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14 February 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 14 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.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The news article discusses the victory of the Congress party in the recent elections in India. It highlights that the party's success was due to good governance and the collective efforts of party workers. This informat…
Read full storyThe Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows individuals to refuse to answer questions that could potentially incriminate them. This is relevant for exam preparation as it highlights a key legal protection in the…
Read full storyThe Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced significant initiatives aimed at empowering women. Key proposals include establishing 'SHE Marts' to support rural women entrepreneurs,…
Read full storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant increase in the Budget 2026-27 allocation for the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The program component received an a…
Read full storyThe Economic Survey 2026 report highlights that unconditional cash transfers to women have contributed Rs 1.7 lakh crore to state deficits. This analysis suggests that such transfers risk widening fiscal deficits and we…
Read full storyA man named Mark Anderson, 36, from Mankato, Minnesota, was arrested for posing as an FBI agent and attempting to free an inmate, Luigi Mangione, from the Metropolitan Detention Centre. This incident highlights the impo…
Read full storyThis daily digest from Down To Earth, dated January 28, 2026, compiles significant environmental orders from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and National Green Tribunal. Such judicial pronouncements are crucial for unde…
Read full storyThe article underscores that for India's Republic to be truly sovereign, just, sustainable, and inclusive, democracy must be deepened at the grassroots level. This concept, highlighted implicitly for Republic Day 2026,…
Read full storySince 2019, during Prime Minister Modi's second term, significant constitutional amendments have been enacted to enhance representation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and…
Read full storyThe Congress party has accused the BJP government of a "direct assault on judicial independence" following the transfer of the Sambhal Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM). Congress alleges this transfer is a "textbook examp…
Read full storyThe upcoming delimitation exercise, expected after 2027, will involve redrawing Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies, significantly impacting India's political representation. This process, if driven solely by po…
Read full storyThe article advocates for a paradigm shift in development measurement, moving beyond mere economic expansion to focus on equitable, resilient, and environmentally sustainable growth, particularly in the context of clima…
Read full storyEconomist Parakala Prabhakar has critically labeled the "Systematic Intensive Revision" (SIR) of voter lists as a "peaceful political genocide." He warns that this process is allegedly designed to exclude dissenters and…
Read full storyA committee, constituted following Supreme Court directions, has concluded that domestic workers do not require a distinct law, asserting that existing labour codes offer sufficient protection. This stance is contentiou…
Read full storyIndia's rural employment guarantee law, widely understood as MGNREGA, is reportedly being replaced by a centrally controlled and budget-capped scheme. This significant policy shift transforms a rights-based, demand-driv…
Read full storyThe Indian National Congress, at 140 years old, faces a significant structural crisis. Amidst dominant right-wing politics, the party struggles to rebuild its organizational capacity while upholding its core principle o…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that democracy delivers in India as governance is people-centric, during the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC). India is hosting this significant event f…
Read full storyThe article suggests Europe should act as a "credible broker" in a new global framework, particularly concerning the United States' strategic interest in Greenland. It advocates for Europe to leverage its diplomatic str…
Read full storyPakistan's political history is marked by civilian governments struggling against military dominance, weak institutions, and social divisions. The appointment of Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force signifies a continua…
Read full storyThe article discusses the legality of alleged US operations in Venezuela, specifically targeting President Maduro, under international law. Many experts view such actions as a potential breach of Article 2(4) of the UN…
Read full storyUS Senator Marco Rubio stated that the US will not govern Venezuela but will exert pressure for changes through an oil blockade. Concurrently, a deposed Venezuelan leader is scheduled to appear in Manhattan's federal co…
Read full storyThe article emphasizes the continued, undeniable significance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in rural areas, despite discussions or perceptions of its operational evolution. For…
Read full storyA political debate emerged regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Congress leader Sonia Gandhi alleged the scheme's 'demolition,' terming it a 'collective failure.' BJP's Amit Ma…
Read full storyParliament has controversially repealed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), replacing it with the new "VB-G RAM G bill". The legislation was cleared by both houses in a single day, spar…
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