Headlines of the Day 28-February-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
‘Open war’: Afghan Taliban seeks ‘dialogue’ as Pakistan bombs Kabul, other citiesThe Hindu(Page1)
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New GDP series upgrades FY26 growth to 7.6%
The Hindu(Page1)




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Ladki Bahin scheme will continue despite fiscal strain on depts.: MinisterThe Hindu(Page2)

GS2(Governance)
Canadian PM Carney lands in Mumbai for four-day India visit


The Hindu(Page3)

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Tribal Affairs Ministry set to revamp forest rights cells, form ‘one-stop’ coordinating unitsThe Hindu(Page3)
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PM to launch nationwide drive on HPV vaccinationThe Hindu(Page3)
GS2(Health)
Meghalaya steps up meningococcal disease surveillance
The Hindu(Page3)

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President undertakes sortie in PrachandThe Hindu(Page4)

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Need to strike a balance, says SC on SHANTI Act petitionThe Hindu(Page4)

GS2(Governance)
Judicial officers will not be influenced, says SC
The Hindu(Page5)


GS2(Governance)
Navy boosts anti-submarine capability with INS Anjadip

The Hindu(Page5)GS3(Defence)



International law is not dead, its rules stay resilientThe Hindu(Page6)



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China, Russia call on Pakistan, Afghanistan to halt hostilities
Taliban & terror: How Pakistan came to declare ‘open war’ on Afghanistan
Indian Express


Indian Express
GS2(IR)




Before ‘corruption in judiciary’, the 15 instances where NCERT textbook revisions went unchallenged

Indian Express

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SC Collegium announces ‘advance transfer’ policy for incoming High Court Chief Justices
Indian Express(Page2)
GS2(Governance)
IAF showcases combat prowess, gives peek into Operation Sindoor missions at Exercise Vayu Shakti

Indian Express(Page8)
GS3(Defence)

8 cheetahs on 10-hour flight: India set to get new batch from Botswana
Indian Express(Page9)

GS2(IR)/GS3(Environment)

Mark Carney’s visit is about a vital reset in India-Canada tiesIndian Express(Page10)


GS2(IR)

The Supreme Court has defended its dignity vis a vis NCERT. But what about vulnerable communities?Indian Express(Page10)


GS2(Governance)
A storm is brewing in the Indian OceanIndian Express(Page10)GS2(IR)
DRDO conducts successful flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System

COMMISSIONING OF INS ANJADIP AT CHENNAI
PIB





PIB

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India–Bhutan Deepen Bilateral Cooperation on Trans-Boundary Rivers and Hydropower Projects
PIBGS2(IR)
Redefining Growth: India’s Revised GDP Estimates and the New Measurement Framework
PIB
GS3(Economy)
India’s Trade Partnerships Powering Global Integration and GrowthPIB
GS3(Economy)
 

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