{"id":66497,"date":"2026-02-12T10:22:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=66497"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T05:56:33","slug":"12-feb-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/12-02-2026\/12-feb-2026","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 12-February-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Govt. plans guidelines on books by veterans<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>


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Sensitive items out of U.S. statement on deal with India<\/strong>


<\/td>		The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions in Egypt point to ancient trade links<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(History)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ken-Betwa linking project protest turns violent; 3 cases filed<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page2)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong>


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Odisha govt. revises Maoist surrender policy, second time in less than 3 months<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu (Page2)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Internal Security)<\/strong>

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No reduction in States\u2019 share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Vande Mataram to be played before the National Anthem: govt.<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>

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Calling Rafale a \u2018hero\u2019, Vice Chief of Air Staff seeks more fighter planes<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Defence)<\/strong>


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Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist<\/strong>


<\/td>		The Hindu(Page7)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page8)<\/strong><\/a>

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

<\/td>		GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>


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US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal \u2014 how this affects India<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Day care centres<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page4)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2019s first ricin \u2018bioterrorism\u2019 case<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Health\/(GS3)Internal Security)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for states\u2019 reorganisation<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
As AI shapes world, Global South must seize the moment<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Supreme Court notifies new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Rafale, Su-30, Tejas to be part of \u2018Vayu Shakti\u2019 at Pokhran, will highlight Operation Sindoor success<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Defence)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
US tones down both factsheet and joint statement on trade deal \u2014 how this affects India<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India is set to get two new telescopes and upgrade one in Ladakh.<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Why Supreme Court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CURTAIN RAISER EXERCISE VAYUSHAKTI 2026<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Defence)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NITI Aayog Releases Study Reports on Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)\/GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Advancing India\u2019s Mental Healthcare and Well-Being<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Redefining Inter-City Mobility: High-Speed Rail Corridors in India<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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