{"id":67099,"date":"2026-02-20T10:29:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=67099"},"modified":"2026-02-20T11:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:34:36","slug":"20-feb-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/20-02-2026\/20-feb-2026","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 20-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>
SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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India sees future, not fear, in AI, says Prime Minister at plenary session of summit<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a>



<\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SC slams unchecked freebies, questions \u2018appeasement\u2019<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page4)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Unresolved India-China boundary is affecting ties, says General Naravane<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page4)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>
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India signs statement condemning Israel\u2019s plan for West Bank<\/strong>

<\/td>		The Hindu (Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong>



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SC to hear from May 5 over 250 petitions challenging CAA for discrimination<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu (Page6)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu (Page8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>


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Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu (Page8)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How do graphics processing units work?<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong>

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Zydus introduces chronic retinal disease biosimilar<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(Health)<\/strong>

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Iran, U.S. boost military posture amid rising tensions in West Asia<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
U.S. President gathers members of the Board of Peace for first meet of body<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>



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


States\u2019 capex holds key to growth momentum<\/strong><\/td>		Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>





Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech )<\/strong>





GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
After Bangladesh elections, neither Delhi or Dhaka should expect too much too quickly<\/strong>

<\/td>		Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
In India-US deal, there is a dangerous asymmetry. California can bridge the gap<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
DRDO validates key parachute test for India\u2019s Gaganyaan mission<\/strong>
<\/td>		Indian Express(Page12)<\/strong>
<\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Right to life includes dignity: Gauhati High Court tells Assam govt to help 600 evicted families<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Production of rare-earth magnets by yr-end: Govt<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bihar\u2019s ban on open sale of meat, and why implementing it will be a challenge<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Indians\u2019 gold (and silver) investment craze is weighing on the economy again<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India\u2013New Zealand Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Horticulture Cooperation<\/strong>
<\/td>		PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, to launch the Vibrant Villages Programme\u2013II (VVP\u2013II) tomorrow at Nathanpur village in Cachar district of Assam<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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 today<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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