7,453 Crore VGF Approved
India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce launched; ₹7,453 crore VGF approved; 70 GW target off Gujarat, Tamil Nadu.
Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Rajya Sabha to Mandate Social Diversity in Higher Judiciary and Establish SC Regional Benches
Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 on February 19 to mandate social diversity in higher judiciary appointments and establish Supreme Court regional benches in C
VoicERA: Open-Source Voice AI Stack Launched on BHASHINI at India AI Summit
VoicERA open-source Voice AI launched on BHASHINI; enables Indian-language voice AI for digital inclusion.
Henley Passport Index Q1 2026: India Rises 10 Places to 75th Rank, Gains Visa-Free Access to 56 Destinations
India rose 10 places to 75th in the Henley Passport Index Q1 2026 (released February 13), gaining visa-free access to 56 destinations — its best showing since 2014 — driven by bilateral deals with Tha
DRDO-ISRO Successfully Qualify Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute in Rail Track Rocket Sled Test at TBRL Chandigarh
DRDO and ISRO successfully conducted the qualification-level Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) test for the Gaganyaan crew module's drogue parachute at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) i
Rajya Sabha MP Introduces Judicial Diversity Bill 2026 for Social Representation in Higher Judiciary
Private Member's Bill seeks judicial diversity: 78% HC judges from upper castes; regional SC benches proposed.
Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Strict Enforcement of Solid Waste Management Rules 2016; Elected Representatives Designated as Lead Facilitators
The Supreme Court of India directed strict nationwide enforcement of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2016, designating elected representatives — including mayors and municipal councillors — as
DRDO Completes Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute Qualification Test at TBRL Chandigarh
DRDO completed qualification dynamic load test for Gaganyaan crew module's drogue parachute at TBRL Chandigarh on Feb 19, 2026. Rajnath Singh commended the teams. Drogue parachute is the first deceler
India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce Launched Under Vision 2035; Rs 7,453 Crore Viability Gap Funding Approved
India and UK launched an Offshore Wind Taskforce on February 18-19, 2026 under Vision 2035, with Rs 7,453 crore VGF approved for early projects. Focus zones: Gujarat and Tamil Nadu coasts; three pilla
Bharat-VISTAAR AI Agricultural Platform Launched in Jaipur, Rajasthan; Integrates 10 Government Schemes via Toll-Free 155261
Bharat-VISTAAR AI agricultural platform was launched on February 17, 2026 in Jaipur by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the presence of CM Bhajanlal Sharma. Farmers can call 155261 for AI-power
New Delhi Declaration on AI Adopted: 89 Countries Endorse Framework at India AI Summit
New Delhi Declaration on AI endorsed by 89 countries; Charter for Democratic AI Diffusion; Trusted AI Commons created.
Exercise MILAN 2026 Opening Ceremony at Visakhapatnam — 13th Edition, 74 Nations
Exercise MILAN 2026, the 13th edition, was inaugurated on February 19 at Visakhapatnam with record participation of 74 nations and 85 warships. It is India's largest multilateral naval exercise, highl
PM Modi Inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam; BharatGen Param2 Model Launched
PM Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on February 19, drawing 100+ nations and 20+ heads of state. BharatGen Param2 (17B parameters, 22 Indian languages) was launched;
NPCI International-PayNet Malaysia Agreement for UPI-DuitNow Cross-Border Payments
UPI-DuitNow cross-border QR payments enabled for India-Malaysia; expands India's international UPI network.
New Delhi Declaration on AI Adopted: 89 Countries Endorse Framework for Equitable AI Benefits; Over $200 Billion Investment Pledged
New Delhi Declaration on AI adopted by 89 countries; $200B+ investment pledged; 20,000 GPUs added; India sets Guinness Record for 2.5 lakh AI responsibility pledges.
18 February 2026
(13 articles)Reliance Industries Announces ₹10 Lakh Crore ($110 Billion) AI Investment Over 7 Years at AI Summit
Reliance unveils ₹10L crore AI plan — largest private AI investment globally; data centres in Jamnagar.
PM RAHAT Scheme Launched: Cashless Treatment Up to Rs 1.5 Lakh for Road Accident Victims
PM RAHAT scheme launched in February 2026 provides cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for 7 days to road accident victims at all designated hospitals, integrated with ERSS 112, funded via the Motor
CCEA Approves India's First Underwater Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Under Brahmaputra River in Assam for Rs 18,662 Crore
CCEA approved India's first underwater road-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra on February 14, 2026: a Rs 18,662 crore, 33.7-km project with a 15.79-km twin-tube TBM tunnel connecting Gohpur-Numaligarh
G7 Summit 2026 Hosted by France; Focus on AI Governance, Climate, and Global Security
G7 Summit 2026 under France presidency focuses on AI governance and critical mineral supply security.
India-France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'; 114 Rafale Deal and Nuclear SMR Co-development Agreed During Macron Visit
India and France elevated ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' during Macron's February 17-19, 2026 visit. A 114 Rafale deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore was approved (96 to be made in India), a
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Diya Kumari Announces Rs 6.11 Lakh Crore Outlay, 1 Lakh Jobs, and 42,000 km Road Development
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented on February 11, 2026 by Finance Minister Diya Kumari with Rs 6.11 lakh crore outlay. Key highlights: Rs 21 lakh crore economy target, 1 lakh jobs, 42,000 km road dev
International Fleet Review 2026 and Exercise MILAN Begin at Visakhapatnam; INS Vikrant Centre of Attraction
IFR-2026 and Exercise MILAN held at Vizag Feb 15-25; INS Vikrant centrepiece; 50+ navies participated in India's largest maritime event.
India Tops Medal Tally at 17th Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 With 94 Medals Including World Record by Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
India topped the 17th Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship (New Delhi, Feb 2-14, 2026) with 94 medals (51 gold, 23 silver, 20 bronze) from 311 shooters across 20 nations. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar set a
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 Receives Presidential Assent — Historic Labour Law Consolidation
The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 received Presidential assent on Feb 16, 2026, repealing the Trade Unions Act 1926, Industrial Employment Act 1946, and Industrial Disputes Act 1947.
President Lula of Brazil Arrives in India for State Visit (Feb 18-22); Critical Minerals and AI Partnership Agenda
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in India on February 18 for a five-day state visit (Feb 18-22, 2026). The bilateral summit focuses on critical minerals, AI, steel supply chains,
80th Anniversary of 1946 Royal Indian Navy Revolt Commemorated Across India
80th anniversary of 1946 RIN Revolt; 20,000 sailors across 78 ships; pivotal in accelerating British withdrawal.
Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez Visits India; MoUs Signed on Rail, Customs, AI; 2026 as Year of Culture
India-Spain sign MoUs on rail, customs, AI; 2026 as Year of Culture; hail India-EU FTA conclusion.
India's Waste-to-Wealth Mission Reaches 50% Districts; 979 Biogas Plants Under GOBARdhan
Waste-to-Wealth reaches 50% districts; 979 GOBARdhan biogas plants; 350M tonnes agri waste annually.
17 February 2026
(13 articles)India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in 10 Months of FY26; Non-Fossil Sources Surpass Fossil Fuels for First Time
India added a record 52,537 MW of power capacity in the first 10 months of FY26, with 75.5% from renewables. Non-fossil sources (271,969 MW) surpassed fossil fuel-based capacity (248,541 MW) for the f
Bharat-VISTAAR AI Agricultural Platform Launched in Jaipur
Bharat-VISTAAR AI agricultural platform launched in Jaipur on Feb 17, 2026, by CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Arjun Ram Meghwal. Rajasthan highlighted as leader in m
Health Minister Launches SAHI and BODH: India's National AI Healthcare Governance Frameworks
SAHI (national AI health policy) and BODH (federated AI evaluation platform by IIT Kanpur) launched at AI Summit.
Annular Solar Eclipse on February 17: 'Ring of Fire' Not Visible in India
Annular solar eclipse on Feb 17 not visible in India; path over S. Africa, Antarctica; next India-visible eclipse Aug 12.
