- India hosted the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from 16 to 20 February.
- The summit focused on ethical and responsible artificial intelligence governance.
- More than 80 countries reportedly endorsed the AI Impact Declaration.
- Bharat Mandapam served as the main venue of the AI Summit.
- The government emphasized AI as a public digital good.
- The Union Budget 2026–27 focused on accelerating Viksit Bharat goals.
- Budget 2026 was presented on a Sunday—a rare parliamentary occurrence.
- A ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund was introduced.
- The fund aims to promote private investment in urban infrastructure.
- Capital expenditure allocation saw an increase compared to last fiscal.
- Special support was announced for semiconductor manufacturing.
- The Biopharma SHAKTI initiative was introduced to boost biotech manufacturing.
- The government reaffirmed its target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
- Focus expanded on women-led self-help groups under DAY-NRLM.
- Agricultural digital integration platform Bharat-VISTAAR was launched.
- The platform integrates farmer services and crop advisory systems.
- NHPC achieved a breakthrough milestone at the Dibang Hydropower Project.
- The Dibang Project capacity stands at 2,880 MW.
- The project is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The project also aims at flood control and water storage.
- India strengthened defense ties with France in February 2026.
- The H-125 helicopter final assembly line was inaugurated in Karnataka.
- The Airbus and Tata partnership expanded under Make in India.
- India increased its focus on defence manufacturing exports.
- Indigenous cadet training ship Krishna was commissioned.
- The ship enhances naval training capacity.
- The government reviewed national cybersecurity preparedness.
- A new digital grievance redressal portal was rolled out.
- Ministry of Railways expanded high-speed rail corridors review.
- Indian Railways announced modernization of signalling systems.
- National Highway expansion projects were approved.
- A new river-linking feasibility report was submitted.
- Jal Jeevan Mission coverage expanded in rural districts.
- Renewable energy installation crossed new milestones.
- Solar rooftop adoption increased under PM Surya Ghar scheme.
- India’s forex reserves showed a moderate rise in early February.
- GST collections remained stable in the first week of February.
- E-courts digital case management saw wider adoption.
- National Digital University pilot phase expanded.
- PM Gati Shakti dashboard integrated more ministries.
- RBI Monetary Policy Committee maintained status quo on repo rate.
- The repo rate remained unchanged in February review.
- RBI continued its withdrawal of accommodation stance.
- Inflation remained within tolerance band.
- Banking sector credit growth showed steady expansion.
- Digital payment transactions crossed a new monthly record.
- UPI usage continued strong momentum.
- Public sector banks reported improved asset quality.
- Gross NPAs declined compared to previous quarter.
- Government announced recapitalisation roadmap review.
- Financial literacy campaign was launched nationwide.
- Mudra loan disbursement crossed a new benchmark.
- Stand-Up India scheme coverage widened.
- SIDBI expanded MSME refinancing assistance.
- Export credit support for MSMEs was enhanced.
- Government reviewed disinvestment targets.
- RBI released updated cybersecurity compliance norms.
- NPCI introduced enhancements to digital payment security.
- Small Finance Banks expanded branch networks.
- Inflation expectations survey was published.
- IMF scheduled US economic review for late February.
- India’s GDP growth projection remained optimistic.
- Core sector output showed moderate expansion.
- Foreign Direct Investment inflows remained steady.
- SEBI tightened disclosure norms for listed entities.
- Insurance penetration saw incremental growth.
- Pension fund assets under management increased.
- Sovereign bond yields showed marginal volatility.
- Gold imports rose during early February.
- Rupee remained stable against the US dollar.
- India–France defence cooperation expanded in aviation sector.
- Indigenous drone surveillance trials were conducted.
- Coast Guard conducted maritime safety exercise.
- DRDO tested upgraded missile guidance system.
- Army initiated joint training exercise with friendly nation.
- Indian Navy enhanced Indo-Pacific patrol missions.
- Cyber defence simulation drill was conducted.
- Border infrastructure roads were accelerated.
- Defence exports policy was reviewed.
- Make in India defence procurement list expanded.
- Naval dockyard modernization project approved.
- Coastline radar network expanded.
- Counter-terror preparedness review held.
- Defence corridor investment proposals increased.
- Indigenous ammunition manufacturing scaled up.
- AI Summit emphasized ethical algorithm governance.
- India promoted open-source AI collaboration.
- AI skill development initiative announced.
- ISRO reviewed upcoming satellite launch schedule.
- Space sector startups received government support.
- India expanded semiconductor fabrication roadmap.
- Quantum computing research funding increased.
- Biotechnology research grants announced.
- National Supercomputing Mission expanded nodes.
- Digital public infrastructure model showcased globally.
- India promoted 5G rural connectivity expansion.
- Satellite internet regulatory framework reviewed.
- Climate change mitigation policies discussed.
- Green hydrogen policy implementation accelerated.
- EV charging network expansion announced.
- Smart grid pilot projects initiated.
- Ocean mission research vessel deployment updated.
- Deep sea mining feasibility discussed.
- National data governance framework updated.
- AI startups received innovation awards.
- Health tech digital registry expanded.
- Genome research collaboration strengthened.
- Indigenous chip design ecosystem promoted.
- Cybercrime reporting portal upgraded.
- Agri-tech drone mapping scaled up.
- EU signaled support for beginning Ukraine accession talks.
- Middle East tensions increased with US strategic deployments.
- Global oil prices showed minor volatility.
- BRICS economic consultations continued.
- G20 working groups discussed sustainable finance.
- India strengthened ties with ASEAN members.
- BIMSTEC connectivity projects reviewed.
- WHO global health advisory updated.
- UN climate forum preparatory meeting held.
- India reaffirmed commitment to Global South cooperation.
- ITF Bengaluru Open 2026 held in Karnataka.
- Domestic cricket tournaments continued across India.
- National Games preparations reviewed.
- Indian athletes secured medals in international events.
- Sports budget allocation discussions held.
- Women’s cricket tournaments expanded.
- Junior athletics championships concluded.
- Badminton league matches gained attention.
- Hockey training camp intensified.
- Chess grandmaster tournament held in India.
- 2 Feb – World Wetlands Day observed.
- 4 Feb – World Cancer Day observed.
- 6 Feb – International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.
- 10 Feb – National Deworming Day observed.
- 11 Feb – International Day of Women in Science.
- 13 Feb – World Radio Day observed.
- 14 Feb – Maha Shivratri celebrated.
- 15 Feb – International Childhood Cancer Day.
- 20 Feb – World Day of Social Justice observed.
- February marked National Science outreach events.
- DSSSB released February exam draft answer keys.
- Objection window remained open till 25 February.
- SSC exam calendar updates issued.
- RRB recruitment notifications reviewed.
- State PSC preliminary exam dates announced.
- Online application portals upgraded.
- Digital document verification expanded.
- E-admit card systems streamlined.
- Skill development training programs launched.
- Government employment statistics were updated.