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February 2026

Current affairs for February 2026, newest first. Verified against independent sources.

  1. International

    US and Israel strike Iran; Khamenei reported killed12345

    On 28 February the US and Israel launched large strikes on Iran (the US operation was named Epic Fury). Israel and the US said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iranian state media confirmed it on 1 March. Iran retaliated against Israel and US bases in Gulf states, and several Gulf airspaces closed.

    • Strikes began 28 February 2026 (US operation named Epic Fury)
    • Khamenei killed per Israel and the US; Iranian state TV confirmed it and declared 40 days of mourning
    • Iran retaliated with missiles and drones on Israel and on US bases in Gulf states
    • Gulf airspaces closed to civilian flights
    • India approved docking for Iranian naval vessels on humanitarian grounds; IRIS Lavan reached Kochi on 4 March
  2. Science and tech

    PM Modi inaugurates Micron's Sanand chip assembly and test plant678

    PM Modi inaugurated Micron's assembly, test, marking and packaging facility at Sanand, Gujarat on 28 February, launching commercial production and shipment of made-in-India memory modules.

    • Inaugurated 28 February 2026
    • Location: Sanand, Gujarat (Micron Semiconductor Technology India)
    • Launch of commercial production and shipment of the first made-in-India semiconductor memory modules from the ATMP plant
    • Project value about Rs 22,516 crore; products include DRAM, NAND and SSDs
  3. Other

    National Science Day marks Raman Effect with theme on women in science9

    National Science Day on 28 February 2026 carried the theme Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat and commemorates the announcement of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928.

    • 28 February 2026
    • Theme: Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
    • Raman Effect discovered in 1928
  4. Schemes

    India launches nationwide HPV vaccination for girls aged 1410111213

    The government launched a nationwide HPV vaccination programme against cervical cancer on 28 February, offering free doses at government facilities to about 1.15 crore girls aged 14.

    • Launched 28 February 2026 by PM Modi from Ajmer, Rajasthan
    • Target: about 1.15 crore girls aged 14 (some reports say 14 and above)
    • Free at government facilities; uses the quadrivalent Gardasil 4 vaccine as a single dose
    • Voluntary, with parental consent; first three months in mission mode, then routine immunisation
    • Aims at cervical cancer prevention
  5. Disasters

    Fireworks factory explosion in Kakinada kills 2114151617

    An explosion at a firecracker factory in Vetlapalem village, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh on 28 February killed at least 21 people.

    • 28 February 2026, about 2 pm, Surya Sri fireworks unit, Vetlapalem village, Samarlakota mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh
    • At least 21 killed (early reports 18 to 20), more than a dozen injured
    • PM Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia from PMNRF per deceased
  6. Defence

    DRDO conducts three successful VSHORADS flight trials18192021

    DRDO carried out three successive flight trials of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on 27 February, with the Defence Ministry announcing results on 28 February. The man-portable system intercepted low-thermal-signature targets mimicking drones.

    • Three successive flight trials at ITR Chandipur, Odisha on 27 February 2026 (announced 28 February)
    • All three missiles intercepted targets with reduced thermal signature mimicking low-flying drones
    • Tests done in final deployment configuration with two field operators
    • Engagement range 250 m to 6 km, altitude up to 12,000 ft
  7. Economy

    MoSPI releases new GDP series with 2022-23 base year222324

    On 27 February MoSPI released a revised GDP series moving the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. Under the new series FY26 growth in the second advance estimate is 7.6 percent and Q3 FY26 growth is 7.8 percent.

    • Released 27 February 2026
    • Base year changed from 2011-12 to 2022-23
    • FY26 growth 7.6 percent (second advance estimate)
    • Q3 FY26 growth 7.8 percent
  8. Defence

    INS Anjadip commissioned at Chennai252627

    The Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, the third of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, at Chennai on 27 February. It was built by GRSE with L&T Kattupalli as a partner.

    • Commissioned 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port; Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi presided
    • Type: anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC)
    • Third of eight ASW-SWC ships under the April 2019 contract with GRSE; L&T Kattupalli a partner
    • About 77 m long, waterjet propulsion, hull-mounted sonar Abhay, lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets
  9. Supreme Court

    Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia and others in excise policy case28293031

    A Delhi special court on 27 February discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, K. Kavitha and 20 others in the CBI's excise policy case, saying no prima facie case was disclosed. The CBI moved the Delhi High Court within hours; the ED case continues.

    • Order on 27 February 2026 by Special Judge Jitendra Singh, Rouse Avenue Court (598-page judgment)
    • 23 accused discharged including Kejriwal, Sisodia and K. Kavitha
    • Court said the CBI case could not survive judicial scrutiny and found no prima facie conspiracy
    • CBI moved the Delhi High Court the same day; ED money-laundering case is separate
  10. Supreme Court

    Supreme Court bans NCERT Class 8 textbook over chapter on judicial corruption32333435

    A bench led by CJI Surya Kant on 26 February took suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 NCERT social science textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary, imposed a blanket ban, ordered seizure of copies and issued show-cause notices on contempt. The Solicitor General apologised for the Centre. The Court later closed the suo motu case.