NITI Aayog Releases Viksit Bharat and Net Zero Study Reports (11 Volumes)
NITI Aayog released 11 integrated study reports — the first government-led multi-sectoral study — comparing India's Viksit Bharat 2047 development scenarios with Net Zero 2070 decarbonisation pathways
Supreme Court Flags Concern Over AI-Drafted Petitions Submitted by Lawyers
SC flags AI-drafted petitions with fake citations; urges Bar Council to frame AI usage guidelines for lawyers.
India-France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'; Rafale-Marine Deal Cleared
India-France upgrade to Special Global Strategic Partnership; 26 Rafale-Marine jets, 114 Rafale co-production cleared.
NHAI Announces India's First 'Bee Corridors' Along National Highways
NHAI to develop Bee Corridors on highways with native flowering trees every 500m-1km; 40 lakh trees in 2026-27.
India Launches First CBDC-Based PDS Pilot in Gujarat: Digital Food Coupons via Programmable e-Rupee
India's first CBDC-based PDS pilot was launched in Gujarat on February 15, 2026, covering 26,000+ families in Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand, and Valsad. Programmable e₹ coupons are managed by PNB, restricte
BioAsia 2026: 23rd Edition Inaugurated in Hyderabad with 4,000+ Delegates; Telangana Unveils 'Rising 2047' Life Sciences Roadmap
BioAsia 2026's 23rd edition opened on February 17 in Hyderabad with 4,000+ delegates from 50 countries under the theme 'TechBio Unleashed'. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy unveiled the 'Rising 2047' roadma
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Agriculture Provisions: ₹1,19,408 Crore Allocation, 34% Rise; Shekhawati Yamuna Water Project
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1,19,408 crore for agriculture (34% rise), provides interest-free loans to 35 lakh farmers, and announces the ₹32,000 crore Shekhawati Yamuna Water Project with Har
Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund for Market-Led Urban Transformation
The Union Cabinet approved the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) operational from FY26–FY31, covering 25% of project costs with 50% from markets — catalysing ₹4 lakh crore in total urban invest
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Centenary Celebrations of Ol Chiki Script; Constitution Translated into Santhali
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the centenary of Ol Chiki script on February 16, 2026 in New Delhi. Invented by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, the 30-letter script gives Santhali its own phoneti
16 February 2026
(12 articles)India Sets National Record: 52,537 MW of Power Capacity Added in 10 Months of FY26, 75% from Renewables
India added a record 52,537 MW of power capacity in 10 months of FY26 (announced Feb 16, 2026) — 75% from renewables (solar 34,955 MW, wind 4,613 MW). Total installed capacity reached 5,20,511 MW; Raj
PM Modi Inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PM Modi inaugurates 5-day AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam; sovereign AI models launched; 20,000 GPUs added.
Seven Workers Killed in Chemical Factory Fire in Rajasthan's Bhiwadi
7 killed in Bhiwadi chemical factory fire in Rajasthan; illegal firecracker manufacturing suspected.
India AI Impact Expo: Google Announces $15 Billion AI Hub in Visakhapatnam
Google pledges $15B AI hub in Vizag; total Summit AI investments cross $200B; India sets Guinness record.
Sajjangarh Lion Safari and Reptile House Inaugurated in Udaipur; Rajasthan Gets Second Lion Safari
On February 16, 2026, Rajasthan Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurated Sajjangarh Biological Park's Lion Safari (20 ha, ₹3.45 crore) and Reptile House in Udaipur — the state's second lion safari fea
RBI Proposes Digital Fraud Compensation Framework: Up to ₹25,000 for Victims of Unauthorized Digital Transactions
The RBI's February 2026 draft framework proposes compensation of up to ₹25,000 (or 85% of loss, whichever is lower) for victims of unauthorized digital transactions up to ₹50,000 — covering UPI, inter
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 Receives Presidential Assent on February 16
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 received Presidential assent on Feb 16, 2026, repealing Trade Unions Act 1926, IESO Act 1946, and Industrial Disputes Act 1947. Workers above 40 get man
INS Krishna: India's First Indigenous Cadet Training Ship Launched at L&T Chennai
INS Krishna, India's first indigenous cadet training ship (4,700 tonnes, 200 cadets), launched at Chennai.
PM Modi Inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam; India Hosts First Global South AI Summit
PM Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo on February 16, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam — the summit (Feb 16–21) is the first Global South-hosted AI summit under IndiaAI Mission, drawing 100+ countries,
Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹3.60 Lakh Crore Procurement: P-8I Aircraft, T-72 Tank Overhaul, Navy Gas Turbines
The DAC approved ₹3.60 lakh crore in defence procurement covering P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, T-72/BMP-II overhaul, Navy gas turbines, Vibhav anti-tank mines, and Miniratna Category-I status for Ya
Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund to Drive Market-Led Urban Transformation
The Union Cabinet on February 16, 2026 approved the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) under MoHUA — a market-linked scheme requiring 50% private financing, expected to leverage ₹4 lakh crore to
CJI Surya Kant Refuses to Invoke Article 32 on Hate Speech Petition; Directs to High Courts
CJI declines Article 32 on hate speech petition; directs petitioners to High Courts for adjudication.
15 February 2026
(12 articles)Rajasthan Final Electoral Roll 2026 Published: Voter Count Crosses 5.15 Crore
Rajasthan final voter list crosses 5.15 crore; gender ratio improves to 911; SIR-2026 covers 199 constituencies.
Magh Mela 2026 Concludes on Mahashivratri; Over 18 Crore Devotees Took Holy Dip at Prayagraj
Magh Mela 2026 ends on Mahashivratri at Prayagraj; 18 crore+ devotees participated over 44 days.
India and Greece Sign Joint Declaration of Intent for Five-Year Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap
India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on February 9, 2026 for a five-year defence co-production roadmap aligning Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece's Agenda 2030, and Greece agreed to pos
Manu Bhaker Wins Silver at Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi; India Claims Women's Team Gold
Manu Bhaker won silver in the women's 25m pistol final at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi on February 15, 2026, after a dramatic shoot-off loss to Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Trang; India
Union Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund for Market-Led City Transformation
The Union Cabinet on February 14, 2026 approved the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), leveraging ₹4 lakh crore in total urban investment via a 25% Central + 50% market financing model, coverin
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026 Passed by Parliament
Parliament passed the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill 2026, clarifying that three old labour laws stand repealed from November 21, 2025, completing India's consolidation of 44 central labou
IAF Conducts Joint Air Exercise with Royal Thai Air Force (February 9–12, 2026)
The IAF conducted a bilateral air exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (February 9–12, 2026) using Su-30MKI and SAAB Gripen aircraft, strengthening India-Thailand defence ties and India's ASEAN mili
International Fleet Review 2026 and Exercise MILAN Commence Officially at Visakhapatnam
International Fleet Review 2026, Exercise MILAN, and IONS Conclave of Chiefs commenced simultaneously at Visakhapatnam on Feb 15, 2026. India's largest maritime gathering: 74 nations, 85 warships, INS
Cabinet Approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 Crore Corpus to Boost Deep-Tech Startups
The Union Cabinet on February 14, 2026 approved Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a ₹10,000 crore corpus, using a fund-of-funds model through SEBI-registered AIFs to channel deep-tech investment in
World Pangolin Day 2026: CITES Report Reveals Over 5.53 Lakh Pangolins Seized Globally (2016-2024)
CITES: 5.53 lakh pangolins seized globally (2016-24); India home to 2 species; all 8 species in Appendix I.
India's New Passport Rules Under Passport Seva 2.0 Take Effect from February 15
India's Passport Seva 2.0 rules effective Feb 15: digital-first process, Aadhaar as primary ID, e-passports with chips.
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Diya Kumari Unveils ₹6.11 Lakh Crore Budget, Targets 1 Lakh Jobs and Viksit Rajasthan 2047
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the ₹6.11 lakh crore Budget 2026-27 on February 11, 2026, with a ₹24,313 crore revenue deficit, targeting 1 lakh government jobs, 42,000 km road networ
14 February 2026
(10 articles)PSLV-N1: India's First Privately Assembled PSLV Launched by HAL-L&T Consortium
HAL-L&T Consortium delivers PSLV-N1, India's first industry-assembled PSLV, carrying EOS-10/Oceansat-3A. ISRO shifts to a "launch infrastructure enabler" role as 80–85% of systems come from Indian ind
CCEA Approves India's First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Under Brahmaputra at Rs 18,662 Crore
CCEA approves Rs 18,662 crore Brahmaputra underwater road-rail tunnel; India's first; cuts 6-hour journey to 20 minutes.
