Digital Governance
Seva Teerth: New PMO Complex
Seva Teerth was inaugurated on 13 Feb 2026 with the motto “Nagrik Devo Bhava” (Citizens are akin to God). It houses the PMO, NSC Secretariat, and Cabinet Secretariat, replacing the colonial-era South Block.
Health & Welfare
PM RAHAT Scheme
PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victims Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment) provides cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh to road accident victims. It was the first scheme signed at Seva Teerth.
Women Empowerment
Lakhpati Didis Target Doubled
The Lakhpati Didis programme target was doubled from 3 crore to 6 crore by March 2029. The original target was achieved a year early in March 2026, showcasing the programme’s success in women’s economic empowerment.
Defence
India’s Largest Defence Deal: 114 Rafale Jets
The DAC approved 114 Rafale jets under the MRFA programme worth ~₹3.25 lakh crore. 18 will be fly-away; rest manufactured in India with up to 60% indigenous content. India already operates 36 Rafale jets.
International Relations
Bangladesh Elections: BNP Victory
BNP led by Tarique Rahman won ~212 seats in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections on 12 Feb 2026. Tarique Rahman, son of late ex-PM Khaleda Zia, is set to become PM, marking a significant political shift.
Defence Manufacturing
Dornier 228 for Coast Guard
MoD signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL (Kanpur) for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard under the Buy (Indian) category, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing.
Maritime Security
Indian Navy Commands CTF-154
The Indian Navy assumed command of CTF-154 at CMF Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. CTF 154 focuses on maritime domain awareness, counter-piracy, and maritime interdiction operations.
Sports
Zimbabwe’s Historic T20 World Cup Upset
Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Zimbabwe posted 169/2; Australia bowled out for 146. Blessing Muzarabani became the 3rd Zimbabwean to take 100 T20I wickets.
Science & Technology
India’s Youngest Analogue Astronaut
17-year-old Aditya Pandya became India’s youngest analogue astronaut after completing an 8-day simulated lunar habitat mission in Dholavira, Gujarat, marking a milestone in space training.
Agriculture
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Doubled
The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund was doubled from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore to strengthen post-harvest management, cold chains, and agricultural value chain efficiency.