TODAYS TOP NEWS
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The Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Jharkhand has launched the ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ initiative, a community-driven conservation programme aimed at empowering women to protect forests and wildlife.
Amaravati, the upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to host India’s first Quantum Valley, anchored by a proposed full-scale quantum computing facility from IBM. The initiative aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) and marks a major step in building next-generation computing infrastructure within the country.
Karnataka government is examining a proposal to restrict or ban mobile phone use among children below 16 years, citing concerns over digital addiction and exposure to harmful online content.
Soundala village in Maharashtra has declared itself a “caste-free” village. The unanimous resolution, passed by the Gram Sabha on 5 February 2026, commits the community to rejecting caste-based distinctions and promoting equality under the motto “Aamchi jaat… manav” — meaning “my caste is humanity”.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the new Davem–Sanvordem bridge in Sattari taluka, marking a major infrastructure push aimed at improving connectivity in the region. The Rs 29.9 crore project is expected to replace the existing narrow single-lane bridge and significantly ease traffic movement for residents and commuters.
A Training and Sensitization Programme for Judges and Public Prosecutors on persons with disabilities was held at the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy (APJA) in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid foundation stone for the Cultural Museum Project for Exhibiting ‘Vrindavani Vastra’ at Khanapara, in Guwahati.
In Manipur, Class 10 board Examination to be conducted by Board of Secondary Education Manipur, BOSEM will began from today. The examination will continue till the 23rd of next month.
In a major boost to soybean cultivation and farmer empowerment, Nagaland hosted its first-ever Soybean Festival at Agri Expo, Chümoukedima from February 20 to 21, bringing together over 200 farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials from across the state.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has proposed the creation of a “National Legislative Index” to ensure transparent evaluation of the performance of state legislatures across the country.
Kasauli Centre
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at CRI Kasauli. India will supply 55 lakh doses to the Universal Immunization Programme by April 2026, marking a milestone in self-reliance and 99% vaccine coverage.
Indian Railways has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into seven key passenger-facing applications to improve grievance redressal, ticket confirmation prediction, housekeeping services, and crowd management. The initiative, led by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), was highlighted at the AI India Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Election Commission has taken the initiative to train judicial officers for hearings related to the SIR process in West Bengal.
2. Private hospital nurses from across Kerala staged a Statewide token strike on Saturday, demanding that their minimum salary be raised to ₹40,000. As part of the agitation, striking nurses held a massive procession through Thrissur city and organised a rights declaration convention near Sakthan Stand.
3. Government has set up a high-level committee to investigate the failure of ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission.On January 12, 2026, ISRO’s PSLV-C62 failed during flight.
PSLV-C61, carrying the 1,696-kg earth observation satellite RISAT-1B, deviated shortly after third-stage ignition.
4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (February 21, 2026) held protests in different parts of the country against the Congress party over the “shirts-off” demonstration by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the India AI Impact Summit venue in New Delhi a day ago.
5. Punjab Police has arrested six persons, including a serving army personnel, a dismissed cop and two women with narcotics, arms and ammunition, drug money and two high-end vehicles in Fardikot.
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1. In Delhi, 14 people were injured in a fire that broke out at a residence in Majlis Park area of Adarsh Nagar at 9 this morning. According to the Delhi Fire Department, the fire was caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. Five fire tenders reached the spot and doused the fire.
2. In Punjab, two on-duty policemen were found dead with bullet injuries near the International Border in a village in Gurdaspur district. The area, part of the Dorangla sector, is frequently targeted by Pakistan-based state and non-state actors for drone crossings carrying drugs, arms, and ammunition.
3. NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital in Pune again on Sunday after suffering from mild dehydration. The 85-year-old politician’s condition is now stable.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar 2026, a joint Special Forces drill between the Indian Army and the United States Army, will be held at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh Cantonment in Himachal Pradesh from February 23 to March 15.
2. After clearing the Rafale jet deal with France, India is now set to formalise the procurement of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, with the Sukhoi-57 from Russia emerging as the first choice. The jet had made a flying demonstration at Aero India in Bengaluru in February last year.
3. Deliveries of the much-awaited indigenous jet, the Tejas Mark 1A, are expected to start in the next fiscal, which commences on April 1.
4. In Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists have been killed in a joint security operation in Kishtwar district. operation, code-named “Trashi-I”, was launched on the basis of specific intelligence inputs about the presence of three Pakistani terrorists in the area.
5. UK Sells Decommissioned Survey Ship HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh: A decommissioned Royal Navy survey ship, HMS Enterprise, that redefined hydrographic and oceanographic operations across the globe for two decades, is set to have a new lease of life after being sold to the Bangladesh Navy.
6. As part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations marking 60 years of dedicated service to the nation, the Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Frontier, yesterday organized the ‘Bordermen Marathon – 2026’ in Amritsar.
FINANCE
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1. IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new Head of its Operations Control Centre (OCC), marking a key leadership change following the airline’s operational disruptions in December 2025.
2. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, L&T Vyoma signed an MoU with the Gujarat government to conduct a feasibility study for a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre in Dholera SIR. The ₹25,000 crore project aims to strengthen Gujarat’s AI infrastructure and digital ecosystem by 2028.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Actress Rashmika Mandanna and actor Vijay Deverakonda have made their relationship official on social media. While sharing their future plans they called their wedding, “wedding of VIROSH”. The name Virosh has been created by their fans for Vijay and Rashmika together. The couple is reportedly set to get married on February 26.
2. In a landmark achievement for Indian cinema, ‘Boong’, a Manipuri-language coming-of-age film, has won the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards. The victory marks a significant global recognition for regional Indian storytelling on an international stage.
23 Feb(Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Phlguna 22,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Phlguna 06
Tithi : Shashthi (up to 9:09 am) Saptami
Nakshatra: Bharani (up to 4:33 pm) Krithika
Rahu : 08:23 AM – 09:48 AM
Yamaganda : 11:14 AM – 12:40 PM
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