Headlines of the Day 20-February-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: ECThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(Governance)
India sees future, not fear, in AI, says Prime Minister at plenary session of summitThe Hindu(Page1)



GS3(Science and Tech)
SC slams unchecked freebies, questions ‘appeasement’
The Hindu(Page4)
GS2(Governance)
Unresolved India-China boundary is affecting ties, says General NaravaneThe Hindu(Page4)
GS2(IR)
India signs statement condemning Israel’s plan for West Bank

The Hindu (Page6)GS2(IR)



SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discriminationThe Hindu (Page6)
GS2(Governance)
There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens
The Hindu (Page8)GS2(Governance)


Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlightThe Hindu (Page8)
GS2(IR)
How do graphics processing units work?
The Hindu(Page10)
GS3(Science and Tech)

Zydus introduces chronic retinal disease biosimilar
The Hindu(Page12)

GS2(Health)

Iran, U.S. boost military posture amid rising tensions in West AsiaThe Hindu(Page14)GS2(IR)
U.S. President gathers members of the Board of Peace for first meet of bodyThe Hindu(Page15)

GS2(IR)



India set to join US-led Pax Silica today on sidelines of AI summitIndian Express(Page1)GS2(IR)/GS3(Science and Tech)
Need naval forces to join hands to tackle maritime threats: Rajnath SinghIndian Express(Page2)GS3(Defence)
ISRO improved fire detection algo ready for test in rabi harvest seasonIndian Express(Page2)
GS3(Environment/Science and Tech)
Budget to AI, same warning: Implementation, not appearance, will be key


States’ capex holds key to growth momentum
Indian Express(Page10)





Indian Express(Page10)
GS3(Science and Tech )





GS3(Economy)
After Bangladesh elections, neither Delhi or Dhaka should expect too much too quickly

Indian Express(Page11)
GS2(IR)
In India-US deal, there is a dangerous asymmetry. California can bridge the gapIndian Express(Page11)GS2(IR)
DRDO validates key parachute test for India’s Gaganyaan mission
Indian Express(Page12)
GS3(Science and Tech)
Right to life includes dignity: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt to help 600 evicted familiesIndian Express(Page14)GS2(Governance)
Production of rare-earth magnets by yr-end: GovtIndian Express(Page15)GS3(Economy)
Bihar’s ban on open sale of meat, and why implementing it will be a challengeIndian Express(Page16)GS2(Governance)
Indians’ gold (and silver) investment craze is weighing on the economy againIndian Express(Page16)GS3(Economy)
India–New Zealand Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Horticulture Cooperation
PIBGS2(IR)
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, to launch the Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II) tomorrow at Nathanpur village in Cachar district of AssamPIBGS2(Governance)
Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju launches NIGRANI App, Haj Wrist band and AI Chatbots of Ministry during formal inauguration of Chintan Shivir todayPIBGS2(Governance)
 

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