India’s Balancing Act Between the US and Russia: The US claims that India has “agreed to stop buying Russian oil” under the 2026 India–US trade understanding. The statement has revived questions about how India balances its long-standing partnership with Russia amid mounting geopolitical and economic pressure from the US.The US claim on ending Russian oil […]
Day: February 11, 2026
Supreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
Supreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy for Autism: The Supreme Court ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) outside approved clinical trials and directed the Union Government to create a dedicated regulatory authority for stem cell research.The Court held that such therapy lacks established evidence […]
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: The Union Budget 2026–27 marked a decisive step in India’s technology strategy with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. Building on the ecosystem created under ISM 1.0, the new phase reflects a transition from policy formulation and capacity creation to consolidation, technological depth, and global integration. ISM 2.0 aims […]
Network Readiness Index Report 2025
Network Readiness Index Report 2025: India has improved its digital readiness by four ranks to 45th position in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, released by the Portulans Institute, a non-profit research institute based in Washington, DC.The index maps the network-based readiness of 127 economies across 53 indicators grouped under four pillars: Technology, People, Governance, […]
India’s Next-Generation Tsunami Warning System
India’s Next-Generation Tsunami Warning System: India plans to establish a ₹300-crore Regional Service Centre (RSC) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to strengthen its tsunami monitoring and early warning system.The proposed Regional Service Centre (RSC) will be established at Vijaynagar on Swaraj Dweep in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and will also provide tsunami warning […]
China’s Panda Diplomacy
China’s Panda Diplomacy: China recalled its giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei from Japan ahead of schedule amid rising bilateral tensions, highlighting how panda diplomacy is increasingly constrained by geopolitics, nationalism, and animal-welfare controversies.Panda diplomacy refers to the practice by China of gifting (earlier) or long-term leasing (now) giant pandas to foreign countries to […]
Lyriothemis keralensis
Lyriothemis keralensis: Researchers have discovered and formally described a new dragonfly species from Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis, highlighting the State’s rich but underexplored biodiversity.It is a newly described species of dragonfly (Order: Odonata) endemic to Kerala, scientifically identified and named to reflect the State’s biodiversity.It is Found in vegetated pools and irrigation canals.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February. The United Nations marks this day to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Despite progress in education, gender gaps still exist in STEM careers […]
Kerala’s First Woman Judge with Disability
Kerala’s First Woman Judge with Disability: Kerala is on the verge of creating history in its judicial system. In a powerful example of inclusion and determination, Thanya Nathan, a young lawyer with visual impairment, has topped the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination merit list among candidates with benchmark disabilities. Her achievement goes beyond personal success. […]
R Vijay Anandh Named CEO of City Union Bank
R Vijay Anandh Named CEO of City Union Bank: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of City Union Bank. The decision was communicated through an RBI letter dated February 9, 2026, and the appointment will take […]