India's WPI Inflation at 2.13% and CPI Inflation at 3.21% for February 2026, Reflecting Moderate Price Pressures
India's WPI inflation for February 2026 was 2.13% (driven by metals, manufacturing, food articles) and CPI inflation was 3.21% (rural 3.37%, urban 3.02%), reflecting stable price conditions consistent
PM Modi Inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu Over Brahmaputra in Assam; Launches Rs 5,450 Crore Projects
PM inaugurates Brahmaputra bridge (Rs 3,030 crore) in Assam; historic ELF landing; total Rs 5,450 crore projects.
Budget 2026: India Sanctions NLST and NLOT Telescopes in Ladakh, Boosting Astronomy and Astrophysics
Budget 2026–27 sanctioned the NLST (2-m solar telescope near Pangong Tso) and NLOT (optical-infrared telescope) in Ladakh, plus upgrade of HCT and a new COSMOS2 Planetarium. The ₹1,000 crore NLST aims
Andhra Pradesh Becomes First Indian Legislature to Use AI-Based Facial Recognition for MLA Attendance
Andhra Pradesh became India's first legislature to use AI facial recognition for MLA attendance on February 14, 2026, replacing manual registers. PTZ cameras record attendance only when members sit in
Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Warns India-US Trade Deal Will 'Destroy' Textile Industry
Rahul Gandhi warns India-US deal will harm 4.5 crore textile jobs; Bhilwara and Pali in Rajasthan key textile hubs.
MoSPI Announces GDP Base Year Revision from 2011-12 to 2022-23; CPI Base to 2023-24
GDP base year revision from 2011-12 to 2022-23; India's 8th update; CPI base to 2023-24; data release Feb 27.
Indian Navy Assumes First-Ever Command of Combined Task Force 154 Under Combined Maritime Forces
On February 11, 2026, India's Navy assumed first-ever command of CTF 154 under the 47-nation Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), with Commodore Milind Mokashi taking over from Italy. CTF 154 focuses on ma
PM e-Bus Sewa: Jaipur Begins Trial Runs of AC Electric Buses, Rajasthan's 8-City EV Fleet Deployment Underway
Jaipur started trial runs of AC electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa in February 2026 — 150 buses initially, scaling to 300+ by June 2026. The scheme covers 8 Rajasthan cities (Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Aj
13 February 2026
(12 articles)Kerala Becomes First State to Formally Approve Comprehensive Urban Policy
Kerala becomes first state with formal urban policy; covers planning, housing, transit, waste; sets precedent for other states.
India Celebrates Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary: First Woman Governor and President of Indian National Congress
India marks Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary on February 13 (born 1879). Known as 'Nightingale of India', she was the first woman President of INC (1925) and first woman Governor of United Provinces
NITI Aayog Trade Watch Quarterly 6th Edition (Q2 FY2025-26): India Exports Grow 8.5%
NITI Aayog's 6th Trade Watch Quarterly report shows India's exports grew 8.5% in Q2 FY2025-26, with merchandise and services both performing strongly and trade balance improving.
Budget 2026 Cuts Air Quality Management Allocation by 10%: CAQM Funding Down to Rs 35.26 Crore
Union Budget 2026-27 reduced the CAQM allocation by ~10%, from Rs 38.98 crore to Rs 35.26 crore. Overall pollution control outlays dipped 2% even as MoEFCC's total budget rose 10%. The cut raises enfo
India's Retail Inflation Falls to 2.75% in January 2026 Under New CPI Base Year 2024=100
MoSPI released January 2026 CPI data on February 12, showing retail inflation at 2.75% under the new base year 2024=100, replacing the 2012 series. Food & Beverages weight reduced from 42.62% to 36.75
Defence Budget 2026-27 Analysis: Record Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore; 75% Domestic Procurement; Crosses 2% of GDP
Defence budget at record Rs 7.85L crore (2% of GDP); 75% domestic procurement; capital outlay up 22%; ECHS up 45%.
India-UK Social Security Agreement Signed: 75,000 Indian Professionals to End Double Contributions
India and UK signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) on February 10, 2026, eliminating dual EPF/National Insurance contributions for ~75,000 Indian professionals on short-term UK assignments (up to 3
Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US Court in Plot to Assassinate Sikh Separatist Pannun; Faces 20-24 Years
Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in Pannun assassination plot; faces 20-24 years; sentencing May 29, 2026.
White Revolution 2.0: Government Targets 50% Rise in Milk Procurement, 1.20 Lakh New Dairy Cooperatives
White Revolution 2.0, informed to Lok Sabha on February 9, 2026, targets 50% growth in dairy cooperative milk procurement to 1,007 lakh kg/day by 2028-29, by establishing 1.20 lakh new/strengthened da
Agni-3 IRBM Successfully Test-Fired from Chandipur; Range 3,000-3,500 km at Mach 15
Agni-3 IRBM test-fired from Chandipur; 3,000-3,500 km range at Mach 15; validates India's nuclear deterrence.
PM Modi Inaugurates Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan; PMO Moves Out of British-Era South Block After 78 Years
PM inaugurates Seva Teerth: PMO exits South Block after 78 years; Kartavya Bhavans house key ministries; Central Vista milestone.
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Presented: ₹6.11 Lakh Crore Outlay with Focus on Solar, Water, Roads and Youth Employment
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented a ₹6.11 lakh crore budget for 2026-27 on February 11, featuring 4,830 MW solar parks in Bikaner-Jaisalmer, tap water to 6,500 villages (₹4,500 cr), 42,
12 February 2026
(11 articles)Rajasthan Govt Cracks Down on RGHS Fraud; 7 Doctors Suspended, FIRs Against Hospitals in Sikar and Bikaner
Rajasthan RGHS fraud crackdown: 7 doctors suspended, 19 FIRs, 64 personnel suspended, Rs 32 crore recovered.
Health Minister Nadda Launches Nationwide Mass Drug Administration to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027
MDA campaign launched for filariasis elimination by 2027; covers 124 districts in 12 states; targets 2.5 crore affected population.
India-US Trade Framework: Farmer Unions Call for Protests Against Opening of Agricultural Markets
Farmer unions under Samyukt Kisan Morcha called protests around February 12, 2026, against the India-US trade deal framework over fears that opening agricultural markets to US products — dairy, poultr
India Named 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026, World's Leading Organic Trade Fair in Nuremberg, Germany
India was named 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026 (Feb 10–13, Nuremberg, Germany) — its first such honour in 14 years — with APEDA setting up a 1,074 sq m pavilion featuring 67 exhibitors from 20+
India-Seychelles Adopt Joint Vision 'SESEL'; India Extends USD 175 Million Economic Package
India-Seychelles adopt SESEL vision; USD 175M economic package; marks 50 years of diplomatic ties.
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Passed by Parliament
Parliament passed the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on February 12, with both Houses passing it the same day. The amendment effectively replaces three historic labour laws and compl
Department of Posts and NSE Sign MoU for Mutual Fund Distribution Through 1.64 Lakh Post Offices
India Post and NSE MoU for mutual fund distribution through 1.64 lakh post offices; boosts rural financial inclusion.
RBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 Begin Across Rajasthan from February 12
RBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams begin Feb 12; exams one month earlier than previous year; 12 lakh+ students appear.