    • Order on 26 February 2026 by a bench led by CJI Surya Kant
    • Blanket ban on the Class 8 NCERT book; physical and digital copies to be seized
    • Show-cause notices to the NCERT director and the Department of School Education secretary on why contempt should not follow; hearing listed for 11 March
    • Solicitor General Tushar Mehta offered an unqualified apology; NCERT called it unintentional and promised a rewrite for 2026-27
    • A later report says the Supreme Court closed the suo motu case after clarifying its order
  11. International

    Modi visits Israel, addresses Knesset and receives Medal of the Knesset3637383940

    PM Modi made a two-day visit to Israel from 25 February and became the first Indian prime minister to address the Knesset. The Knesset Speaker presented him with a new Medal of the Knesset, about 16 MoUs were signed and both sides said free trade talks were under way.

    • Visit 25-26 February 2026
    • First Indian PM to address the Knesset
    • Medal of the Knesset presented by Speaker Amir Ohana, described as the first time it was conferred; opposition questioned the process
    • About 16 MoUs signed (including AI cooperation for civilian use and a cybersecurity centre of excellence letter of intent)
    • FTA still under negotiation, not signed
    • Some opposition lawmakers walked out in the Knesset; domestic criticism in India over the visit
  12. Reports and indices

    CSE releases State of India's Environment 2026 report41

    The Centre for Science and Environment (with Down To Earth) released its State of India's Environment 2026 report on 25 February, reporting extreme weather on 99 percent of days in 2025 and seven of nine planetary boundaries breached.

    • Report released 25 February 2026 by CSE and Down To Earth
    • Extreme weather on 99 percent of days in 2025; 4,419 deaths from extreme weather
    • Seven of nine planetary boundaries reported breached
    • Ranks states on four themes; Goa, Assam, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland top the overall rankings
    • A separate data compilation, 'In Figures', followed on 4 June 2026
  13. Obituaries

    CPI veteran R. Nallakannu dies at 101424344

    R. Nallakannu, veteran Communist Party of India leader from Tamil Nadu, died in Chennai on 25 February aged 101.

    • Died 25 February 2026 in Chennai, aged 101
    • CPI Tamil Nadu state secretary from 1992 to 2005
    • Tamil Nadu government announced full state honours for the funeral
  14. Polity

    Union Cabinet approves renaming Kerala as 'Keralam'45464748

    The Union Cabinet on 24 February approved a proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam, starting the Article 3 process: the draft Bill goes to the state assembly for its views before Parliament passes it and the First Schedule is amended.

    • Cabinet decision on 24 February 2026
    • Kerala Assembly had passed a resolution on 24 June 2024
    • Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026 to follow Article 3 steps
    • Change not final until Parliament passes it
  15. Obituaries

    Veteran politician Mukul Roy dies at 71495051

    Mukul Roy, former Union railways minister and Trinamool Congress founder-member, died in Kolkata on 23 February aged 71 (one report said 73).

    • Died early on 23 February 2026 in Kolkata, aged 71 (IANS said 73)
    • Union Railway Minister in 2012; earlier Minister of State for Shipping
    • Two-term Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal; founder-member of the Trinamool Congress (1998)
  16. International

    Rob Jetten sworn in as Dutch prime minister525354

    Rob Jetten took office as prime minister of the Netherlands on 23 February, becoming its youngest and first openly gay PM.

    • Sworn in by King Willem-Alexander on 23 February 2026
    • Youngest and first openly gay Dutch PM (aged 38)
    • Leads a D66-CDA-VVD minority government with 66 of 150 lower house seats
  17. Disasters

    Air ambulance crashes in Chatra district after taking off from Ranchi, killing seven55565758

    A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air ambulance flying from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in a forested area near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on the evening of 23 February, killing all seven on board.

    • 23 February 2026, evening, shortly after take-off from Ranchi at about 7:11 pm
    • Beechcraft C90 operated by Redbird Airways, Ranchi to Delhi medical evacuation
    • All seven on board died (two pilots, a doctor, a paramedic, two attendants and the patient)
    • Crash site: forested area in Chatra district (Simaria); cause under AAIB investigation, weather suspected
  18. Sports

    Milano Cortina Winter Olympics end with Norway on top59606162

    The 2026 Winter Olympics ran 6-22 February across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Norway finished first with 41 medals including 18 golds and the United States was second with 33 medals and 12 golds. Netherlands finished third and Italy fourth, both on 10 golds, with the Dutch ahead on silvers.

    • Opening ceremony 6 February; closing 22 February 2026
    • Final table: Norway 41 medals (18 gold, 12 silver, 11 bronze); USA 33 (12-12-9)
    • Netherlands third (10 gold, 7 silver, 3 bronze) and Italy fourth (10 gold, 6 silver, 14 bronze); Dutch rank higher on silver medals
    • Johannes Klaebo won six golds at the Games
    • Next Winter Olympics: French Alps 2030
  19. International

    Kim Jong Un re-elected general secretary of North Korea's ruling party636465

    Kim Jong Un was re-elected general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea on 22 February.

