Polity & Governance
Constitutional bodies, Parliament, judiciary and governance reforms
CAQM Issues Statutory Direction for Stricter Particulate Matter (PM) Emission Norms in Industries across Delhi-NCR
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) issued Statutory Direction No. 98 on February 21, 2026, mandating a uniform parti...
SIR of electoral rolls in the remaining 22 states, Union Territories to start in April, says EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 22 states and Union Territories to begin preparatory work for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of ele...
‘Will not let your tears go in vain’: Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh holds outreach with displaced Kuki-Zo, Meitei communities
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, 2026, ending an extended period of President's Rule Kuki leader Nemc...
Vibrant Villages 2: Rs 6,839 crore will be spent to upgrade 1,954 villages, Amit Shah says
The Union Home Minister launched the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II (VVP-II) from Nathunpur village in Assam's Barak Valley, with an outlay of Rs 6,839 ...
Centre forms Empowered Committee for CAA implementation in West Bengal
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted an Empowered Committee on February 20, 2026, to oversee scrutiny and approval of citizenship applications unde...
Why French President Macron has urged India to ‘join the club’ in banning social media for kids
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi (February 19, 2026), urged PM Modi to ban social media for children und...
Marriage registration in Gujarat: Parental consent provision flies in the face of rights, court rulings
The Gujarat government has proposed an amendment to its Marriage Registration Rules that would require couples to provide parents' contact details and confir...
Treatise for federalism: On Tamil Nadu and the Kurian Joseph report
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's Justice Kurian Joseph Committee on Federalism submitted its first part report on February 16, 2026, which was tabled ...
NITI Aayog finds gaps in apprentice scheme push, recommends 5-point reform plan
NITI Aayog released a comprehensive report highlighting significant gaps in India's apprenticeship ecosystem under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Sche...
SC orders deployment of judicial officers in Bengal's SIR exercise
The Supreme Court of India issued an "extraordinary order" directing the Calcutta High Court to deploy serving and retired judicial officers to oversee the a...
Discussion on with social media platforms over protection needed for society: Vaishnaw
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held discussions with major social media platforms regarding the protection of political content and the prevention of...
Many nations have lauded India’s move to mandate AI labelling, says Vaishnaw, as new IT rules take effect
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, came into force on February 20, 2026, mandating cle...
A case of Al-generated EPIC card in Bengal
A case of an AI-generated Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC) — the official voter identity document issued by the Election Commission of India — surfaced i...
India pitch at AI impact summit 2026: Democratising AI, respecting sovereignty
India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from February 16–21, 2026 — the first global AI summit held by a Global South nation The...
‘Right-sizing’ federalism: Tamil Nadu panel headed by Justice Kurian Joseph calls for changes in language policy, Governor post
A high-level committee chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Kurian Joseph has submitted a comprehensive report to the Tamil Nadu Government recommending ...
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...
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 —...
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...
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 ...
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...