THE HEADLINES:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh district to support landing and take-off of military and civil aircraft.
Prime Minister Modi launches various developmental projects worth more than 5,450 crore rupees in Guwahati.
Cabinet approves launch of Urban Challenge Fund with a total Central Assistance of one lakh crore rupees.
US President Donald Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to West Asia even as he suggests another round of talks with Iran.
And, in ICC T-20 World Cup, Group B match between Oman and Ireland underway in Colombo.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass, developed along a national highway in Dibrugarh district of Assam. The Prime Minister also witnessed an aerial display of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters, including the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Rafale, AN-32, Tejas, and Advanced Light Helicopters.
The Emergency Landing Facility is the first of its kind in Northeast India, designed and constructed in coordination with the Indian Air Force to support the landing and take-off of military and civil aircraft during emergencies.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across River Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati along with several other developmental projects worth over 5,450 crore rupees. More details from our correspondent:
“The Prime Minister, after inaugurating the bridge, virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati and the National Data Centre for North Eastern Region at Amingaon in Kamrup district. In addition, the Prime Minister also flagged off 225 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme for four cities of India. 100 buses for Guwahati, 50 each for Nagpur and Bhavnagar and 25 buses for Chandigarh. The Prime Minister will address a Booth Sanmilan of BJP workers in Guwahati. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass, developed along a national highway in Dibrugarh district and witnessed aerial display of Fighters, Transport aircrafts and Helicopters. The Prime Minister is on a day-long visit to Assam today. With Aminul’s report from Guwahati, this is Anuja Kumar for Akashvani News.”
The Prime Minister is scheduled to depart for New Delhi later in the evening, concluding his day long Assam visit.
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that the last Cabinet meeting at South Block was held yesterday. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Mr Vaishnaw announced that future Cabinet meetings will now take place at Seva Teerth. He added that a resolution was passed on the occasion, noting that South Block and North Block were built by the British to keep Indians in chains of servitude. Mr Vaishnaw said North and South Block will now become a part of Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum.
The Cabinet Committee also approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with a total Central Assistance of one lakh crore rupees. The Central Assistance will cover 25 percent of the project cost, subject to raising minimum 50 percent of the project cost from the market. This will lead to a total investment of four lakh crore rupees in the urban sector in next five years.
In a major boost to India’s growing startup ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a total corpus of 10 thousand crore rupees for the purpose of mobilizing venture capital for the startup ecosystem of the country.
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Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi today said that the government aims to make every working sector safe for women and provide them with equal employment opportunities. Addressing the National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace in New Delhi, the Minister said that the SHe-Box portal has made it easier for the women to register their complaints at the workplace. The Minister highlighted that several workplaces have registered themselves with this centralised portal. The Minister also praised government schemes for working women’s welfare including Ujjwala Yojna, Mudra Yojna and others.
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited to collaborate in the field of quantum security. The Ministry of Communication informed that the agreement aims to strengthen India’s cybersecurity against emerging quantum computing threats and will jointly develop an automated tool for detecting quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms in devices.
Speaking on the occasion, C-DOT CEO, Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, said that as quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic systems face unprecedented challenges, and the collaboration reflects India’s commitment to developing indigenous solutions under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
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In a major legal action against the banned extremist outfit People’s Liberation Front of India, PLFI in Jharkhand, a special NIA court has sentenced six active members of the organization to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case related to terrorism, illegal arms possession, and extortion. The case pertains to a December 2018 raid in the Balumath area of Latehar district, where arms and ammunition were recovered for which the NIA took over the investigation in June 2019 and filed a chargesheet in February 2020.
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US President Donald Trump confirmed the deployment of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, from the Caribbean Sea to the West Asia to reinforce US warships and military assets in the region. He said that a change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen as the US administration weighs whether to take military action. Trump made the remarks shortly after visiting troops in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The planned deployment of the aircraft carrier comes just days after he suggested another round of talks with the Iranians.
Meanwhile, Gulf Arab nations have warned that any attack could escalate into another regional conflict in West Asia, which is still reeling from the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is preparing to form the next government after winning a two-third majority in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections. According to official results released by the Election Commission for 297 seats, the BNP has won 209 seats on its own, comfortably crossing the 151-seat threshold required to form a government in the 300-member Parliament. Officials said, newly elected Members of Parliament are likely to take the oath on the 16 of February.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on the remarkable victory. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of both the nations.
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Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached Munich, Germany, to participate in key engagements at the Munich Security Conference. In a social media post, the Ministry of Finance said that the Minister is scheduled to participate in an important panel discussion focusing on global economic and strategic issues. On the sidelines of the conference, the Finance Minister will hold bilateral meetings with ministers and her counterparts from various countries, as well as with heads of leading multilateral organisations, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen economic cooperation.
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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a strong foundation for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Addressing a press conference to discuss budget 2026-27 with the media in Mumbai, Mr. Goyal described it as a blueprint built on economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and inclusive development for all citizens.
He further said that a major push on manufacturing, expanding exports, and creating an investor-friendly environment is a major task which government is working on.
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On behalf of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will lead the UAE delegation to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi scheduled from February 16 to 20. The UAE’s participation aims to strengthen international cooperation in advanced technologies and foster strategic partnerships.
The summit will convene heads of state, government leaders, policymakers and experts from more than 100 countries to shape global frameworks for artificial intelligence governance.
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The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi celebrates its second anniversary today, marking two years since it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opened to the public. As the first traditional stone Hindu temple in West Asia, the landmark has grown into far more than a place of worship. A Report:
“Since its opening in 2024, it has emerged as a vibrant center for spirituality, cultural dialogue, and community engagement, symbolizing harmony, heritage, and shared values in the region. Built entirely of stone without steel in its superstructure, it was constructed using traditional Hindu architectural methods with hand-carved pink sandstone from Rajasthan and Italian marble. As it enters its third year, the temple continues to draw devotees from across the UAE and beyond for daily prayers, festivals and religious ceremonies. The landmark has become a spiritual home for the UAE’s Indian community. Vinod Kumar From Dubai for Akashvani News”
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In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Ireland has set a target of 236 runs for Oman in the group B match in Colombo. Meanwhile, chasing the target, Oman were 116 for 8 in 14.5 overs, when the reports last came in. Put into bat first, Ireland posted 235 runs with help of Captain Lorcan Tucker’s unbeaten 94 runs in 51 balls, losing five wickets in 20 overs. Earlier Oman won the toss and opted to field.
While in a group C match England will be up against Scotland in Kolkata at 3 PM and in a group D New Zealand will face South Africa match in Ahmedabad from 7 this evening.
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast Dense Fog Conditions over Himachal Pradesh till tomorrow. The weather agency also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning over Arunachal Pradesh till tomorrow. Similar conditions will prevail over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next two to three days. IMD further said that no significant change in minimum temperatures is expected over Northwest and Central India till tomorrow. The Met department also forecast hot and humid weather over Coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa for the next two days.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility on Moran Bypass in Assam’s Dibrugarh district to support landing and take-off of military and civil aircraft.
Prime Minister Modi launches various developmental projects worth more than 5,450 crore rupees in Guwahati.
Cabinet approves launch of Urban Challenge Fund with a total Central Assistance of one lakh crore rupees.
US President Donald Trump deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to West Asia even as he suggests another round of talks with Iran.
And, in ICC T-20 World Cup, Group B match between Oman and Ireland underway in Colombo.
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