    • 22 February 2026, during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea
    • Re-elected as party general secretary (KCNA reported it on 23 February)
    • Congress also elected a new Central Committee
  20. Awards

    BAFTA 2026: One Battle After Another wins six awards including Best Film66676869

    At the 79th BAFTA Film Awards on 22 February One Battle After Another won six prizes including Best Film, and Sinners took three.

    • Ceremony 22 February 2026, Royal Festival Hall, London (79th BAFTA Film Awards)
    • One Battle After Another: six awards including Best Film (other outlets give higher counts; most say six)
    • Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for it
    • Sinners won three awards (including Supporting Actress for Wunmi Mosaku and Original Screenplay)
  21. Awards

    Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival70717273

    Ilker Catak's Yellow Letters won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival on 21 February.

    • Date: 21 February 2026 (closing of the 76th Berlinale)
    • Winner: Yellow Letters directed by Ilker Catak (Golden Bear), a German-Turkish production
    • Jury president: Wim Wenders
  22. Other

    International Mother Language Day and World Day of Social Justice observed7475

    International Mother Language Day was observed on 21 February and the UN World Day of Social Justice on 20 February. The 2026 theme for Mother Language Day is 'Youth voices on multilingual education'; the Social Justice Day theme is 'Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice'.

    • 21 February 2026: International Mother Language Day; theme 'Youth voices on multilingual education'
    • 20 February 2026: World Day of Social Justice; UN theme 'Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice' (tied to the Doha Political Declaration)
    • Mother Language Day proclaimed by UNESCO in November 1999, observed since 2000; commemorates the 1952 Dhaka language movement
    • Social Justice Day proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, first observed in 2009
  23. Science and tech

    Foundation stone laid for Rs 3,700 crore Foxconn-HCL chip unit at Jewar767778

    A foundation stone was laid on 21 February for a Rs 3,700 crore semiconductor unit near Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, by India Chip Pvt Ltd, a Foxconn-HCL joint venture.

    • Foundation stone laid virtually by PM Modi on 21 February 2026 at Jewar (YEIDA), Uttar Pradesh
    • Investment about Rs 3,700 crore (Cabinet approval in 2025 was reported as Rs 3,706 crore)
    • India Chip Pvt Ltd, a 60:40 joint venture of HCL Group and Foxconn
    • Plant to make display driver chips; about 20,000 wafers a month planned
  24. International

    India AI Impact Summit concludes in Delhi with New Delhi Declaration7980818283

    India hosted the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, described by the IT minister as the first AI summit in the Global South. It ran from 16 February and was extended to close on 21 February with the New Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 88 countries and organisations that day and 91 by 24 February. PM Modi presented the MANAV framework for human-centric AI.

    • Summit week from 16 February 2026, New Delhi, closing on 21 February after a one-day extension; Modi's keynote was on 19 February
    • Described by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as the first AI summit in the Global South
    • New Delhi Declaration: 88 signatories on 21 February (86 countries and two organisations), 91 by 24 February
    • Modi's MANAV vision: Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty over data, Accessible and inclusive systems, Valid and legitimate AI
    • Over USD 250 billion in AI infrastructure commitments reported
    • IT Minister said about 20,000 more GPUs would be added in coming weeks to the 38,000 GPUs already under IndiaAI Mission
  25. International

    US Supreme Court rules IEEPA does not allow president to impose tariffs84858687

    In Learning Resources v. Trump on 20 February the US Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorise the President to impose tariffs. Trump then raised a global tariff to 15 percent under other emergency powers.

    • Ruling date 20 February 2026
    • Case: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (decided 6-3, opinion by Chief Justice Roberts)
    • IEEPA tariffs (reciprocal and fentanyl tariffs) held unlawful; Section 232 duties unaffected
    • Administration imposed a global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, starting at 10 percent and raised to 15 percent within days (reports differ on exact start dates, 21-24 February)
  26. International

    India joins US-led Pax Silica initiative on secure AI supply chains8889909192

    On 20 February, on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, India signed the US-led Pax Silica declaration aimed at securing technology supply chains for chips and AI, and a joint statement on an India-US AI Opportunity Partnership.

    • Signed 20 February 2026 in New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit; reported signatories include MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Under Secretary Jacob Helberg
    • Initiative launched by the US State Department in December 2025; focus on secure supply chains for chips, critical minerals and AI
    • Separate bilateral joint statement on the India-US AI Opportunity Partnership
    • Earlier signatories reported to include Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, UK, Australia, Israel and Greece (India reported as the 12th)
  27. Books and culture

    Shashi Tharoor's book on Sree Narayana Guru launched939495

    Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released Shashi Tharoor's book The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 19 February. It had earlier been presented in Kolkata in January.

    • 19 February 2026 launch at the India International Centre, New Delhi, by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
    • Book: The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru by Shashi Tharoor
    • Publisher: Aleph Book Company
    • Earlier public presentation at the Kolkata literary festival in January 2026
  28. Economy

    Reliance pledges USD 110 billion for AI infrastructure at Delhi summit96979899

    At the India AI Impact Summit on 19 February, Mukesh Ambani said Reliance and Jio would invest Rs 10 lakh crore (about USD 110 billion) over seven years in AI infrastructure including gigawatt-scale data centres at Jamnagar.

