26-Feb-2026
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are gaining policy and industry attention in India as the country explores pathways to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, power, and chemicals. Unlike Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which stores CO₂ underground, CCU converts captured carbon dioxide into useful products like fuels, chemicals, polymers, and construction materials — integrating emissions back into the economic cycle.
26-Feb-2026
The Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide 90-day single-dose HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India. The initiative marks a major preventive public health intervention aimed at tackling one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among Indian women.
26-Feb-2026
The United States has imposed preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 126% on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules imported from India, following an investigation into alleged unfair government subsidies. The decision could significantly affect India’s rapidly expanding solar manufacturing sector, which has relied heavily on exports to the US market.
26-Feb-2026
The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, the annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), has commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities in semi-urban combat environments.
26-Feb-2026
Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to procure the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. The potential acquisition has drawn attention due to the missile’s advanced capabilities and its possible impact on regional maritime security, particularly in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz region.
25-Feb-2026
Recently, Moscow celebrated Lunar New Year with great enthusiasm.
25-Feb-2026
During the recent visit of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to New Delhi, the two countries elevated their bilateral relations to a new level by signing a total of nine important agreements, including one on rare earth elements.
25-Feb-2026
At the recent India AI Impact Summit, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish India's first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University Campus in Amaravati.
25-Feb-2026
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to rename the State of Kerala as Keralam, reflecting the linguistic and cultural identity of the Malayalam-speaking population.
The proposed Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 will now be referred to the Kerala Legislative Assembly under Article 3 of the Constitution, after which Parliament will consider amending the First Schedule.
25-Feb-2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Tel Aviv, marking his first trip to Israel since his landmark 2017 visit — the first-ever by an Indian Prime Minister after diplomatic ties were established in 1992.
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