The French government has officially extended the mandate of the National Commission for the Recognition and Reparation of Damages Suffered by Harkis. This body continues its work in evaluating compensation claims for Harkis and their families who were abandoned or faced harsh conditions following the Algerian War of Independence.
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore. The initiative aims to boost manufacturing by developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country, designed to streamline infrastructure and accelerate industrial growth.
The latest State of Working India report reveals significant growth in higher education enrollment among Indian youth. However, the findings underscore persistent challenges in the labor market, specifically regarding the economy's ability to absorb this increasingly educated workforce into high-quality, productive employment.
The Supreme Court of India has struck down a provision in the Maternity Benefit Act that denied maternity leave to adoptive mothers if the child was older than three months. The court ruled that such restrictions are discriminatory and violate the constitutional rights of working women and their adopted children.
The Indian Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight opposition members following a consensus between the government and opposition parties. The decision, announced by the Speaker, aims to restore normalcy in parliamentary proceedings after recent disruptions led to the disciplinary action against the lawmakers.
In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has relocated its legislators to a resort in the coastal town of Paradip. The move is aimed at ensuring party unity and facilitating discussions among members regarding the upcoming electoral process.
To enhance transparency in water distribution, the Delhi government has deployed a GPS-enabled tracking system for its tanker fleet. Residents can now monitor tanker movements via a mobile application, aiming to curb unauthorized diversions and ensure timely delivery of water to underserved areas across the national capital.
A coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy that requires colleges to collect and report data on race in admissions. The states argue the mandate is an attempt to discourage affirmative action and creates an undue burden on institutions of higher education.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has presented the state budget for 2026-27 in the legislative assembly. The financial plan prioritizes agricultural development and social welfare, with major new initiatives aimed at supporting farmers and empowering women across the state through targeted financial assistance and infrastructure projects.
The Andhra Pradesh government in India has proposed a new population policy aimed at addressing demographic shifts. The initiative includes a financial incentive of Rs 25,000 for families having a second or third child, as part of broader efforts to encourage population growth in the state to ensure long-term economic and social sustainability.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of nine candidates for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections, covering six states across India. The announcement outlines the party's strategy for the upper house, featuring a mix of experienced leaders and new nominees as the electoral process for these seats moves forward.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to appear before the Delhi Legislative Assembly's Privileges Committee on March 6, 2026, in connection with the 'Phansi Ghar' case. The case concerns the authenticity of a renovated structure in the Assembly premises, which the previous AAP government had claimed was a British-era execution chamber.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has committed to a formal partnership with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) in Nigeria. This collaboration aims to strengthen advocacy, prevent corruption, and boost efforts to reintegrate millions of vulnerable children into the educational system, with a focus on securing increased funding for NCAOOSCE's critical work.
Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a budget of Rs 3.22 lakh crore for the 2025-26 fiscal year on February 28, 2025. The budget emphasizes welfare schemes, education, and healthcare, projecting a GSDP growth of 14%.
The Rajasthan Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, approved the removal of the 30-year-old two-child norm for contesting Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections on February 25, 2026. This decision, reversing a 1995 policy aimed at population control, is expected to broaden candidate eligibility as the state's fertility rate has declined.
Bangladesh has announced the full resumption of tourist visa services for Indian nationals starting Monday, February 24, 2026. The services were temporarily suspended due to security concerns surrounding the recent February 12 election and a period of strained bilateral relations. This move signals a significant step towards normalizing travel and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
The Supreme Court of India is set to begin final hearings on over 250 petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) from May 5, 2026. A three-judge bench will examine the constitutional validity of the law, which offers a path to Indian citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
India's passport has advanced 10 places to 75th in the February 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries. This improvement reflects a relative gain in global mobility despite a slight reduction in the absolute number of visa-free destinations compared to the previous year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new 'Seva Teerth' complex in New Delhi on February 13, 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will house the Prime Minister's Office, National Security Council Secretariat, and Cabinet Secretariat, aiming to enhance administrative efficiency and citizen-centric governance. The move marks a significant shift from colonial-era infrastructure.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced a 15.51% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26, reaching Rs 395 crore. Revenue from operations also saw an 18% growth, driven by strong performance across its core business segments. The company's board declared a second interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per equity share.
