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13 February 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 13 February 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
21 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The article covers major news stories from Karnataka, including the state government's decision to increase the retirement age of government employees, the state's plan to set up a new industrial policy, and the launch…
Read full storyThe article discusses how young adults in Kerala are redefining the meaning of Valentine's Day, moving away from traditional dating and instead celebrating all kinds of love, including platonic friendships. This shift i…
Read full storyThe article discusses several major news stories from Karnataka, including the state government's decision to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the launch of a new scheme to provide free laptops to col…
Read full storyManipuri dancer Darshana Jhaveri will be conferred the Nishagandhi Puraskaram award by Kerala Tourism at the inaugural ceremony of the Nishagandhi Dance Festival on February 13. This recognition of Jhaveri's contributio…
Read full storyThe article discusses the major news stories from Karnataka today. It covers the state government's decision to grant a 4% quota for the Vokkaliga community in government jobs and education, the ongoing protests by farm…
Read full storyThe U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies. This comes in the wake of his recent moves to cut off oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico…
Read full storyBiman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed flights between Dhaka and Karachi, Pakistan, after a gap of 14 years. This development is significant as it marks the restoration of air connectivity between the two neighboring cou…
Read full storyThe Karnataka and Goa Directorate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has won the Prime Minister's banner and trophy for the second consecutive year at the Republic Day Camp 2026. The cadets from this directorate delivere…
Read full storyThe article discusses the prevailing cold conditions in Kashmir, with Sonamarg being the coldest place with a low of minus 11.2 degrees Celsius. This is part of the 40-day period of extreme cold known as 'Chilla-i-Kalan…
Read full storyThe 77th Republic Day was celebrated nationwide, with the grand parade at New Delhi's Kartavya Path leading the national festivities. The central theme for the celebrations was '150 Years of Vande Mataram'. This annual…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed social media platforms like YouTube, Meta, and Google to block a viral video depicting the January 21 killing of a 29-year-old man in Manipur's Churachandpur. This action was…
Read full storySimran Bala will create history by commanding an all-male CRPF marching contingent of over 140 personnel at the Republic Day parade. This marks a significant milestone as it's the first time a woman officer will lead an…
Read full storyEU leaders are slated to be the chief guests for India's Republic Day function. For the Republic Day Celebrations-2026, the central theme will be 'Vande Mataram', with six States and departments showcasing this through…
Read full storyThe Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reported a significant achievement in 2025, seizing 1.33 lakh kg of drugs valued at approximately ₹2,000 crore. This operation also led to the busting of six drug laboratories across f…
Read full storyThe Gaza Strip witnessed a tragic incident where a grandmother and grandson perished in a tent fire while cooking, highlighting the severe humanitarian conditions. This occurred as actress Angelina Jolie visited the Raf…
Read full storyNational Mathematics Day, celebrated on December 22, honors the birth anniversary of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The article draws a parallel between the verifiable measurements of Jantar Mantar's astronomical in…
Read full storyNational Mathematics Day, observed annually on December 22nd, commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The article highlights that mathematical ability is not innate…
Read full storyThe SMC Bill seeks to reform SEBI's regulatory framework by capping its inspection and probe powers at 8 years and mandating investigation completion within 180 days. This initiative aims to reduce regulatory overhang a…
Read full storyIndia plans a Vande Mataram-themed 77th Republic Day celebration, inviting top EU leaders as chief guests. This move is significant as an EU-India Summit is scheduled alongside the festivities to finalize the long-pendi…
Read full storyRahul Gandhi criticized the 'VB-G RAM G Bill', alleging it undermines the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). He stated the bill, by capping work and increasing denials, effectively 'demoli…
Read full storySittilingi, a tribal valley in western Tamil Nadu, has achieved a remarkable reduction in its Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). From 147 per 1,000 births in the early 1990s, the IMR now stands at 8. This significant improvem…
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