National Productivity Council Marks 68th Foundation Day; National Productivity Week 2026 Begins with MSME Cluster Theme
The National Productivity Council (est. 1958) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on February 12, 2026, launching National Productivity Week (Feb 12–18) under the theme 'Clusters as Growth Engine: Maxi
16th Finance Commission Submits Report for 2026-31: Retains 41% State Devolution, Introduces GDP Contribution Criterion
The 16th Finance Commission (Chair: Dr. Arvind Panagariya) submitted its 2026-31 report — tabled in Parliament on February 1, 2026 — retaining states' 41% share of divisible pool taxes, introducing a
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Presented: ₹6.10 Lakh Crore Outlay with Focus on Youth, Roads, and Industrial Growth
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the ₹6.10 lakh crore Budget 2026-27 on February 11, 2026, with key announcements: ₹10 lakh interest-free youth loans, 42,000 km road development, a Raj
11 February 2026
(14 articles)IT Amendment Rules 2026 Notified: 3-Hour Takedown for Deepfakes, Mandatory AI Content Labelling
India's IT Amendment Rules 2026, notified February 10, mandate a 3-hour deepfake takedown, 2-hour removal for non-consensual intimate content, and compulsory AI content labelling — effective February
World Bank Approves $245 Million for Himachal Pradesh Disaster Recovery and Climate Resilience
World Bank approves $245M for Himachal Pradesh disaster recovery; benefits 2.3M people; $1B losses in 3 years.
NITI Aayog 'Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero' — India's First Multi-Sectoral Climate-Development Study
NITI Aayog released 11 sectoral reports on Feb 10–11, 2026 — India's first integrated climate-development study projecting GDP at USD 30 trillion by 2047 (Viksit Bharat) and requiring USD 8.1 trillion
DRDO/ADA Issues RFP for AMCA — India's First 5th-Generation Fighter Programme Enters Industrial Phase
India's Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under DRDO has formally issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to domestic industry for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), marking a landmark milest
Rajasthan Tops India's Wool Production with 47.5% Share; Chokla and Magra Breeds Drive Output
Rajasthan produces 16,013.50 thousand kg of wool — 47.5% of India's total output — making it the top producer nationally. Chokla and Magra breeds are key; CSWRI at Avikanagar drives breed improvement
Forest Cover in India's 7 Mega Cities: 511.81 sq km, Up 2.09 sq km Since 2021 ISFR — Parliament Data
7 Indian mega cities have 511.81 sq km forest cover — up just 2.09 sq km since 2021 ISFR — even as 29,000 ha of forest was diverted nationally in 2023–24, Parliament data reveals.
India Climbs to 91st in Corruption Perceptions Index 2025; Score Rises to 39 Out of 100
India rises 5 places to 91st in CPI 2025; score 39/100; Denmark tops for 8th year; global average declines to 42.
India Climbs to 45th in Network Readiness Index 2025; Score 54.43 Out of 100
India rises 4 places to 45th in Network Readiness Index 2025; score 54.43/100; strong on digital payments and e-governance.
India Unemployment Rate Falls to 3-Quarter Low of 4.8% in Q3 FY26: PLFS Data
India unemployment at 3-quarter low of 4.8% in Q3 FY26; LFPR at 55.8%; female unemployment improves to 5.1%.
India Ranks 91st on Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, Released by Transparency International
India ranked 91st (score: 39/100) on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 released February 11, 2026 — up from 96th — but still below the global average of 43. Denmark, Finland, Singapore top the lis
Rajasthan State Budget 2026-27 Session Begins; Budget to Be Presented on February 13
Rajasthan Budget Session 2026-27 started Feb 11; Governor's address outlined state priorities; state budget expected Feb 13.
India Climbs to 2nd Position in USGBC LEED Green Building Rankings 2025
India 2nd globally in USGBC LEED 2025 rankings; 611 certified projects; 16.1 million GSM.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science Observed on February 11, 2026 — India Launches WIDUSHI Fellowship
International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed February 11, 2026 (UN theme: 'From Vision to Impact'). India launched the WIDUSHI fellowship (up to Rs 85,000/month) for senior women scien
India Designated 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026, Nuremberg — Organic Exports in Global Spotlight
India won 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg (Feb 10-13), with APEDA showcasing 67 co-exhibitors across a 1,074 sq m pavilion. India leads globally with 44 lakh certified organic farme
10 February 2026
(13 articles)India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement on February 10, 2026 — 75,000 Employees and 900+ Companies to Benefit
India and UK signed a Social Security Agreement on February 10, 2026 — part of the CETA framework — eliminating double social security contributions for employees on assignments up to 36 months, benef
MeitY Notifies IT Amendment Rules 2026: 3-Hour Takedown for Illegal Content, 2 Hours for Deepfakes
IT Amendment Rules 2026: 3-hour takedown for illegal content, 2 hours for deepfakes; synthetic content labelling mandatory.
Union Agriculture Minister Launches Pulse Self-Reliance Mission; 1,000 Pulse Mills Planned Nationwide
Pulse Self-Reliance Mission launched; 1,000 pulse mills nationwide with Rs 25 lakh subsidy each; aligns with Budget MSP linkage.
Post-Budget Analysis: STT Hike in Budget 2026 Triggers Market Selloff; Nifty Falls 2% on Budget Day
Budget 2026 STT hike: futures up 150%, options 50%; Sensex fell 1,547 pts on Budget Day; 91% retail F&O traders in loss.
Supreme Court Extends Stay on New Aravalli Definition: Only 1,048 of 12,081 Hills Qualify Under 100m Criterion
SC on Jan 21, 2026 extended stay on new Aravalli definition where only 1,048 of 12,081 hills qualify under 100m criterion, putting 41.8% of Rajasthan's Aravalli natural vegetation at risk.
India-China Strategic Dialogue Held in New Delhi; Focus on LAC Stability, Visa Facilitation, Air Services
India-China strategic dialogue in Delhi: focus on LAC stability, visa facilitation, air services resumption; step toward normalisation.
Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon 2026 Flagged Off by CM Bhajanlal Sharma — 18,000+ Runners from 8 Countries Promote Tiger Conservation
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma flagged off the Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon 2026 on February 8, 2026 — 18,000+ participants from 8 countries ran for tiger conservation and environmental awar
India's First Quantum Valley Foundation Laid in Amaravati; 133-Qubit Quantum Computer Planned with IBM
India's first Quantum Valley in Amaravati; 133-qubit computer with IBM, TCS, L&T; target 35 lakh students by 2035.
Amaravati Quantum Valley Launched on February 7, 2026 Under ₹6,000 Crore National Quantum Mission
India's first Quantum Valley was launched in Amaravati on February 7, 2026 under the ₹6,000 crore National Quantum Mission, with partnerships with IBM and TCS to host India's first 133-qubit quantum c
Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Concludes Four-Day Rajasthan Visit (February 6–10, 2026)
Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana concluded her four-day state visit to Rajasthan (February 6–10, 2026), visiting Jaipur and Jodhpur heritage sites, reinforcing India-Thailand cultural and
NITI Aayog Releases 11-Volume "Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero" Study
NITI Aayog released the final four volumes of its landmark 11-volume study on pathways to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070, marking India's first government-led multi-sectoral net-zero roa
U.S.-India Space Business Forum Held in Bengaluru; 23 Executives from 14 US Companies Participate
A U.S.-India Space Business Forum was held in Bengaluru as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Space Trade Mission (February 9-13, 2026), bringing together 23 US space executives from 14 companies
Ministry of Mines Notifies Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining) Rules, 2026 — Real-Time Electronic Tracking Mandatory
The Ministry of Mines notified the Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining) Rules, 2026 in early February 2026, mandating real-time electronic tracking, digital transit permits, and penal
9 February 2026
(11 articles)RBI MPC Unanimously Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%; Maintains Neutral Stance After 125 bps Cumulative Cuts
RBI unanimously holds repo rate at 5.25%; neutral stance maintained; GDP growth at 7.4%, CPI inflation at 2.1%.
ISRO PSLV-N1: India's First Industry-Built PSLV Successfully Launched
PSLV-N1, India's first industry-built PSLV (by HAL + L&T consortium), successfully launched EOS-10 (Oceansat-3A) and India-Mauritius Joint Satellite — a milestone in space privatisation.
