13-Feb-2026
The United Nations' declaration of 2026 as the "International Year of Grasslands and Pastoral Communities" acknowledges the fact that grasslands and their dependent communities have not received the appropriate attention in global environmental discourse.
13-Feb-2026
Parliament has passed the SHANTI Act, introducing sweeping reforms to India’s nuclear power framework by opening the sector to private participation and significantly modifying the country’s nuclear liability regime.
13-Feb-2026
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved the diversion of 4.68 hectares of forest land from the Kapilash Wildlife Sanctuary for the construction of the 111 km six-lane Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR) project.
13-Feb-2026
On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released India’s first retail inflation data under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series (Base Year: 2024=100).
13-Feb-2026
The Idukki Hydroelectric Project, Kerala’s largest hydel power project, has completed 50 years of operation. Over five decades, the Moolamattom underground power plant has generated 115,852.672 million units (MU) of electricity, marking a historic milestone in India’s hydroelectric development.
13-Feb-2026
Two researchers have identified nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil-Brahmi, Prakrit, and Sanskrit on tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. The discovery has sparked renewed interest in ancient India–Egypt maritime and cultural linkages, especially during the early historic period.
12-Feb-2026
The United States has revised its official factsheet on the India–US trade deal, softening language on India’s commitments and removing references to digital services taxes and tariff cuts on pulses. The joint statement has also been modified to reflect non-binding intent, signalling a recalibration of expectations on both sides.
12-Feb-2026
The PM-SURAJ portal disbursed ₹1,389.61 crore in loans to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs during the 2024–25 fiscal year, surpassing its initial target and marking a significant step toward digital, inclusive credit delivery for disadvantaged communities.
12-Feb-2026
India has improved its global standing by four positions to secure the 45th rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, reflecting significant progress in digital infrastructure, innovation, governance, and socio-economic impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
12-Feb-2026
The 16th Finance Commission has submitted its report for 2026–31, and the Union government has accepted its recommendations on tax devolution to States, shaping Centre–State fiscal relations for the next five years.
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