09-Feb-2026
INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), has been commissioned, marking a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”.
09-Feb-2026
The Economic Survey recently highlighted a sharp rise in digital addiction and screen-related mental health problems, especially among children and adolescents. Responding to these concerns, the Union Budget presented on February 1 announced major steps to strengthen India’s mental health infrastructure, including the establishment of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in north India and upgrades to premier institutions in Ranchi and Tezpur.
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.
07-Feb-2026
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, formally launching negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact.
07-Feb-2026
US President Donald Trump announced a sharp reduction in tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, claiming that India has agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil and instead increase purchases from the US and Venezuela. While India welcomed the trade deal, it has not confirmed any commitment to halt Russian oil imports, signalling that energy security remains its top priority.
07-Feb-2026
The Hakki-Pikki tribe is an important tribal community of Karnataka, known for its distinct culture, language, and traditional lifestyle, which sets it apart from other tribes.
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