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69 stories for “Global” · February 2026
Clear filtersIndian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the Crafoord Prize 2026 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his climate science research. The prize, often called the 'Nobel of geoscience...
Anna Chakra, India's digital decision-support system for moving food grains under the Public Distribution System, is a finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award, a global honour in operations research and analytics. Deve...
Rajasthan is India's top wool producer at 16,013.50 thousand kg, or 47.53% of national output, mostly from Marwari and Chokla breeds used for carpets, rugs and blankets. Jammu and Kashmir follows with 7,770 thousand kg o...
Andhra Pradesh is set to formally launch the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project to establish the State as a global centre for quantum research, innovation and talent. It will connect academic research with industrial...
Overview In February 2026, ISRO achieved a major milestone in the Gaganyaan program by successfully conducting the high-altitude Crew Escape System (CES) test. This critical trial ensures that Indian astronauts can safel...
India stands fifth worldwide in biomass energy production in 2026. The United States leads, Brazil is second largely because of sugarcane-based bioethanol, Indonesia is third and China fourth. Biomass energy is generated...
Overview In February 2026, the diplomatic relations between India and Malaysia reached a new peak with several key agreements focused on technology and culture. A major highlight was the decision to open a new Indian con...
Rouble Nagi, an Indian educator, has been named winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2026, which carries prize money of one million US dollars. The award was announced at the World Government Summit held in Dubai. The priz...
At the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington DC, India extended support to FORGE (Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement), the successor to the US-led Mineral Security Partnership. The grouping seeks to secure...
Overview The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held in February 2026, marked a watershed moment for Indian music. Several Indian artists achieved top honors, showcasing the successful fusion of traditional Indian sounds with gl...
Overview: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its first meeting of 2026 by maintaining the Repo Rate at 6.5%. The decision reflects a balanced approach to managing inflation while suppor...
Dubai in the UAE hosted the World Governments Summit 2026 on the theme 'Global Governance and Effective Leadership'. The summit seeks to shape how governments of the future work by encouraging international cooperation,...
