Science & Technology
Polity & Governance
6 min
At Delhi AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi unveils ‘MANAV’ vision for artificial intelligence
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from February 16–20, 2026, drawing over 20 heads of state and more than 500 AI leaders...
Polity & Governance
Social Issues
5 min
Right to life includes dignity: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt to help 600 evicted families
The Gauhati High Court (Justice Devashish Baruah) directed the Assam government and Goalpara district administration to immediately provide basic amenities —...
Polity & Governance
5 min
Kunal Kamra summoned by Privileges Committee: Why, what are its powers?
Comedian Kunal Kamra was summoned by the Privileges Committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) in connection with a breach of privilege notice fi...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
5 min
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison on February 19, 2026, by a Seoul court for rebellion — the most serious criminal ...
Polity & Governance
6 min
Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, through Section 44(3), has amended Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, removi...
Economics
Geography
Polity & Governance
6 min
Fishing in India’s EEZ to require Access Pass; framework launch at Veraval in Gujarat
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Access Pass for Fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on February 20, 2026, at Veraval, Gujarat — f...
Social Issues
Polity & Governance
5 min
The ASHA worker’s mental health paradox
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are being trained to identify depression and prevent suicides in rural communities — but there is no systema...
Polity & Governance
5 min
Supreme Court takes up suo motu case to strengthen Bar bodies
The Supreme Court has directed stakeholders to formulate agreed terms of reference in suo motu proceedings titled "Re: Strengthening and Enhancing the Instit...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Govt identifies L1 insurers for Restructured Weather Crop Insurance Scheme in J&K
The government has identified L1 (lowest bidder) insurers for the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) in Jammu & Kashmir In Kashmir div...
Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
SC criticises freebie culture, says might hamper economic growth
The Supreme Court delivered a rebuke against the prevalent culture of indiscriminate welfare distribution by state governments The judges observed that such ...
Science & Technology
Polity & Governance
5 min
Government to upskill, reskill IT workforce amid AI challenges: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (February 19-20, New Delhi) that the government is working with industry and ...
Social Issues
Polity & Governance
5 min
A temporary relief from bonded labour
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 has completed 50 years since its enactment, prompting a reassessment of its effectiveness An investigation in ...
Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
Nothing but appeasement: SC slams freebies before polls
The Supreme Court on February 19, 2026, sharply criticised state governments for rolling out freebie schemes on the eve of elections, calling it "nothing but...
Polity & Governance
5 min
EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for next phase of SIR expected in April
The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed Chief Electoral Officers of 22 states and Union Territories to finalise preparations for the next phase of th...
Polity & Governance
5 min
EC directs 23 states, UTs to prep for SIR rollout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Chief Electoral Officers across 23 states and Union Territories to expedite preparatory work for a Specia...
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
Labour codes: Nearly two dozen employer compliances listed
The Labour and Employment Ministry has prepared a list of nearly two dozen compliances for employers under the four new labour codes The compliances are cate...