Headlines of the Day 07-February-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Oil imports from Russia hit 38-month lowThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(IR)


$120 million pledged to Chabahar port fully paid: govt.
The Hindu(Page1)

GS2(IR)
Shah calls for advanced tech solutions to secure borders, lauds BSF’s roleThe Hindu(Page2)

GS2(Governance)/GS3(Internal Security
SC gives Telangana Speaker 3 weeks to rule on defectionsThe Hindu(Page3)

GS2(Governance)

Supreme Court allows minor to end 30-week pregnancyThe Hindu (Page5)GS2(Governance)
Centre lays down eligibility criteria for ‘deep tech’ start-ups in country

The Hindu(Page5)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)
‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governanceThe Hindu(Page6)GS3(Environment)
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point



The Hindu(Page6)
GS2(IR)



Shrinking shock absorbers of BNP


The Hindu(Page8)
GS3(Environment)
RBI holds policy rate, FY26 inflation outlook seen at 2.1%The Hindu(Page11)
GS3(Economy)
Zydus’ Desidustat gets Orphan Drug tag from U.S. FDA for Sickle Cell diseaseThe Hindu(Page11)GS2(Health)
India’s rare earths push finds possible ally in Germany’s wind energy needsThe Hindu(Page13)GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Digital fraud cases: RBI plans compensation up to Rs 25,000 even if victim shares OTPIndian Express(Page1)
GS3(Economy)
Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic MissileIndian Express(Page9)




GS3(Defence)
Right to be forgotten: Supreme court to examine if it applies to online news

Indian Express(Page9)

GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Easing of tariffs is good news, but engagement with US now comes with statutory warningIndian Express(Page10)
GS3(Economy)
RBI maintains status quo, conserves policy ammunitionIndian Express(Page10)GS3(Economy)

START is over. Will a new nuclear arms race between the US and Russia take off?Indian Express(Page10)






GS(IR)
RBI holds interest rates steady: What drove the decision?Indian Express(Page15)GS3(Economy)
RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20 lakhIndian Express(Page15)


GS3(Economy)
Did Trump’s tariffs help manufacturing jobs in the US?Indian Express(Page18)GS2(IR/GS3(Economy))
Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. That is easier said than doneIndian Express(Page18)

GS2(IR/GS3(Economy)
 

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