India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme Launched; MoU Signed Between University of Groningen and 19 IITs
DST launched the India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme on February 6, 2026, with a University of Groningen–19 IIT MoU to boost green hydrogen research. Aligned with India's National Green Hy
India-US Interim Trade Agreement: Reciprocal Tariff Reduced to 18%, India Commits $500 Billion Energy Purchase
India and the US announced an Interim Trade Agreement framework on February 6–7, 2026, reducing US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18%, with zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, gems, and smartphones
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Diya Kumari Announces 42,000 km Roads, 1 Lakh Jobs and ₹10 Lakh Interest-Free Loans
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented on February 11, 2026 by Finance Minister Diya Kumari targets ₹21 lakh crore GDP under 'Viksit Rajasthan'. Key announcements: 42,000 km roads, 1 lakh jobs, ₹10 lakh i
Government Forms Four Expert Working Groups to Modernise Project Tiger on Its 50th Anniversary
The Union Government constituted four Expert Working Groups in February 2026 to modernise Project Tiger as it marks 50 years. The groups review 28 NTCA policy decisions across four tiger landscapes. I
Goa Publishes 'Bird Atlas of Goa'; Becomes Second State After Kerala to Have Comprehensive Bird Atlas
Goa published Bird Atlas at 9th Bird Festival; became 2nd state after Kerala with comprehensive bird atlas covering 470+ species.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Becomes First Indian Port to Deploy Advanced Anti-Drone System
VOC Port becomes first Indian port with anti-drone system; 360-degree coverage with 5 km range.
Moody's Projects India GDP Growth at 6.4% for FY27, Fastest Among G20 Nations
Moody's projects India GDP at 6.4% for FY27, fastest among G20; growth driven by consumption and policy reforms.
NITI Aayog Releases "Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070" — First 3 of 11 Reports
NITI Aayog released 3 of 11 reports on Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero 2070, projecting India's GDP at USD 30 trillion by 2047 and requiring USD 8.1 trillion for net zero transition.
PM Modi Visits Malaysia; Deepens Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Signs Semiconductor and Defence MoUs
PM Modi deepens India-Malaysia strategic ties; MoUs on semiconductors, defence, digital payments; Thiruvalluvar Centre established.
8 February 2026
(11 articles)VOC Port Thoothukudi Becomes India's First Port to Deploy Advanced Anti-Drone System
VOC Port Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) on February 6, 2026 signed an agreement with CEL to become India's first port to install an Anti-Drone System with 5 km 360-degree coverage — aligned with Maritime In
India Signs Digital Public Infrastructure Cooperation MoUs with 23 Countries; UPI Now in 8 Nations
India signs DPI cooperation MoUs with 23 countries; UPI operational in 8 nations; ranks 1st in Digital Well-Being Index.
India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship and IIT MoU Launched to Build Green Hydrogen Research Ecosystem
DST launched India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme on February 6, 2026, with the University of Groningen and 19 IITs signing an MoU for green hydrogen research — advancing India's National G
Khejri Bachao Andolan: Bishnoi Community's 11-Day Protest in Bikaner Forces Rajasthan Government to Ban Khejri Felling
Bishnoi community's Khejri Bachao Andolan in Bikaner (February 2-8, 2026) — invoking the 1730 Khejarli Massacre — forced the Rajasthan government to announce a statewide ban on felling of the state tr
India-USA Announce Historic Interim Trade Agreement Framework; US Tariff on Indian Goods Cut to 18%
India-US interim trade deal: US tariff on Indian goods cut to 18%; India commits to USD 500B in US purchases over 5 years.
Rajasthan CM Flags Off Alwar Tiger International Half Marathon 2026; 18,000 Runners Participate
Rajasthan CM flags off Alwar Tiger Marathon with 18,000 runners; highlights Sariska tiger conservation.
India Signs DPI MoUs with 23 Countries; UPI Goes Live in 8 Nations Under India Stack Diplomacy
India disclosed on February 6, 2026 that it has signed DPI MoUs with 23 countries covering Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and ONDC. UPI is now live in 8 countries, positioning India as a global leader in D
Fresh Ethnic Violence Erupts in Manipur's Ukhrul; Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended for 5 Days
Ethnic violence in Manipur's Ukhrul: 40+ houses burned; curfew and 5-day internet ban imposed.
Parliament Budget Session Feb 8: General Discussion Continues; Opposition Questions India-US Trade Deal
Lok Sabha's Budget Session on Feb 8 continued general discussion on Union Budget 2026-27 (18 hours allotted, Feb 5-11; FM reply on Feb 11). Key flashpoint: Opposition, led by Congress, questioned Indi
India-Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Fellowship Programme with 19 IITs
DST and University of Groningen launch green hydrogen fellowship with 19 IITs; aligns with National Green Hydrogen Mission.
India-USA Interim Trade Agreement Framework Announced; US Reciprocal Tariff on India Slashed to 18%
India and the US announced an Interim Trade Agreement framework on February 6-7, 2026 — US cuts reciprocal tariff on India from 25% to 18%; India to lower tariffs on US agri goods, industrial products
7 February 2026
(11 articles)Alwar (Rajasthan) Becomes India's First District to Achieve 100% Insurance Coverage Under 'Insurance for All by 2047'
Alwar, Rajasthan became India's first 100% insured district under 'Insurance for All by 2047' (GoI-IRDAI initiative), covering 1,367 previously uninsured individuals across 9 villages through NGO-fund
NITI Aayog "Viksit Bharat & Net Zero 2070" Study: Pre-Release Briefing
NITI Aayog is pre-releasing its 11-ministry "Viksit Bharat & Net Zero 2070" study — India's first quantitative government roadmap linking developed-nation status by 2047 with net-zero emissions by 207
India-US Trade Tariff Reduction Takes Effect; Reciprocal Tariff Drops from 25% to 18%
US tariff on India drops from 50% peak to 18% effective Feb 7; Rajasthan textile and gems sectors to benefit.
RBI MPC Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% with Neutral Stance; Raises FY26 GDP Forecast to 7.4%
RBI MPC on February 6, 2026 kept repo rate at 5.25% (5:1 majority) with neutral stance, raised FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4%, and kept inflation projection at 2.1% — signalling a prolonged pause amid macr
9th Edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2026) Held on February 6 at Bharat Mandapam; Over 4.5 Crore Students Participate
The 9th Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2026) was held on February 6, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam with PM Modi; 4.5 crore participants registered. For the first time, it was simultaneously held in 5 cities, broa
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025 Comes into Force on February 5, 2026 — 100% FDI in Insurance Sector Now Permitted
The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act 2025 — enacted December 2025, in force February 5, 2026 — allows 100% FDI in insurance (up from 74%), creates a Policyholders' Protection Fund, reduces reinsurance entr
Meghalaya Mining Tragedy: Death Toll Rises; Government Constitutes Judicial Commission of Inquiry
Meghalaya mine toll rises; judicial inquiry constituted; NGT takes suo-motu cognizance of illegal rat-hole mining.
India Completes Formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) Under Central Scheme; 21.96 Lakh Women Farmers Enrolled
India achieved its target of forming 10,000 FPOs under the 2020 Central Sector Scheme (NABARD/SFAC/NCDC), with 21.96 lakh women farmers enrolled. The scheme provides up to Rs 18 lakh equity grant per
Meghalaya Rat-Hole Mining: NGT Ban Ineffective — "Ban on Paper, Death in Reality"
Despite NGT's 2014 ban on rat-hole mining in Meghalaya, an explosion at East Jaintia Hills killed 27-34 workers (Feb 5, 2026). CM Sangma ordered a Judicial Inquiry Commission. Critics highlight "ban o
Rajasthan Assembly Budget Session Begins; State Budget on February 11; Key Expectations
Rajasthan budget session starts; state budget Feb 11 by Diya Kumari; 1L jobs, RISE schools, Rs 10L youth loans expected.
Week 1 Budget Scorecard: Key Numbers — Rs 53.5L Cr Expenditure, 4.3% Fiscal Deficit, Rs 12.2L Cr Capex
Week 1 budget summary: Rs 53.5L cr spend, 4.3% deficit, defence +15.2%, railways +10%, MNRE +30.1%, new Income Tax Act.
6 February 2026
(13 articles)Rajasthan Leads India in Renewable Energy with 31,500+ MW Installed Capacity
Rajasthan leads India in RE with 31,500+ MW; GSDP Rs 18.75L cr; services 47.7% of GSVA; Viksit Rajasthan 2047 roadmap.
