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National Deworming Day 2026 – February 10National Deworming Day (NDD), led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is observed annually across India on 10 February and 10 August to protect children aged 1–19 years from intestinal worm infections, also known as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH).February 10, 2026 marks the 12th observance of NDD, followed by Mop-up Day(MUD) on 17 February to cover children who missed the initial dose.Background:Launch: NDD is a flagship programme of the MoHFW, launched in February 2015 under the National Health Mission (NHM).First Observance: The first-ever NDD was observed on 10 February 2015.Expansion: Initially launched in selected states and Union Territories (UTs) covering nearly 9 crore children, NDD was later scaled up into a nationwide biannual programme implemented across all states and UT of India.Medication: Albendazole and Mebendazole tablets, approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), are used as safe and effective treatments for intestinal worm infections.Children aged 1–2 years receive 200 milligram (mg), while children 2–19 years receive 400 mg.Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Krimi Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Worm-Free India).About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):Union Minister– Jagat Prakash Nadda (Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)Minister of State (MoS)- Anupriya Patel(Constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, UP); Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao (Constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra)
National Deworming Day 2026 – February 10National Deworming Day (NDD), led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is observed annually across India on 10 February and 10 August to protect children aged 1–19 years from intestinal worm infections, also known as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH).February 10, 2026 marks the 12th observance of NDD, followed by Mop-up Day(MUD) on 17 February to cover children who missed the initial dose.Background:Launch: NDD is a flagship programme of the MoHFW, launched in February 2015 under the National Health Mission (NHM).First Observance: The first-ever NDD was observed on 10 February 2015.Expansion: Initially launched in selected states and Union Territories (UTs) covering nearly 9 crore children, NDD was later scaled up into a nationwide biannual programme implemented across all states and UT of India.Medication: Albendazole and Mebendazole tablets, approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), are used as safe and effective treatments for intestinal worm infections.Children aged 1–2 years receive 200 milligram (mg), while children 2–19 years receive 400 mg.Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Krimi Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Worm-Free India).About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):Union Minister– Jagat Prakash Nadda (Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)Minister of State (MoS)- Anupriya Patel(Constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, UP); Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao (Constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra)
National Deworming Day 2026 – February 10National Deworming Day (NDD), led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is observed annually across India on 10 February and 10 August to protect children aged 1–19 years from intestinal worm i...
Services Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in AssamOn 8 February 2026, Services Football Team clinched their eighth Santosh Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating Kerala Football Team 1–0 in extra time in the 79th National Football Championship final at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam.The tournament was held from 15 December 2025 to 8 February 2026.About Santosh Trophy 2025–26:Organiser: The Santosh Trophy, founded in 1941 and organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is India’s premier senior national football championship.Teams Participated: A total of 38 teams participated in the tournament with the 12 teams in the Final Round divided into two groups of six each.Services Composition: The team is managed by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and consists of players serving in the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF).Winning Goal: Abhishek Pawar scored the decisive goal in the 109th minute to seal the title for Services.Prize: Services earned Rs. 5 lakh as winners and Kerala received Rs. 3 lakh as runners-up.
Services Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in AssamOn 8 February 2026, Services Football Team clinched their eighth Santosh Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating Kerala Football Team 1–0 in extra time in the 79th National Football Championship final at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam.The tournament was held from 15 December 2025 to 8 February 2026.About Santosh Trophy 2025–26:Organiser: The Santosh Trophy, founded in 1941 and organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is India’s premier senior national football championship.Teams Participated: A total of 38 teams participated in the tournament with the 12 teams in the Final Round divided into two groups of six each.Services Composition: The team is managed by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and consists of players serving in the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF).Winning Goal: Abhishek Pawar scored the decisive goal in the 109th minute to seal the title for Services.Prize: Services earned Rs. 5 lakh as winners and Kerala received Rs. 3 lakh as runners-up.
