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172 stories for “Art” · February 2026
Clear filtersOverview The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced a major expansion of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) in February 2026, with a specific focus on nurturing entrepreneurs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The...
Entering into the economic landscape of 2026, the state of Tamil Nadu has effectively and aggressively capitalized on the five new Geographical Indication (GI) tags it recently received, bringing the state's total formid...
The US has officially left the Paris Agreement under President Donald Trump, becoming the only country to withdraw from the climate pact twice; it first exited in 2017 and rejoined in 2021 under President Biden. The US i...
The State Bank of India launched 'CHAKRA' (Centre of Excellence for Sunrise Sectors) on 31 January 2026 to build expertise in evaluating and financing emerging high-technology industries. SBI has identified eight sunrise...
The Budget unveiled an Integrated Textile Programme for the labour-intensive textile and apparel sector, whose allocation rose by nearly 25%. Its components include a National Fibre Scheme for man-made fibres, silk and w...
Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh became the first in India to collect panchayat property tax online through the SAMARTH Panchayat portal. The service, launched at Sankara Gram Panchayat in Nagri block, uses UPI-based pa...
Two new schemes for persons with disabilities were announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana will offer customised, industry-oriented training in IT, AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Com...
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed turning 15 archaeological sites into experiential cultural destinations, including Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Adichanallur, Sarnath, Hastinapur and Leh Palace. Adichanallur, on the T...
Overview: In February 2026, India hit a milestone by achieving 200GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, marking a significant step toward the 2030 targets. The government introduced the 'Green Energy Corridor Phase-III' to int...
In Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Government of India, the Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene forms part of the right to life under Article 21. It noted that lack of sanitary products undermines the right to educ...
The Supreme Court suspended the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, and, using its Article 142 powers, revived the repealed 2012 regulations in the interim. Petitioners challenge...
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reset its Doomsday Clock on 27 January 2026, placing the hands 85 seconds from midnight. This is the closest the clock has ever come to the hour that symbolises global catastrophe. E...