    • Announced 19 February 2026 at the AI Impact Summit by Mukesh Ambani
    • Rs 10 lakh crore (about USD 110 billion) over seven years by Reliance and Jio, starting this year
    • Plan: gigawatt-scale AI data centres at Jamnagar and a nationwide edge-compute layer on Jio's network
    • Adani Group separately pledged about USD 100 billion; the two together were reported as about USD 210 billion
  29. Defence

    International Fleet Review 2026 held at Visakhapatnam alongside MILAN 2026100101102103

    India hosted the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam on 18 February, reviewed by President Droupadi Murmu, with the Indian Navy saying over 70 navies took part (PIB: 74). The MILAN 2026 multilateral exercise and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs were held alongside, with MILAN reported to have ended on 25 February.

    • International Fleet Review reviewed by President Murmu on 18 February 2026 off Visakhapatnam; theme 'United Through Oceans'
    • Participation reported as over 70 countries (a PIB release says 74)
    • About 71 to 72 ships and submarines at the review, including 19 visiting warships
    • Third IFR hosted by India, after Mumbai 2001 and Visakhapatnam 2016
    • MILAN 2026 and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs held alongside; MILAN closing ceremony aboard INS Vikrant reported on 25 February (single source)
  30. Science and tech

    DRDO conducts drogue parachute qualification test for Gaganyaan at TBRL Chandigarh104105

    DRDO, with ISRO and ADRDE, conducted a dynamic qualification test of the Gaganyaan drogue parachute on the Rail Track Rocket Sled at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh on 18 February, announced on 19 February. The test simulated loads above maximum flight loads.

    • Test conducted 18 February 2026 (Defence Ministry statement on 19 February)
    • Facility: Rail Track Rocket Sled, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh
    • Item tested: drogue parachute of the Gaganyaan crew module, at qualification-level loads higher than maximum flight loads
    • Partners: DRDO, ISRO, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment
    • Earlier drogue parachute tests at the same facility on 18-19 December 2025
  31. Science and tech

    Sarvam AI unveils two foundation models, Sarvam 30B and 105B, built under the IndiaAI Mission106107108109

    Sarvam AI launched Sarvam 30B and Sarvam 105B at the AI Impact Summit on 18 February, trained from scratch on IndiaAI Mission compute and released under an Apache 2.0 open licence, with weights reported on Hugging Face and AIKosh. The company says the models are built for Indian languages.

    • Launched 18 February 2026 at the AI Impact Summit
    • Sarvam 30B (about 32 billion parameters, mixture of experts) and Sarvam 105B (about 106 billion parameters, about 10 billion active)
    • Trained from scratch using IndiaAI Mission compute (Yotta infrastructure, Nvidia support)
    • Released under Apache 2.0; one report dates the weights release to about 6 March
    • Company claims strength across Indian languages (22-language claim is the company's own)
  32. International

    Sanae Takaichi re-appointed Japan's prime minister after election win110111112113

    Japan's Diet re-designated Sanae Takaichi as prime minister on 18 February, ten days after her Liberal Democratic Party won over two-thirds of the lower house in the 8 February general election.

    • 18 February 2026: re-elected PM by the Diet after the 8 February general election
    • LDP won over two-thirds of the 465 lower house seats; Takaichi won 354 votes in the lower house
    • She became Japan's first female PM in October 2025
    • Coalition with the Japan Innovation Party continues
  33. International

    Brazil's Lula makes state visit to India; trade target USD 30 billion by 2030114115116117

    President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a state visit to India from 18 to 22 February. The two sides set a bilateral trade goal of USD 30 billion by 2030 and signed a critical minerals and rare earths pact among several MoUs.

    • Visit 18-22 February 2026 (five days)
    • Trade target USD 30 billion by 2030 per PTI and SCMP; this raised the earlier USD 20 billion goal (Modi's own remarks spoke of going well beyond USD 20 billion in five years)
    • Critical minerals and rare earths cooperation pact signed 21 February
    • Other MoUs on mining, MSMEs, health care and a digital partnership declaration
  34. International

    Peru's Congress removes President Jose Jeri118119120

    Peru's Congress removed president Jose Jeri on 17 February over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen; Jose Maria Balcazar was chosen interim president on 18 February.

    • Congress removed Jose Jeri on 17 February 2026 (75 votes for, 24 against)
    • Reason: undisclosed meetings with Chinese business owners
    • Jose Maria Balcazar elected interim president on 18 February; Peru's eighth president in a decade
    • General elections due 12 April 2026
  35. International

    Iran briefly closes part of the Strait of Hormuz for military drills121122123124

    Iran announced a partial closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for a few hours on 17 February, linked to an IRGC naval drill amid US-Iran nuclear talks. It was unclear whether shipping was actually halted.

