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24 Feb 2026

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Modi to address Israeli Knesset plenum during Israel visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to become the first Indian prime minister to address the Israeli Knesset plenum during a two‑day visit to Israel beginning 25 February 2026. The visit underscores growing strategic ties in defence, innovation, and regional cooperation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the visit historic. Modi will speak at a special plenary session in Jerusalem, joining leaders such as Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid. The address signals deeper bilateral engagement and India’s expanding role in West Asia during a pivotal year.
  • Date and context: visit to Israel begins 25 February 2026; Modi to address Knesset plenary.
  • Significance: first Indian PM to address the Knesset.
  • Participants: Netanyahu, Herzog, Ohana, Lapid among others.
  • Themes: defence cooperation, innovation, regional engagement.
  • Geopolitical implication: stronger India‑Israel strategic partnership.

Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest prime minister

The Netherlands will swear in 38‑year‑old Rob Jetten as the country’s youngest prime minister, making him the first openly gay head of government. The ceremony will take place at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, with King Willem‑Alexander presiding. Jetten’s Democrat 66 (D66) emerged victorious after a snap election in October, defeating Geert Wilders’ far‑right PVV. The new coalition ended the previous government’s 11‑month tenure. Jetten’s leadership signals a centrist shift in Dutch politics and sets a milestone for LGBTQ representation in Europe’s political leadership landscape.
  • New PM: Rob Jetten, 38, youngest in Dutch history; openly gay.
  • Ceremony: at Huis ten Bosch Palace; King presiding.
  • Election context: D66 defeated PVV in a snap election in October.
  • Coalition history: previous right‑wing government lasted 11 months.
  • Significance: milestone for LGBTQ representation in Dutch politics.
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ENVIRONMENT

Goa hosts World Ocean Science Congress 2026

Goa is hosting the fourth World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at the National Institute of Oceanography in Panaji, bringing together scientists, policymakers, maritime industries and coastal communities. The event runs until 26 February 2026 and focuses on ocean health, climate resilience and sustainable blue economy pathways. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted Goa’s maritime heritage and scientific temperament. He noted that nearly 75 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and about 25 percent of India’s population lives in coastal regions. With Goa’s 193‑kilometre coastline, fisheries, tourism and maritime trade form key economic sectors linked to the sea.
  • Location and duration: National Institute of Oceanography, Panaji; runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Themes: ocean health, climate resilience, blue economy pathways.
  • Goa context: maritime heritage and coastline‑based economy.
  • Statistical backdrop: large coastal population and marine resources importance.
  • Policy and research focus: cross‑sector collaboration for sustainable seas.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PhonePe launches AI‑powered natural language search

PhonePe announced an AI‑powered natural language search feature built on Microsoft Foundry on 23 February 2026. The new tool enables users to navigate, pay, recharge and track transactions through simple voice or text commands. This represents a shift from button‑based navigation to intent‑driven, conversational interactions within the app, aiming to improve ease of use, security and personalization. Users can simply type or speak their intent, and the system will route actions accordingly. The update aligns with broader fintech trends toward more intuitive and accessible digital payments on mobile platforms.
  • Launch date: 23 February 2026; platform: PhonePe with Microsoft Foundry.
  • Feature: AI‑powered natural language search for payments and actions.
  • User benefit: simpler, voice/text driven interactions; potential security improvements.
  • Interaction mode: moves away from menu navigation to intent‑based routing.
  • Strategic impact: enhances user experience in mobile payments.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Nidhi Chhibber takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO

Nidhi Chhibber has assumed additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog after the term of BVR Subrahmanyam ended on 24 February 2026. An IAS officer of the 1994 batch from the Chhattisgarh cadre, she previously served as Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) and as Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Her elevation comes at a crucial time for India’s policy think tank, signaling a continuity of reform efforts and a focus on monitoring and evaluating developmental programs as the country advances its governance agenda in 2026.
  • Appointment: Nidhi Chhibber becomes NITI Aayog CEO on 24 February 2026.
  • Background: 1994 batch IAS, previously DMEO Director General.
  • Past roles: Chairperson of CBSE; experienced in development evaluation.
  • Policy context: leadership transition for India’s policy think tank.
  • Strategic aim: strengthen policy planning and program evaluation in 2026.
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DEFENCE

INS Anjadip to be commissioned on 27 February 2026

The Indian Navy will commission INS Anjadip, the third vessel of the eight‑ship Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW‑SWC) project, on 27 February 2026 at Chennai Port. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Chief of the Naval Staff Dinesh K. Tripathi. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, INS Anjadip strengthens India’s ASW capabilities and supports the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence manufacturing vision. The vessel is designed for shallow‑water operations, with advanced sonar and tracking systems to enhance coastal defence and submarine detection in littoral waters.
  • Event: Commissioning of INS Anjadip on 27 February 2026.
  • Location: Chennai Port; presiding official: Chief of the Naval Staff Dinesh K. Tripathi.
  • Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
  • Role: strengthens anti‑submarine warfare in shallow waters.
  • Strategic context: supports Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Shashi Tharoor conferred honorary D.Litt by St Xavier’s University

Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) by St Xavier’s University, Kolkata, during its seventh convocation on 21 February 2026. Tharoor described the honour as deeply meaningful since it is his first honorary doctorate in India, despite multiple international recognitions. The ceremony was held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, where over 1,000 students received degrees. Tharoor recalled his earlier role as convocation speaker for the university and noted that this distinction holds special significance as a former Xaverian.
  • Award: Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) to Shashi Tharoor.
  • Event date: 21 February 2026; venue: Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata.
  • Context: Tharoor’s first honorary doctorate in India.
  • Background: previously invited as convocation speaker for St Xavier’s University.
  • Significance: recognition of contributions to public life and literature.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

National Arogya Fair 2026 to boost Ayush and farmer livelihoods

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress, will organise the National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon in Maharashtra’s Buldhana district from 25 to 28 February 2026. The four‑day event aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine, expand public access to traditional healthcare, and create sustainable livelihoods for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry. The fair will be inaugurated on 25 February by President Droupadi Murmu at Visava Maidan, Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan. The Governor of Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and other dignitaries will attend. The event supports rural livelihoods and national health policy goals.
  • Dates: 25–28 February 2026; location: Shegaon, Buldhana district, Maharashtra.
  • Objective: promote Ayush medicine and traditional healthcare access.
  • Livelihood focus: farmers through medicinal plants and agroforestry.
  • Inauguration: 25 February 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu at Visava Maidan.
  • Attendees: Governor of Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ayush Prataprao Jadhav.

Mobile labs launched to ensure National Highway quality

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has launched Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs) to monitor ongoing highway construction projects. Pilot runs are underway in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka and Odisha. These mobile labs are equipped with advanced non‑destructive testing tools to ensure road quality and durability. A National Highway Quality Monitoring Portal with real‑time GPS tracking is being developed to improve transparency and accountability. The MoRTH initiative emphasizes quality and safety alongside road expansion, aligning with India’s broader push to maintain high infrastructure standards while expanding transport networks.
  • Initiative: Mobile Quality Control Vans (MQCVs) for highways.
  • Pilot sites: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha.
  • Technology: non‑destructive testing tools on mobile labs.
  • Portal: National Highway Quality Monitoring Portal with GPS tracking.
  • Policy aim: enhance quality, safety and durability of highways.
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