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.
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
The expiry of the New START Treaty marks the end of nearly five decades of legally binding nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia. With no successor agreement in place, global concerns have intensified over strategic instability, reduced transparency, and the risk of a renewed nuclear arms race among major powers.
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.
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