    • 17 February 2026: Iranian media announced parts of the Strait would be closed for a few hours for IRGC drill safety
    • Linked to the IRGC 'Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz' drill, during US-Iran talks in Geneva
    • Reports conflicted on whether traffic was actually stopped (AP said unclear)
    • The strait has never been fully closed
  36. International

    French President Macron visits India; ties become Special Global Strategic Partnership125126127128

    Emmanuel Macron visited India on 17-19 February, attended the AI summit and held talks with Modi. The leaders upgraded ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership and launched the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.

    • Visit 17-19 February 2026 (Mumbai, then New Delhi for the AI Impact Summit)
    • Ties raised to a Special Global Strategic Partnership (joint statement issued in Mumbai on 17 February)
    • India-France Year of Innovation 2026 jointly inaugurated in Mumbai
    • About 21 agreements and documents exchanged; Horizon 2047 Roadmap (from 2023) cited as the framework
  37. Supreme Court

    Supreme Court sends challenges to DPDP Act and RTI amendment to Constitution Bench129130

    On 16 February a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued notice on petitions challenging the amendment of the RTI Act made by the DPDP Act (Section 44(3)), refused to stay the amendment and, per several reports, referred the matter to a Constitution Bench.

    • 16 February 2026, bench led by CJI Surya Kant
    • Challenge by Venkatesh Nayak (CHRI), Nitin Sethi and The Reporters Collective to Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act, which amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act
    • Interim stay on the amendment refused; notice issued
    • Several reports say the matter was referred to a Constitution Bench (SC Observer describes it as notice issued)
  38. Economy

    January 2026 merchandise trade data: exports USD 36.56 billion131132133134

    Merchandise exports in January 2026 were USD 36.56 billion against imports of USD 71.24 billion, with a sharp rise in gold imports. Cumulative total exports for April-January reached about USD 720.8 billion.

    • Merchandise exports USD 36.56 billion; imports USD 71.24 billion in January 2026
    • Gold imports surged to about USD 12.1 billion from USD 2.7 billion a year earlier
    • Total exports (goods plus services, estimated) USD 80.45 billion, up 13.17 percent
    • April-January total exports about USD 720.76 billion, up 6.15 percent (first estimate; a later report revised it to USD 714.73 billion)
  39. Sports

    India beat Pakistan by 61 runs at T20 World Cup in Colombo135136137138

    India made 175/7 and bowled Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 15 February in the T20 World Cup group stage. Ishan Kishan's 77 off 40 balls earned the player-of-the-match award and the win confirmed India's place in the Super 8s.

    • Match on 15 February 2026 in Colombo (Group A)
    • India 175/7; Pakistan all out for 114 in 18 overs (margin 61 runs)
    • Ishan Kishan 77 off 40 balls, Player of the Match
    • Win confirmed India's place in the Super 8s
    • Tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, 7 February to 8 March 2026
  40. International

    European powers say Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine139140141

    The UK, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands said in a joint statement on 14 February that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin from South American frogs, and notified the OPCW of a Russian breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Russia rejected the claim.

    • Joint statement on 14 February 2026 by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands
    • Toxin: epibatidine, found in South American frogs, not naturally in Russia
    • Governments judged poisoning highly likely to have caused his death in prison in February 2024
    • They notified the OPCW of an alleged Russian breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention; Russia called it a hoax
  41. Schemes

    Cabinet approves Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund142143144

    The Union Cabinet approved an Urban Challenge Fund with Rs 1 lakh crore of central assistance to back market-led urban infrastructure projects. Central support covers up to 25 percent of project cost, with at least 50 percent to be raised from the market. The government expects about Rs 4 lakh crore of urban investment over five years.

    • Urban Challenge Fund approved with Rs 1 lakh crore central assistance
    • Central assistance up to 25 percent of project cost; at least 50 percent to be raised from the market
    • Expected to mobilise about Rs 4 lakh crore of urban investment over five years
    • Cabinet decision announced 14 February 2026
  42. Schemes

    Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with Rs 10,000 crore145146147

    The Union Cabinet approved a second Fund of Funds for startups with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore, aimed at early-growth-stage startups including those beyond major metros.

    • Corpus Rs 10,000 crore
    • Aims at deep tech, innovative manufacturing and early-growth startups, including beyond metros
    • Invests through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds
    • Reported after Union Cabinet approval on 14 February 2026 (original said 4 February)
  43. Economy

    RBI proposes allowing banks to lend to REITs148149150151

    The RBI issued draft amendment directions on 13 February proposing to let commercial banks lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts, with prudential safeguards including an exposure ceiling, and to harmonise InvIT lending norms. The proposal was announced in the 6 February policy statement, with comments due by 6 March; the directions were finalised in June 2026.

    • Announced in the 6 February 2026 policy statement; draft directions issued 13 February
    • Would permit commercial banks to extend finance to REITs, subject to prudential safeguards including a regulatory exposure ceiling
    • InvIT lending norms to be harmonised for parity
    • Comments invited until 6 March 2026; final directions issued 10 June 2026
  44. International

    BNP wins Bangladesh election in landslide; Tarique Rahman sworn in as PM152153154155

    Bangladesh held parliamentary elections on 12 February, the first since the 2024 uprising. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won 209 seats and Tarique Rahman was sworn in as prime minister on 17 February.

