09-Feb-2026
Infertility is emerging as a serious public health challenge in India by 2026. Experts are now emphasizing that mental health is not only a consequence of infertility but also a physiological driver of reproductive failure across all genders.
09-Feb-2026
India is reconsidering its battery policy amid concerns about its high dependence on critical minerals associated with lithium-ion batteries, an import-dependent supply chain, and supply security concerns. In this scenario, sodium-ion battery technology is emerging as a viable alternative solution for EVMs.
07-Feb-2026
A deadly explosion in an illegally operating rat-hole coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, has resulted in the death of 25 miners. The incident has once again highlighted the persistence of illegal mining in the state despite a ban by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court. It raises serious concerns about regulatory enforcement, governance failure, labour safety, and disaster management preparedness.
07-Feb-2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct Vayu Shakti 2026, a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border, aimed at showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities in a simulated war environment.
07-Feb-2026
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining the status quo on interest rates. Consequently, bank lending and deposit rates — and EMIs on home and personal loans — are expected to remain stable.
06-Feb-2026
India’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) have reported a notable financial and operational turnaround after years of persistent losses. While key indicators show improvement, concerns remain over the long-term sustainability of these gains, particularly due to continued dependence on State support and unresolved structural challenges.
06-Feb-2026
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, positioning it as a people-centric alternative to private cab aggregators such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido. The initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative movement, enhance driver autonomy, and offer affordable urban mobility through a driver-owned platform model.
06-Feb-2026
The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology recently informed the Lok Sabha about the SAMRIDH Programme, highlighting its role in strengthening India’s startup ecosystem by supporting technology-based startups through accelerators and innovation networks.
06-Feb-2026
The Ministry of Cooperation recently informed Parliament about the financial assistance released to cooperative societies and beneficiaries under the Yuva Sahakar Scheme during the period 2022–2025, highlighting the scheme’s role in promoting youth entrepreneurship in the cooperative sector.
05-Feb-2026
The 13th edition of the joint military Exercise KHANJAR between India and Kyrgyzstan has begun recently at Misamari in Sonitpur district of Assam. The annual special forces exercise reflects the growing defence cooperation between the two countries and India’s strategic engagement with Central Asia.
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