India-US Interim Trade Deal: Joint Statement Published, Tariffs on Indian Goods Cut from 25% to 18%
On February 6, 2026, India and the US published a joint statement for a bilateral Interim Trade Agreement, cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% in exchange for India opening markets to US product
RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25%; Neutral Stance Retained; GDP Forecast Raised to 7.4%
RBI holds repo at 5.25% unanimously; neutral stance by 5:1; GDP raised to 7.4%; CPI at historic low 1.33%.
India-US Joint Statement Released; Tariff Reduction Effective February 7; BTA Negotiations Framework Set
India-US joint statement formalizes trade deal; tariff cut effective Feb 7; BTA negotiations framework reaffirmed.
India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme Launched by DST; MoU Signed with University of Groningen and 19 IITs
DST launched the India-Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme on February 6, 2026, with an MoU between the University of Groningen and 19 IITs for green hydrogen research. The programme supports In
India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile from Chandipur
India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-3 IRBM from Chandipur, Odisha on February 6, 2026. The DRDO-developed, 3,000–3,500 km-range, solid-fuel missile was launched by the Strategic For
India-GCC Sign Terms of Reference to Formally Restart Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
India and the GCC signed Terms of Reference on February 6, 2026 to formally restart FTA negotiations, chaired by Piyush Goyal and GCC Chief Negotiator. With India-GCC trade at ~$180 billion and GCC co
Two New Ramsar Wetlands Added: Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat); India Total Reaches 98
India added Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat) as Ramsar wetlands, taking the national total to 98. Patna Bird Sanctuary hosts 60,000+ migratory birds at peak winter; Chhari-Dhand is
ISRO Gears Up for GISAT-1A Launch; India's First Geostationary Earth Observation Satellite
ISRO prepares GISAT-1A geostationary Earth observation satellite launch; replaces EOS-03 lost in 2021.
Budget Impact: Markets Rally as Growth-Oriented Budget Meets Stable Monetary Policy
Markets up 2%+ on budget-RBI combo; railway, defence, renewable stocks lead; analysts call it 'Goldilocks week'.
India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC); National Productivity Council Designated as India Centre
India formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) in early February 2026, with UNIDO signing a project document with DPIIT. The National Productivity Council was designated as
RBI Draft Credit Derivatives Directions 2026 Released — Total Return Swaps and Credit Index Derivatives Added
RBI released draft Credit Derivatives Directions 2026 proposing Total Return Swaps (TRS) on corporate bonds and credit index derivatives to deepen India's bond market. Also proposed: 49% bank exposure
RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 5.25%; Revises GDP Growth Forecast Upward; Cites US-EU Trade Deals as Positive
RBI held repo rate at 5.25% in Feb 2026; GDP growth forecast raised to 6.9-7.0%; Governor Malhotra cited US-EU trade deals as growth-positive.
5 February 2026
(12 articles)Union Budget 2026-27: Biopharma SHAKTI, ₹40,000 Crore Electronics Scheme, Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 (presented February 1, 2026) raised capital infra outlay to ₹12.2 lakh crore, announced Biopharma SHAKTI (₹10,000 crore), a ₹40,000 crore ele
Agriculture Budget Analysis: Rs 1.32 Lakh Crore for Agriculture Dept; Fertilizer Subsidy at Rs 1.71 Lakh Crore
Agriculture dept budget Rs 1.32L cr; fertilizer subsidy Rs 1.71L cr; farmers demand MSP for all crops.
PRS India: Union Budget 2026-27 Full Analysis — Top Ministries, Defence, PMAY-U, Jal Jeevan Mission
PRS India's Budget 2026-27 analysis: top 13 ministries = 54% expenditure; Defence highest at Rs 7.84 lakh crore (15%); PMAY-U up 179%; Jal Jeevan Mission Rs 67,670 crore; Fiscal deficit 4.4% GDP.
India-US Interim Trade Deal Signed: Tariffs Cut to 18%, India Commits $500 Billion in US Energy Purchases
India and the US struck an interim trade deal on February 2, 2026, cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% (from 50%) and removing the 25% Russia-oil penalty tariff, while India pledged $500 billion
Insurance Laws Amendment Act 2025 Enforced: 100% FDI in Insurance Sector from February 5
Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act 2025 brought into force on Feb 5, 2026, allowing 100% FDI in insurance. CEO/MD/Chairman must remain an Indian citizen. Section 25 deferred.
Meghalaya Coal Mine Blast: 18 Killed in Illegal Rat-Hole Mine Explosion at East Jaintia Hills
An illegal rat-hole coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, on February 5, 2026, killed at least 31 workers. The NGT had banned rat-hole mining since 2014; the Meghalaya HC summoned dist
UN Road Safety Financing Project Launched in 4 States Including Rajasthan
UN Road Safety project in Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam; targets 50% fatality reduction by 2030.
Operation Kiya: Two JeM Terrorists Killed in 20-Hour Encounter at Basantgarh, Udhampur (J&K)
In a 20-hour joint operation on February 4–5, 2026, Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF neutralised two JeM terrorists — including top commander Rubani alias Abu Mavia — in Basantgarh forest, Udhampur, r
Budget 2026-27: SME Growth Fund at Rs 10,000 Crore; Container Manufacturing Scheme at Rs 10,000 Crore
SME Growth Fund Rs 10,000 cr; Container Manufacturing Rs 10,000 cr; City Economic Regions Rs 5,000 cr each.
ISRO Prepares for PSLV-N1 Mission in February; EOS-10 and India-Mauritius Joint Satellite
ISRO plans PSLV-N1 (EOS-10 + India-Mauritius satellite) and GSLV-F17 (GISAT-1A) missions in February 2026.
18 Killed in Explosion at Illegal Rat-Hole Coal Mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills
Explosion in illegal rat-hole mine in Meghalaya kills 18+ (toll reached 33); banned since 2014 by NGT.
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Diya Kumari Presents ₹6.11 Lakh Crore Budget, Targets Viksit Rajasthan
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the ₹6.11 lakh crore Budget 2026-27 targeting 'Viksit Rajasthan', with 1 lakh new jobs, 42,000 km roads, ₹10 lakh interest-free loans for youth, ₹25,00
4 February 2026
(12 articles)NAMASTE Scheme: First National Enumeration of 1.52 Lakh Waste-Pickers Reveals 84.5% Belong to SC/ST/OBC
For the first time, NAMASTE Scheme data tabled in Parliament (February 3–4, 2026) shows 84.5% of 1.52 lakh enumerated waste-pickers belong to SC/ST/OBC communities across 35 states, highlighting syste
Budget 2026-27: AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 Schools; One Girls' Hostel Per District in STEM
Budget: AVGC labs in 15,000 schools; girls' hostel per district in STEM; 10,000 tourist guides upskilled.
Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha Exhibited in Sri Lanka from February 4–10; India's Cultural Diplomacy
The sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha from Aravalli, Gujarat, were exhibited in Sri Lanka at Gangaramaya Temple from February 4–10, 2026, drawing over one million devotees — a major act of India'
World Cancer Day 2026 Observed on February 4; Theme 'United by Unique' — India's Cancer Burden and Response
World Cancer Day was observed on February 4, 2026 with the theme 'United by Unique' (2025–2027 campaign). India reports ~14.6 lakh new cancer cases annually; government response includes National Canc
Budget 2026-27: Customs Duty on Personal Imports Halved to 10%; STT on Futures Raised to 0.05%
Personal imports duty halved to 10%; STT on futures up to 0.05%; courier export cap removed; IT safe harbour raised.
ISRO Targets 18 Orbital Missions in 2026; Six Private-Sector Launches Planned — Skyroot, Agnikul, Pixxel
ISRO announced 18 orbital missions for 2026 including 6 private-sector launches (Skyroot, Agnikul, Pixxel). Key missions include Gaganyaan (GSLV Mk-III), SSLV/NGLV tests, and BAS precursors. Context:
Rajasthan's Republic Day Tableau on Bikaner's Ustad Art Wins Third Prize in Popular Choice Category
Rajasthan's Republic Day tableau on Bikaner Ustad art wins 3rd prize; art form has GI tag, practiced by <200 families.
RBI MPC Meeting Begins: Markets Expect Rate Hold After 125 bps Cumulative Cuts in FY25-26
RBI MPC begins Feb 4-6 meeting; repo rate at 5.25% expected to hold; CPI at record low 1.33%.