    • Election date 12 February 2026
    • BNP won about 209 of 297 declared seats per unofficial results; Jamaat-e-Islami won 68, its highest ever
    • Tarique Rahman sworn in as prime minister on 17 February 2026 by President Shahabuddin
    • First election since the July 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina
  45. Defence

    DAC clears procurement of 114 Rafale fighters in about Rs 3.25 lakh crore plan156157158159

    The Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity on 12 February for 114 Rafale jets, with 18 to be bought in flyaway condition and 96 built in India, in a plan valued at about Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The wider set of approvals that day totalled about Rs 3.6 lakh crore. The deal still needs Cabinet Committee on Security clearance and a contract.

    • DAC approval on 12 February 2026 (Acceptance of Necessity)
    • 114 Rafale: 18 flyaway, 96 manufactured in India
    • Rafale programme valued at about Rs 3.25 lakh crore (about USD 39 billion)
    • Total DAC approvals that day about Rs 3.6 lakh crore, including missiles and an AS-HAPS platform
    • Next steps: Cabinet Committee on Security clearance, negotiation with Dassault and contract
  46. Environment

    Trump revokes US greenhouse-gas endangerment finding160161162

    The EPA finalised the rescission of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding on 12 February, the basis for federal vehicle and other greenhouse gas rules under the Clean Air Act. The rule was published on 18 February and took effect on 20 April 2026.

    • EPA finalised the rescission on 12 February 2026 (announced with President Trump)
    • Revokes the 2009 endangerment finding, the basis for greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act
    • Published in the Federal Register 18 February; effective 20 April 2026
    • Immediate effect is removal of vehicle and engine GHG standards; litigation has begun
  47. Economy

    New CPI series with 2024 base year launched; January inflation about 2.75 percent163164165166

    MoSPI launched a new Consumer Price Index series with 2024 as base year on 12 February, replacing the 2012 base. January 2026 inflation under the new series was about 2.75 percent.

    • New series released 12 February 2026
    • Base year 2024 replaces 2012
    • January 2026 CPI inflation about 2.75 percent
  48. Science and tech

    Ariane 64 makes maiden flight carrying Amazon Leo satellites167168169170

    Arianespace launched 32 Amazon Leo satellites on 12 February in the first flight of the Ariane 64, the most powerful configuration of Europe's Ariane 6.

    • 12 February 2026 from Kourou, French Guiana (mission VA267, 16:45 UTC)
    • Maiden flight of the Ariane 64 carrying 32 Amazon Leo satellites
    • First commercial customer launch of the Ariane 6 family and first Amazon Leo launch on a European rocket
  49. Reports and indices

    Transparency International: India 91st in Corruption Perceptions Index 2025171172173

    Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, released in February 2026, ranked India 91st of 182 countries with a score of 39, up from 96th in 2024. The global average fell to 42, the lowest in over a decade.

    • Released on 10 February 2026 (one outlet dates it 11 February)
    • India 91st of 182 countries with a score of 39 (2024: 96th with 38), tied with the Maldives
    • Global average fell to 42, the lowest in over a decade; 122 of 182 countries score below 50
  50. Obituaries

    Seshagiri Mallampati, creator of the Mallampati airway score, dies at 85174175

    Dr Seshagiri Rao Mallampati, the anaesthesiologist who proposed the Mallampati score for predicting difficult intubation, died in the United States on 9 February 2026 aged 85.

    • Died 9 February 2026 in the United States, aged 85
    • Born 1941 in Andhra Pradesh; trained at Andhra Medical College; practised at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
    • Proposed the Mallampati score in 1985 for assessing airway difficulty
  51. Sports

    Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX176177178

    The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on 8 February to win their second Super Bowl and first in 12 years.

    • 8 February 2026, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara
    • Seahawks 29, Patriots 13
    • Second Super Bowl title for Seattle (first after the 2014 season)
    • Running back Kenneth Walker III named MVP
  52. International

    Cuba runs out of fuel under US oil blockade179180181182

    In early February Cuba warned airlines on 8 February that it lacked jet fuel after US pressure cut its oil supplies; Mexico paused fuel shipments to avoid US tariff threats and some airlines suspended or rerouted flights.

    • 8 February 2026: Cuban aviation officials warned airlines there was no fuel for aircraft to refuel on the island
    • Venezuelan supply ended after January; Mexico paused oil shipments after a US tariff threat (29 January process)
    • Oil imports to Cuba reportedly fell to zero in January
    • Air Canada reported to have suspended flights; other airlines used layovers in the Dominican Republic
  53. International

    Antonio Jose Seguro elected president of Portugal183184185

    Socialist candidate Antonio Jose Seguro won Portugal's presidential runoff on 8 February, defeating Chega leader Andre Ventura.

    • Runoff on 8 February 2026
    • Seguro (Socialist) defeated Andre Ventura (Chega) with about 66.8 percent of the vote
    • First Socialist head of state in 20 years, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
  54. Science and tech

    Foundation stone laid for Amaravati Quantum Valley; Quantum Innovation Centre launched186187188189

    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for Amaravati Quantum Valley on 7 February and the Quantum Innovation Centre was launched. The 50-acre campus is planned to host an IBM Quantum System Two, pending US regulatory approval, with IBM, TCS and L&T among the partners.

