India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Mon, 09 Feb 2026
India and Seychelles announce Joint Vision 'SESEL' and a $175 million Special Economic Package
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie announced a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) and a $175 million Special Economic Package after talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026.
Ministry of Steel signs 85 MoUs with 55 companies worth ₹11,887 crore under PLI 1.2 for specialty steel
The Ministry of Steel signed MoUs for 85 projects of 55 companies under the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 February 2026.
NITI Aayog's first Net Zero reports put investment need at $22.7 trillion by 2070
NITI Aayog released the first set of its reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero at the Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 9 February 2026, estimating a $22.7 trillion investment need by 2070.
Gross NPAs of scheduled commercial banks fall to historic low of 2.15%
The Ministry of Finance said on 9 February 2026 that the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks for domestic operations fell to a historic low of 2.15% at the end of September 2025.
NHAI's public InvIT Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust wins five highway assets for ₹9,500 crore
NHAI said on 9 February 2026 that it had accepted the ₹9,500 crore offer of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for five National Highway sections spanning over 260 km in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, celebrates Golden Jubilee
The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 9 February 2026, marking 50 years since its establishment in 1976.
India and Greece sign Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Greek Minister of National Defence Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias held talks in New Delhi on 9 February 2026 and signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on defence industrial cooperation.
Military Nursing Service officers brought under Ex-Servicemen re-employment rules
The Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2026, which extend Ex-Servicemen status to the Military Nursing Service, came into force on publication on 9 February 2026, the Ministry of Defence said.
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Sairang–Silchar train and opens blended hospitality services at Guwahati station
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a new Sairang–Silchar train linking Mizoram's capital with Assam's Barak Valley and inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati station on 9 February 2026.
Bastar Pandum 2026 concludes in Jagdalpur with 55,000 tribal participants across 12 categories
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026, a festival of Bastar's tribal culture, in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 9 February 2026.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Modi and Anwar Ibrahim hold talks in Malaysia; India to open its first Consulate in Malaysia, Malaysia joins IBCA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held official talks at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya, Malaysia, on 8 February 2026, during Modi's official visit to Malaysia on 7–8 February.
Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism in Raipur with five states; reiterates Naxal-free India before 31 March 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 8 February 2026 and said India will be completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
Japan's LDP under Sanae Takaichi wins a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives election; Modi congratulates her
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a two-thirds majority on its own in the snap election to the 465-seat House of Representatives held on 8 February 2026.
President Murmu pays tributes to Dr Zakir Husain, India's third President, on his birth anniversary
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President Dr Zakir Husain on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 8 February 2026.
Foundation ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley held in Andhra Pradesh; IBM and TCS launch quantum cloud services
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the foundation ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 8 February 2026.
Modi meets Indian diaspora leaders and INA veterans in Malaysia; OCI eligibility extended to sixth generation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian-origin leaders and veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) in Malaysia on 8 February 2026.
India sets up its first-ever pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.
UIDAI completes one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren in 83,000 schools
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on 8 February 2026 that its school drive has completed over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children in about 83,000 schools in five months.
Vaishnaw opens Siuri and Kumarpur road over bridges and flags off Asansol–Bokaro train in West Bengal
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro train in West Bengal by video conference on 8 February 2026.
Amit Shah addresses national conclave on the book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens' in Raipur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a national conclave in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 8 February 2026 on the book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', published by Bharat Prakashan, publisher of the weekly Organiser.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
India and the US agree on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement; US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods set at 18%
India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade in a joint statement released on 7 February 2026 (IST), which Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the same day.
ICMR and Indian Immunologicals begin Phase I human trial of an improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on 7 February 2026 that a Phase I human trial of an improved, indigenous Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) vaccine has begun after CDSCO approval.
Om Birla inaugurates NeVA Digital House in Bihar Legislature on Bihar Legislative Assembly's foundation day
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the NeVA Digital House in the Bihar Legislature and addressed legislators on the foundation day of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna on 7 February 2026.
CBDT releases draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 for feedback; rules cut from 511 to 333 and forms from 399 to 190
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) placed the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 and forms in the public domain on 7 February 2026, inviting feedback for 15 days until 22 February 2026.
Roadmap for self-reliance in pulses finalised at national consultation in Amlaha, Sehore
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a National Pulses Consultation and Strategy Meeting at the Food Legumes Research Platform (FLRP) in Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, on 7 February 2026.
Vaishnaw launches Qualcomm's 2 nm chip in Bengaluru, outlines India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 2 nm semiconductor chip designed by Qualcomm in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 7 February 2026 and outlined the focus of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
Modi arrives in Kuala Lumpur on his first foreign visit of 2026; Anwar Ibrahim receives him and joins community event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 7 February 2026 for a two-day official visit and was received at the airport by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Bhupender Yadav calls for review of all NTCA decisions at tiger range states conference in Alwar
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the two-day Conference of Chief Wildlife Wardens of Tiger Range States and Field Directors of Tiger Reserves in Alwar, Rajasthan, on 7 February 2026.
President Murmu inaugurates Bastar Pandum 2026 in Jagdalpur
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026, a festival of Bastar's tribal culture, at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 7 February 2026.
Advantage Vidarbha 2026 in Nagpur sees ₹10,080 crore solar and battery storage MoU on Day 2
Three MoUs, led by a ₹10,080 crore integrated solar and battery energy storage manufacturing plant, were signed on Day 2 of Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 7 February 2026.