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62 stories for “Development” · February 2026
Clear filtersThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) missile technology. SFDR is a propulsion system meant for long-range air-to-air missiles. In the test...
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduced a new scheme to create a Buddhist Circuit in the north-eastern States. It will conserve and develop Buddhist temples and monasteries in the region and upgrade tourism infrastructure an...
Chennai will host the World Seafood Congress (WSC) 2026, the first time the event is being held in India. WSC is a global forum on fisheries and aquaculture that meets every two years. It is being organised by the Intern...
At the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026 in Chennai, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that a Tamil Biennale will be staged in January 2027. The State signed 127 memoranda of understanding valued at ₹22,794 crore,...
Overview 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...
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...
An RBI report on State finances found that Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry have steadily lowered their debt-to-GSDP ratios by up to 4 percentage points since 2021 without cutting development spendin...
In January 2026, Karnataka constituted the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Development Board under its 2025 Act on gig workers' social security. Chaired by the Labour Minister, it includes officials, four wo...
Overview In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Government of India placed strong emphasis on increasing capital expenditure (CapEx) to drive long-term economic growth. Investments were directed toward infrastructure sectors s...
The Union government has declared coking coal a critical and strategic mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, adding it to Part D of the First Schedule so that its exploration and mi...
Overview Following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the government introduced several tax reforms aimed at simplifying the tax system, improving compliance, and boosting economic activity. The changes focuse...
Overview February 2026 witnessed the observation of several significant days aimed at creating awareness about health, heritage, and national security. From celebrating the Indian Coast Guard's bravery to promoting globa...