Rajasthan Imposes Statewide Ban on Felling of Khejri Tree After Bishnoi Community Agitation
Rajasthan bans felling of Khejri (state tree) after Bishnoi agitation; violators face 5 years imprisonment.
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath as Manipur Chief Minister; President's Rule Ends After 12 Months
On February 4, 2026, Yumnam Khemchand Singh (BJP) was sworn in as Manipur Chief Minister after 12 months of President's Rule, with a three-community power-sharing cabinet including Meitei, Kuki, and N
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn in as Manipur Chief Minister; President's Rule Ends After 12 Months
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM on Feb 4; President's Rule ended after 12 months; two Deputy CMs from different ethnic communities appointed.
Rare Earth Dedicated Corridors and REPM Scheme Announced in Union Budget 2026-27; Rajasthan a Key Beneficiary
Union Budget 2026-27 announced Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors and the ₹7,280 crore REPM Scheme to build domestic supply chains for critical minerals, targeting 6,000 MTPA magnet production — directly
3 February 2026
(12 articles)Budget 2026-27: Solar Energy Gets Rs 30,539 Crore; PM Surya Ghar Rooftop Solar at Rs 22,000 Crore
Renewable energy ministry gets Rs 32,914 cr (+30.1%); PM Surya Ghar Rs 22,000 cr; Rajasthan leads with 31,500 MW.
India Announces AI Impact Summit 2026 (February 16–21) at Bharat Mandapam; Over $200 Billion AI Investment Commitments Expected
India announced the AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16-21, Bharat Mandapam) in early February 2026, which drew 100+ country delegations, $200 billion+ in AI investment pledges, endorsement by 92 nations, a
Himachal Roadways Bus Plunges into 100-Metre Gorge in Uttarakhand; 4 Dead, Several Injured
HRTC bus fell into 100m gorge near Vikasnagar, Uttarakhand; 4 killed, 11-12 seriously injured.
Budget 2026-27: 17 Cancer Drugs Get Customs Duty Exemption; Five Regional Medical Hubs Planned
17 cancer drugs exempted from customs duty; 5 regional medical hubs; HAKNIT Rs 10,000 cr for healthcare innovation.
Six Opposition MPs Suspended from Lok Sabha for Rest of Budget Session After Papers Thrown Towards Chair
Six Opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha during Budget Session for creating ruckus; Rahul Gandhi wrote to Speaker protesting curbs on his speaking time.
Third Edition of Tri-Services Future Warfare Course Commences at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
India's 3rd tri-services Future Warfare Course began February 2, 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi (till Feb 25), involving 39 officers from Army, Navy, Air Force plus defence industry, focusing on
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's GDP Growth Estimated at 7.4% for FY26; Services Sector Leads at 9.1%
Economic Survey: FY26 GDP at 7.4%; services 9.1%; manufacturing 8.4%; retail inflation down to 1.7%; NPA at 2.2%.
India-US Announce Historic Interim Trade Deal; US Cuts Tariffs on Indian Goods from 50% to 18%
India and the US announced a historic interim trade deal on February 2-3, 2026, cutting US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, triggering a 5% Sensex surge. India committed to $500 billion in US
India's Solar Capacity Crosses 140 GW by January 2026
India's solar capacity reached 140.6 GW by Jan 2026; FY 2025-26 renewable additions crossed 50,000 MW.
Air India and IndiGo Aircraft Involved in Minor Ground Collision at Mumbai Airport; No Injuries
Air India and IndiGo aircraft had minor ground collision at Mumbai airport on Feb 3; no injuries; DGCA ordered probe.
India's Defence Budget Touches All-Time High of ₹7.85 Lakh Crore in Union Budget 2026-27; India Becomes World's 4th Largest Military Spender
Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore to defence — a 15% rise — making India the world's 4th largest military spender. 75% of capital acquisitions reserved for domestic industry und
India-US Trade Deal: Analysts Debate Fine Print as India-US Joint Framework Takes Shape
Analysts flag gaps between US and Indian versions of trade deal; called 'tariff de-escalation' not comprehensive deal.
2 February 2026
(14 articles)US and India Announce Historic Trade Deal: US Tariff Reduced from 25% to 18%, India Commits to $500 Billion Energy Purchases and Stops Russian Oil Imports
On February 2, 2026, the US and India announced a landmark trade deal: US tariff on Indian exports reduced from 25% to 18%, India commits to $500 billion in US goods purchases over 5 years and halts R
India-US Announce Historic Trade Deal: US Lowers Reciprocal Tariff on India from 25% to 18%
US lowers India tariff from 25% to 18%; India to buy $500B in US products over 5 years; fine print debated.
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Rs 6,800 Crore for Har Ghar Nal, Rs 3,000 Crore Solar Parks in Bikaner-Jaisalmer, New State Water Policy Announced
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 6,800 crore for Har Ghar Nal (6,245 villages, 3 lakh new connections), Rs 3,000 crore for solar parks in Bikaner-Jaisalmer, Rs 1,800 crore for roads and 15 new RO
World Wetlands Day 2026: 50th Anniversary Celebrated with Theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge — Celebrating Cultural Heritage'; India's Ramsar Tally Stands at 98
February 2, 2026 marked the 50th World Wetlands Day with the theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'. India's Ramsar site count stands at 98 after the January 31 addi
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 Tabled by Finance Minister Diya Kumari: ₹350 Crore Industrial Parks, Youth Entrepreneur Loans, and 'Har Ghar Nal' Expansion
Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari's Budget 2026-27 announced ₹350 crore industrial parks, interest-free youth entrepreneur loans of ₹10 lakh, ₹20,000 e-vouchers for meritorious students, 3 lakh n
Supreme Court Issues Notices to Centre and 12 States on Anti-Conversion Laws Challenge
SC issues notices to Centre and 12 states including Rajasthan on PIL challenging anti-conversion laws.
Budget 2026-27: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Launched; Electronics Components Scheme Raised to Rs 40,000 Crore
ISM 2.0 launched; semiconductor programme gets Rs 8,000 cr; electronics components scheme raised to Rs 40,000 cr.
Union Budget 2026-27: Record ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Capex, ISM 2.0, Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme, and Fiscal Deficit Target of 4.3% GDP
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on February 1, 2026, allocates a record ₹12.2 lakh crore in Capex, targets a 4.3% GDP fiscal deficit, and launches Biopharma SHAKTI (₹10,000 crore) and ISM 2.0 as m
Budget 2026-27: Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme Launched with Rs 10,000 Crore Outlay; Three New NIPERs Planned
Budget 2026-27 launched Biopharma SHAKTI with Rs 10,000 crore for 5 years; 3 new NIPERs and 7 upgrades to make India a global pharma hub.
Budget 2026-27: PMGSY Phase-5 to Connect 25,000 Villages; PMAY-Rural Gets Rs 54,917 Crore (+69%)
PMGSY Phase-5 to connect 25,000 villages (Rs 19,000 cr, +73%); PMAY-Rural Rs 54,917 cr (+69%); PM-KUSUM doubled.
Budget 2026-27: Capital Expenditure Raised to Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore; Railway Capex at Rs 2.78 Lakh Crore; Fiscal Deficit at 4.3%
Budget 2026-27: Total expenditure Rs 53.5L crore; capex Rs 12.2L crore (record); railway capex Rs 2.78L crore; fiscal deficit 4.3% of GDP.
World Wetlands Day 2026: India Has 98 Ramsar Sites; Theme — 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge'
India has 98 Ramsar sites (1st in Asia); WWD 2026 theme: 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge'; Rajasthan has 2 sites.
RBI Intervenes in Forex Market to Arrest Rupee Slide Post-Budget; Currency Recovers to 91.60 Per Dollar
RBI intervened in forex market on Feb 2 to prevent rupee from breaching historic low post-Budget; currency recovered to 91.60/dollar.