    • Foundation stone laid 7 February 2026 at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh (not an inauguration of the full campus)
    • Quantum Innovation Centre operationally launched the same day
    • Campus of about 50 acres with 50+ organisations involved including IBM, TCS, L&T, C-DAC and C-DOT
    • Plan to host an IBM Quantum System Two (156-qubit Heron processor), subject to US approval; hardware not yet installed
  55. Sports

    India win Under-19 World Cup, beating England by 100 runs in Harare190191192

    India won the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup on 6 February with a 100-run win over England at Harare Sports Club, their record sixth title. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls in India's 411/9.

    • Final on 6 February 2026 at Harare Sports Club
    • India won by 100 runs; sixth U19 World Cup title (a record)
    • India 411/9; England all out for 311
    • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 175 off 80 balls (15 fours, 15 sixes), Player of the Match; Ayush Mhatre captain (53)
    • Tournament hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia (15 January to 6 February)
  56. Economy

    RBI MPC holds repo rate at 5.25 percent in first policy of 2026193194195

    The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent and retained a neutral stance by a 5:1 vote at its 4-6 February meeting, following the 25 bps cut in December.

    • Meeting 4-6 February 2026 (59th MPC meeting)
    • Repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent by unanimous vote
    • Neutral stance retained by 5:1 majority; Prof. Ram Singh favoured an accommodative stance
    • Cumulative cuts in the cycle: 125 bps (February to December 2025)
  57. Economy

    IDBI Bank stake sale advances toward financial bids196197

    The finance ministry said on about 6 February 2026 that financial bids for the strategic sale of the government's and LIC's combined 60.72 percent stake in IDBI Bank had been received and were being evaluated.

    • Combined stake on sale: 60.72 percent (government 30.48 percent, LIC 30.24 percent)
    • Financial bids received and under evaluation around 6 February 2026
    • Bidders reported: Kotak Mahindra Bank, Emirates NBD and Fairfax-linked entities (later reports mention only the last two)
    • Sale value estimated at about Rs 33,000 crore at the time
  58. International

    Seychelles President Herminie makes first state visit to India198199200201

    Seychelles President Patrick Herminie made his first state visit to India on 5-10 February 2026, visiting Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. India announced a USD 175 million special economic package and the two sides adopted the SESEL joint vision.

    • Visit 5-10 February 2026, first state visit by President Herminie (Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi)
    • Talks with Modi on 9 February
    • India announced a USD 175 million Special Economic Package covering health, renewables, education, social housing, e-mobility and maritime security
    • Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) adopted
    • Agreements covered areas such as health, meteorology, digital governance, hydrography, ocean research and culture
  59. Sports

    RCB win WPL 2026 title with record chase against Delhi Capitals202203204

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the WPL 2026 final at Vadodara on 5 February, chasing 204 for their second title. Smriti Mandhana scored 87 off 41 and Georgia Voll 79.

    • Final on 5 February 2026 at Vadodara
    • RCB chased 204 (204/4 in 19.4 overs), highest successful chase in a WPL final
    • Mandhana 87 off 41; Georgia Voll 79; 165-run second-wicket stand
    • RCB's second WPL title; Delhi runners-up for fourth straight year
  60. International

    New START treaty expires, ending limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals205206207208

    The New START treaty between the US and Russia expired on 5 February 2026, leaving the two nuclear powers without a binding cap on strategic warheads for the first time in decades.

    • Expired 5 February 2026 (some sources say 4 February)
    • Last treaty limiting US and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals (1,550 deployed warheads, 700 deployed launchers)
    • Signed in Prague on 8 April 2010; entered into force 5 February 2011; extended five years in 2021
  61. Disasters

    Illegal coal mine blast in Meghalaya kills at least 30209210211212

    An explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya on 5 February killed 18 at first, with the toll rising to 30 by 11 February. Two people were arrested and a judicial inquiry was ordered.

    • Blast on 5 February 2026, Thangskoo (Mynsyngat) area, East Jaintia Hills
    • Toll: 18 initially, 27 on 7 February, 30 by 11 February (All India Radio)
    • Dynamite blasting in an illegal rat-hole mine
    • Two arrested; state announced a judicial inquiry and the High Court took suo motu cognisance
  62. Polity

    President's Rule revoked in Manipur; Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as CM213214215216

    After about a year of President's Rule, the Centre revoked it on 4 February and BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as Manipur's chief minister with two deputy chief ministers.

    • 4 February 2026: MHA revoked President's Rule with immediate effect; Khemchand Singh sworn in
    • President's Rule imposed 13 February 2025 after N. Biren Singh resigned
    • Deputy CMs: Nemcha Kipgen (BJP) and Losii Dikho (NPF)
    • Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath
  63. Defence

    India-Kyrgyzstan Exercise Khanjar 13th edition217218219

    The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan special forces exercise Khanjar began on 4 February 2026 at Missamari, Assam, and ran to 17 February, focused on counter-terrorism, sniping and mountain and urban warfare.