Services Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in AssamOn 8 February 2026, Services Football Team clinched their eighth Santosh Trophy title 2025-26 by defeating Kerala Football Team 1–0 in extra time in the 79th National Football...
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Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog AstronautIn February 2026, Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut following the completion of a lunar habitat simulation mission organized by AAKA Space Studio, a space research and simulation organization.The mission took place from February 1 to 8, 2026, on the white plains of Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat.About Lunar-Habitat Mission:Overview: It was a lunar habitat analogue mission, using a container-based habitat engineered to simulate Moon-like physical and operational conditions.Analogue missions are used to prepare for real space missions by replicating isolation, confinement, and operational autonomy that astronauts must handle in space.Crew: The mission comprises a four-member analog astronaut crew who lived inside a container-based lunar analog habitat.About AAKA Space Studio: It works on planetary analog environments and registered as Space Tutor of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) focused on planetary analogue environments.About Aditya Pandya: Aditya Pandya led the crew for hardware, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and habitat intelligence systems.He contributed technically to areas such as internal and external environmental sensors, astronaut biometric systems, embedded habitat health and safety hardware, centralized mission control telemetry, and modular components developed through Three Dimension (3D) printing and prototyping.
Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog AstronautIn February 2026, Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut following the completion of a lunar habitat simulation mission organized by AAKA Space Studio, a space research and simulation organization.The mission took place from February 1 to 8, 2026, on the white plains of Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat.About Lunar-Habitat Mission:Overview: It was a lunar habitat analogue mission, using a container-based habitat engineered to simulate Moon-like physical and operational conditions.Analogue missions are used to prepare for real space missions by replicating isolation, confinement, and operational autonomy that astronauts must handle in space.Crew: The mission comprises a four-member analog astronaut crew who lived inside a container-based lunar analog habitat.About AAKA Space Studio: It works on planetary analog environments and registered as Space Tutor of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) focused on planetary analogue environments.About Aditya Pandya: Aditya Pandya led the crew for hardware, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and habitat intelligence systems.He contributed technically to areas such as internal and external environmental sensors, astronaut biometric systems, embedded habitat health and safety hardware, centralized mission control telemetry, and modular components developed through Three Dimension (3D) printing and prototyping.
Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog AstronautIn February 2026, Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut following the completion of a lunar hab...
ISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan-4 Mission In February 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) identified Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4), a designated landing site in the Mons Mouton region near the Moon’s south pole, as the prospective touchdown zone for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, marking a key step toward India’s first lunar sample-return mission.About the Landing Site MM-4:Coordinates: The MM-4 site lies at approximately 84.289° (degree) south latitude and 32.808° east longitude within a geologically significant mountainous terrain.Data Analysis: Researchers at the Space Applications Centre (SAC) evaluated high-resolution multi-view datasets from the Orbiter High Resolution Camera (OHRC) onboard Chandrayaan-2 to assess hazards, slopes, and landing safety.
ISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan-4 Mission In February 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) identified Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4), a designated landing site in the Mons Mouton region near the Moon’s south pole, as the prospective touchdown zone for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, marking a key step toward India’s first lunar sample-return mission.About the Landing Site MM-4:Coordinates: The MM-4 site lies at approximately 84.289° (degree) south latitude and 32.808° east longitude within a geologically significant mountainous terrain.Data Analysis: Researchers at the Space Applications Centre (SAC) evaluated high-resolution multi-view datasets from the Orbiter High Resolution Camera (OHRC) onboard Chandrayaan-2 to assess hazards, slopes, and landing safety.
ISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan-4 Mission In February 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) identified Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4), a designated landing site in the Mons Mouton region near the Moon’s south pole, as...