16th Finance Commission Recommends Heatwaves and Lightning as National Disasters; Rs 2,04,401 Crore Allocated for SDRF and SDMF (2026–2031)
The 16th Finance Commission recommended including heatwaves and lightning in India's national disaster list, backed by data showing 3,798 heat deaths and 2,887 lightning deaths (2022 alone). It alloca
1 February 2026
(29 articles)Budget 2026: Health Ministry Gets Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore (+8.96%); PM-ABHIM Surges 67.66%
Health budget Rs 1.06 lakh cr (+8.96%); PM-JAY Rs 9,500 cr; PM-ABHIM +67.66%; 5 medical tourism hubs; 17 cancer medicines duty-free.
Budget 2026: City Economic Regions (CERs) — Rs 5,000 Crore Per City for Urban Growth
City Economic Regions replace Smart Cities; Rs 5,000 cr per CER over 5 years; focus on connectivity, logistics, regional planning; 5 medical tourism hubs.
Budget 2026-27: Biopharma SHAKTI at Rs 10,000 Crore; Rs 20,000 Crore for CCUS in Heavy Industry
Biopharma SHAKTI at Rs 10,000 cr for global biomanufacturing hub; Rs 20,000 cr for CCUS in 5 industrial sectors.
Budget 2026: Education Ministry Gets Rs 1.39 Lakh Crore (+8.27%); Samagra Shiksha Rs 42,100 Crore
Education budget Rs 1.39 lakh crore (+8.27%); Samagra Shiksha Rs 42,100 cr (+10.79%); girls' hostel every district; Gender Budget Rs 1.07 lakh cr; SHE Marts.
Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 Crore Outlay
ISM 2.0 launched with Rs 40,000 crore; 5-year tax holidays; near-zero duties on equipment; Rs 40,000 crore for ECM; full-stack Indian IP focus.
Budget 2026: Biopharma SHAKTI — Rs 10,000 Crore to Make India Global Biomanufacturing Hub
Biopharma SHAKTI: Rs 10,000 crore over 5 years; 3 new NIPERs; 1,000+ clinical trial sites; CDSCO strengthened; biologics/biosimilars focus.
Budget 2026: Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced; Rs 2,77,830 Crore for Railways
Railways get record Rs 2,77,830 crore (+10.25%); 7 high-speed corridors announced spanning ~4,000 km; Rs 16 trillion total outlay.
Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman Presents 'Yuva Shakti' Budget; Fiscal Deficit at 4.3%
Budget 2026-27: 'Yuva Shakti' theme; fiscal deficit 4.3% GDP; capex Rs 12.2 lakh crore; Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 1961 Act from April 2026.
Cabinet Secretariat Introduces Administrative Scorecards for Union Secretaries
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan introduced marks-based scorecards (~100 marks) for Union Secretaries (first ever): file disposal 20, output 15, scheme expenditure 15, capex 15, discretionary 5; first
Budget 2026-27: No Change in Income Tax Slabs; New Income Tax Act 2025 to Take Effect from April 1, 2026
Budget retains tax slabs; new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026; MAT reduced to 14%; TCS uniformly at 2%.
Bharat-VISTAAR: Union Budget 2026 Unveils AI-Powered Multilingual Agricultural Advisory Platform for Indian Farmers
Union Budget 2026 announced Bharat-VISTAAR — an AI-powered multilingual agricultural advisory platform (₹150 crore allocation) integrating weather, market prices, crop advisories, pest alerts, and gov
16th Finance Commission Report 2026-31 Tabled in Parliament
16th Finance Commission (Chair: Dr Arvind Panagariya) tabled report for 2026-31: states get 41% divisible pool, new 10% GDP-weight in devolution, Centre fiscal deficit 3.5% by FY31, Rs 4.4L Cr rural +
Budget 2026: MSMEs Get Rs 10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund; TReDS Made Mandatory for CPSEs
Budget 2026 MSME package: Rs 10,000 cr SME Growth Fund; TReDS mandatory for CPSEs; Rs 4,000 cr Atmanirbhar Fund top-up; Corporate Mitras in Tier 2/3 towns.
Budget 2026: Startup Tax Holiday Extended 5 Years; Deep Tech Gets 15-Year Holiday; Angel Tax Abolished
Startup tax holiday +5 years; deep tech 15-year holiday; angel tax permanently abolished; 3x Rs 10,000 cr funds for startups/MSMEs/biopharma.
Budget 2026: Agriculture Gets Rs 1.63 Lakh Crore; Bharat VISTAAR AI Advisory Platform Launched
Agriculture budget Rs 1.63 lakh crore; Bharat VISTAAR AI advisory platform integrating Agri Stack and ICAR with AI; PM-Kisan Rs 63,500 cr continues.
Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 Launched to Attract Domestic and Global Investment
Rajasthan launched the Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 to attract domestic and global investment, offering land allotment incentives, stamp duty exemptions, electricity duty concession
Budget 2026: Cancer Medicines Customs Duty Removed; MAT Rate Cut to 14%; Key Tax Changes
17 cancer medicines duty-free; personal imports duty halved to 10%; MAT cut to 14%; silicon wafer concessions phased out; all amendments under IT Act 2025.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 Reframes Climate Action as Development-First Strategy
Economic Survey 2025-26 repositions climate policy as development-first; MNRE budget increased to Rs 26,549 crore.
Budget 2026-27: Railways Gets Record Rs 2.78 Lakh Crore; Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced
Railways gets record Rs 2.78L cr; seven high-speed corridors including Delhi-Varanasi announced; Kavach rollout prioritized.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure Capex Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore; Rs 20,000 Crore CCUS; Textile Mega Parks
Infrastructure capex Rs 12.2 lakh crore; total capex Rs 16.96 lakh crore; textile mega parks; nuclear SMRs Rs 20,000 cr; debt-GDP ratio down to 55.6%.
Union Budget 2026-27: Fiscal Deficit Targeted at 4.3% of GDP; Capex Raised to Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore
Union Budget 2026-27: total expenditure Rs 53.5L cr, fiscal deficit 4.3% of GDP, capex Rs 12.2L cr (+11.5%).
Budget 2026-27: Defence Gets Record Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore; Capital Acquisition Up 24% to Rs 1.85 Lakh Crore
Defence gets record Rs 7.85L cr (+15.19%); capital acquisition Rs 1.85L cr (+24%); ECHS up 45.49%.
Union Budget 2026-27: Defence Gets Record ₹7.85 Lakh Crore; Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme and Three New AIIMS Announced
Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a record ₹7.85 lakh crore to Defence (14.67% of budget, up 15.19%), launched the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme (₹10,000 crore), announced three new AIIMS, five Regional Medica
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone: MoEFCC Notifies 243 sq km Buffer Covering 94 Villages in Rajasthan's Aravalli Range
MoEFCC declared a 243 sq km Eco-Sensitive Zone (0–1 km buffer) around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan's Aravalli range in January 2026, covering 94 villages across Udaipur, Pali, and Rajsa
Union Budget 2026-27 Presented: Nirmala Sitharaman's Ninth Budget Targets Viksit Bharat with ₹53.47 Lakh Crore Expenditure
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026 — her ninth consecutive budget — with total expenditure of ₹53.47 lakh crore, capex of ₹12.22 lakh crore, fiscal
Budget 2026: Defence Gets Record Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore — 15.19% Increase
Defence budget record Rs 7.85 lakh crore (+15.19%); capital outlay Rs 2.19 lakh crore (+17.6%); ECHS +45.49%; focus on indigenous manufacturing.
Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G Gets Rs 95,692 Crore — Set to Replace MGNREGA with 125 Days Employment
VB-G RAM G gets Rs 95,692 cr (replaces MGNREGA); 125 days employment (up from 100); MGNREGA cut to Rs 30,000 cr; PM-Kisan unchanged at Rs 63,500 cr.
Budget 2026: Rs 20,000 Crore for Carbon Capture (CCUS); Green Energy Push with Customs Exemptions
Rs 20,000 cr for CCUS; zero duty on lithium-ion manufacturing equipment; RDSS Rs 18,000 cr for power reforms; clean energy customs exemptions.
Budget 2026: Income Tax Act 2025 to Replace 1961 Act from April 1, 2026; No Change in Tax Slabs
Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 1961 Act from April 2026; 536 sections (from 800+); 'Tax Year' replaces assessment year; tax slabs unchanged.
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