Headlines of the Day 12-February-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Govt. plans guidelines on books by veteransThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)


Sensitive items out of U.S. statement on deal with India


The Hindu(Page1)

GS2(IR)
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions in Egypt point to ancient trade links

The Hindu(Page1)

GS2(History)
Ken-Betwa linking project protest turns violent; 3 cases filed

The Hindu(Page2)

GS3(Economy)


Odisha govt. revises Maoist surrender policy, second time in less than 3 monthsThe Hindu (Page2)GS3(Internal Security)

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok SabhaThe Hindu(Page6)GS2(Governance)
Vande Mataram to be played before the National Anthem: govt.The Hindu(Page6)GS2(Governance)

Calling Rafale a ‘hero’, Vice Chief of Air Staff seeks more fighter planes

The Hindu(Page6)
GS3(Defence)


Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist


The Hindu(Page7)
GS2(Governance/GS3(Economy)
Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearingsThe Hindu(Page8)

GS2(Governance)
The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life
The Hindu(Page8)GS3(Economy)
Have States gained from the 16th FC?The Hindu(Page10)

GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)


US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal — how this affects IndiaIndian Express(Page1)
GS2(IR)
Day care centresIndian Express(Page4)GS2(Health)
India’s first ricin ‘bioterrorism’ caseIndian Express(Page9)GS2(Health/(GS3)Internal Security)
Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for states’ reorganisationIndian Express(Page11)GS2(Governance)
As AI shapes world, Global South must seize the momentIndian Express(Page11)GS3(Science and Tech)
Supreme Court notifies new guidelines for designating Senior AdvocatesIndian Express(Page12)GS2(Governance)
Rafale, Su-30, Tejas to be part of ‘Vayu Shakti’ at Pokhran, will highlight Operation Sindoor successIndian Express(Page12)GS3(Defence)
US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal — how this affects IndiaIndian Express(Page16)GS2(IR)
India is set to get two new telescopes and upgrade one in Ladakh.Indian Express(Page16)GS3(Science and Tech)
Why Supreme Court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypesIndian Express(Page16)GS2(Governance)
CURTAIN RAISER EXERCISE VAYUSHAKTI 2026PIBGS3(Defence)
NITI Aayog Releases Study Reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net ZeroPIBGS2(IR)/GS3(Environment)
Advancing India’s Mental Healthcare and Well-BeingPIBGS2(Health)
Redefining Inter-City Mobility: High-Speed Rail Corridors in IndiaPIBGS3(Economy)
 

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