    • 13th edition of Khanjar, 4-17 February 2026, at Missamari, Sonitpur district, Assam
    • Bilateral special forces exercise held alternately in India and Kyrgyzstan (12th edition was in Kyrgyzstan in 2025)
    • 20 personnel each side: Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyz ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade
    • Focus: counter-terrorism, sniping, mountain warfare and building intervention in urban terrain
  64. International

    US announces trade deal with India, cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent220221222223

    After a call with PM Modi on 2 February, Donald Trump said US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods would fall to 18 percent. He said India would curb Russian oil purchases and lower its own barriers, though the final text was unpublished.

    • Announced 2 February 2026 by Trump on Truth Social after a call with Modi
    • Reciprocal tariff on India cut from 25 percent to 18 percent
    • A White House official told Reuters the separate 25 percent Russian-oil penalty duty was being rescinded; no executive order text had been issued
    • Trump claimed India would buy over USD 500 billion of US goods and stop buying Russian oil (Trump's claim; Modi did not confirm these points)
  65. International

    India joins 8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue ministerial consultations in Dubai224225

    Labour-origin Asian states and Gulf destination states met in Dubai on 31 January and 1 February 2026 and adopted the Eighth Joint Ministerial Declaration. India's delegation was led by MEA Additional Secretary Prashant Pise, who also held talks with UAE officials on migrant worker protection and skills.

    • Ministerial consultations held in Dubai, 31 Jan to 1 Feb 2026
    • Oman chaired the dialogue and the meeting adopted the Eighth Joint Ministerial Declaration
    • Indian delegation led by Prashant Pise, Additional Secretary (Emigration Policy and Welfare), MEA
    • India-UAE bilateral talks covered migrant worker protection, labour mobility and skills
  66. Economy

    Union Budget 2026-27 presented: fiscal deficit target 4.3 percent of GDP226227228229

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday 1 February. It targets a fiscal deficit of 4.3 percent of GDP, lifts capital expenditure to about Rs 12.2 lakh crore and leaves income tax slabs unchanged.

    • Presented 1 February 2026 (a Sunday)
    • Total expenditure about Rs 53.47 lakh crore (revised estimate for FY26: Rs 49.64 lakh crore)
    • Fiscal deficit target 4.3 percent of GDP (about Rs 16.95 lakh crore) for FY27, against 4.4 percent for FY26
    • Capex raised to about Rs 12.2 lakh crore from about Rs 11.2 lakh crore
    • No change in income tax slabs; STT on futures raised from 0.02 to 0.05 percent and on options premium from 0.1 to 0.15 percent
    • Defence Ministry allocation Rs 7.85 lakh crore, the largest of any ministry
  67. Schemes

    Budget announces Biopharma SHAKTI and India Semiconductor Mission 2.0230231232

    The Budget announced a Rs 10,000 crore five-year Biopharma SHAKTI scheme to build a biologics manufacturing hub and the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 after the first phase.

    • Biopharma SHAKTI: Rs 10,000 crore over five years, focused on biologics and biosimilars
    • Includes three new NIPERs and 1,000+ accredited clinical trial sites
    • India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced as the follow-on to ISM 1.0 (outlay not clearly stated; the Rs 40,000 crore figure belongs to the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme)
    • ISM 1.0 approved in December 2021
  68. Economy

    Budget 2026-27 announces seven high-speed rail corridors and record railways capex233234235236

    The Budget announced seven high-speed rail corridors covering about 4,000 km and a third dedicated freight corridor from Dankuni to Surat. Railways got a record capital outlay of Rs 2,77,830 crore for 2026-27. It also proposed 20 new national waterways, a revival scheme for 200 legacy industrial clusters, a tax holiday to 2047 for foreign cloud service providers using Indian data centres, and a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat.

    • Seven high-speed rail corridors (Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Siliguri), about 4,000 km
    • Third Dedicated Freight Corridor from Dankuni to Surat announced
    • Railways capital outlay Rs 2,77,830 crore in BE 2026-27 (plus Rs 200 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund)
    • 20 new national waterways proposed
    • Scheme to upgrade 200 legacy industrial clusters
    • Tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers operating from Indian data centres
  69. Sports

    Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win Australian Open and complete career Grand Slam237238239

    Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on 1 February, winning his first title in Melbourne and completing a career Grand Slam.

    • Final on 1 February 2026
    • Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5
    • Alcaraz's 7th major and first Australian Open
    • Completed career Grand Slam
  70. Awards

    68th Grammys: Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar leads240241242243

    At the 68th Grammy Awards on 1 February Bad Bunny's Spanish-language album won Album of the Year and Kendrick Lamar won five awards to become the most-awarded hip-hop artist. Golden from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K-pop song to win a Grammy.

    • Ceremony on 1 February 2026
    • Album of the Year: Bad Bunny for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos
    • Kendrick Lamar won five awards and became the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history, passing Jay-Z
    • 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media, reported as the first K-pop song to win a Grammy
    • Steven Spielberg completed his EGOT with a first Grammy (Best Music Film, Music by John Williams)

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