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Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi Khel MahakumbhOn February 9, 2026, former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the brand ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh by the Government of Delhi.About Delhi Khel Mahakumbh:Overview: The event will be held on February 13, 2026, in 16 locations across all 12 districts of Delhi.It is a large-scale grassroots sports festival launched by the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of Delhi to strengthen sports participation at grassroots level.Sports Included:The event includes games such as basketball, football, athletics, kabaddi, wrestling, squash, and volleyball.About Shikhar Dhawan: He represented India across all formats, scoring over 6,700 One Day International (ODI) runs with 17 centuries and 39 fifties, more than 2,300 Test runs with a highest score of 190, and 1,759 runs in 68 Twenty-20 International (T20I). He was also the top scorer in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, playing a key role in India’s title victory.In 2018, he received the Arjuna Award for his outstanding performance in cricket.
Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi Khel MahakumbhOn February 9, 2026, former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the brand ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh by the Government of Delhi.About Delhi Khel Mahakumbh:Overview: The event will be held on February 13, 2026, in 16 locations across all 12 districts of Delhi.It is a large-scale grassroots sports festival launched by the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of Delhi to strengthen sports participation at grassroots level.Sports Included:The event includes games such as basketball, football, athletics, kabaddi, wrestling, squash, and volleyball.About Shikhar Dhawan: He represented India across all formats, scoring over 6,700 One Day International (ODI) runs with 17 centuries and 39 fifties, more than 2,300 Test runs with a highest score of 190, and 1,759 runs in 68 Twenty-20 International (T20I). He was also the top scorer in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, playing a key role in India’s title victory.In 2018, he received the Arjuna Award for his outstanding performance in cricket.
Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi Khel MahakumbhOn February 9, 2026, former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the brand ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh ...
RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City Union Bank Limited (CUB), recognised as one of India’s oldest private sector banks, for a period of 3 years.Following the RBI’s approval, the appointment is further subject to final ratification by the bank’s shareholders.Appointment Effective From: His Appointment will take effect from May 01, 2026, along with remuneration of Rs 2.50 crore per annum.Succeeds: Anandh will succeed Dr. N. Kamakodi who has been serving as MD and CEO of the private bank since May 2011.
RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City Union Bank Limited (CUB), recognised as one of India’s oldest private sector banks, for a period of 3 years.Following the RBI’s approval, the appointment is further subject to final ratification by the bank’s shareholders.Appointment Effective From: His Appointment will take effect from May 01, 2026, along with remuneration of Rs 2.50 crore per annum.Succeeds: Anandh will succeed Dr. N. Kamakodi who has been serving as MD and CEO of the private bank since May 2011.
RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City Un...
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GRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding ProgrammeIn February 2026, Indian Defence Public Sector Units (PSUs), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kolkata(West Bengal) to form a strategic consortium for executing a large-scale national shipbuilding programme.The agreement was signed by Cdr Shantanu Bose, Indian Navy (IN) (retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE; and Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu, IN (retd.), Officiating Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HSL.Key Details of MoU:About the MoU and Consortium: Under the MoU, GRSE and HSL will collaborate on the design, construction, and delivery of ships for national requirements. The consortium approach aims to leverage the complementary strengths and infrastructure of both public sector shipyards to execute large and complex shipbuilding projects efficiently.Objectives: The partnership seeks to accelerate the execution of strategic shipbuilding projects, enhance self-reliance in defence and commercial shipbuilding, optimise resource utilisation, and support the Government of India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the maritime sector.Significance: The formation of the consortium is expected to improve project timelines, cost efficiency, and quality, while boosting domestic shipbuilding expertise. It also aligns with India’s broader vision to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub and reduce dependence on imports for naval and maritime platforms.
GRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding ProgrammeIn February 2026, Indian Defence Public Sector Units (PSUs), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kolkata(West Bengal) to form a strategic consortium for executing a large-scale national shipbuilding programme.The agreement was signed by Cdr Shantanu Bose, Indian Navy (IN) (retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE; and Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu, IN (retd.), Officiating Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HSL.Key Details of MoU:About the MoU and Consortium: Under the MoU, GRSE and HSL will collaborate on the design, construction, and delivery of ships for national requirements. The consortium approach aims to leverage the complementary strengths and infrastructure of both public sector shipyards to execute large and complex shipbuilding projects efficiently.Objectives: The partnership seeks to accelerate the execution of strategic shipbuilding projects, enhance self-reliance in defence and commercial shipbuilding, optimise resource utilisation, and support the Government of India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the maritime sector.Significance: The formation of the consortium is expected to improve project timelines, cost efficiency, and quality, while boosting domestic shipbuilding expertise. It also aligns with India’s broader vision to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub and reduce dependence on imports for naval and maritime platforms.
GRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding ProgrammeIn February 2026, Indian Defence Public Sector Units (PSUs), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) signed a Memorandum of Und...
Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, Fastest Among G-20 NationsIn February 2026, Moody’s Ratings, an American rating agency, released its latest report titled ‘Banking System Outlook – India: Outlook stable, backed by strong economic growth and robust bank fundamentals’. The report projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 6.4% in Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27).It further highlighted that India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy among Group-20 (G20) nations, driven by robust domestic consumption, policy measures, and a stable banking system.Key Projections:Marginal Growth in Bank Loan: The global rating agency has also projected that the system-wide loan growth will increase marginally to 11-13% in FY27, compared to 10.6% in FY26 year-to-date. However, the overall system-wide loan-deposit ratio is expected to remain around 80%.NIMs & Loan-to-Deposit Dynamics: Moody’s expects Net Interest Margins (NIMs) to improve gradually as deposit costs decline with a lag following earlier rate cuts, supporting profitability in India’s banking sector.At the same time, loans are projected to grow in tandem with deposits, keeping the systemwide loan-to-deposit ratio around 80% through FY27.Asset Quality Outlook: Moody’s expects the Non-Performing Loan (NPL)ratio to remain low at 2%–2.5%, with a slight rise in slippages as loans mature, while retail asset quality stays stable, particularly among prime borrowers.Banking Sector Profitability: As per the agency, the banking sector profitability will remain stable with the system-wide Return on Assets (ROA) to increase to 1.2-1.3% in FY27 compared to 1.2% recorded in the 1st half (H1: April- September) of FY26.
Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, Fastest Among G-20 NationsIn February 2026, Moody’s Ratings, an American rating agency, released its latest report titled ‘Banking System Outlook – India: Outlook stable, backed by strong economic growth and robust bank fundamentals’. The report projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 6.4% in Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27).It further highlighted that India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy among Group-20 (G20) nations, driven by robust domestic consumption, policy measures, and a stable banking system.Key Projections:Marginal Growth in Bank Loan: The global rating agency has also projected that the system-wide loan growth will increase marginally to 11-13% in FY27, compared to 10.6% in FY26 year-to-date. However, the overall system-wide loan-deposit ratio is expected to remain around 80%.NIMs & Loan-to-Deposit Dynamics: Moody’s expects Net Interest Margins (NIMs) to improve gradually as deposit costs decline with a lag following earlier rate cuts, supporting profitability in India’s banking sector.At the same time, loans are projected to grow in tandem with deposits, keeping the systemwide loan-to-deposit ratio around 80% through FY27.Asset Quality Outlook: Moody’s expects the Non-Performing Loan (NPL)ratio to remain low at 2%–2.5%, with a slight rise in slippages as loans mature, while retail asset quality stays stable, particularly among prime borrowers.Banking Sector Profitability: As per the agency, the banking sector profitability will remain stable with the system-wide Return on Assets (ROA) to increase to 1.2-1.3% in FY27 compared to 1.2% recorded in the 1st half (H1: April- September) of FY26.
Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, Fastest Among G-20 NationsIn February 2026, Moody’s Ratings, an American rating agency, released its latest report titled ‘Banking System Outlook – India: Outlook stable, backed by strong eco...
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ADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in AssamIn February 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million loan as an additional financial support to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra river.This additional funding will boost the ongoing USD 200 million ADB-supported Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam, which was approved in October 2023.Key Details:Key Benefits: This additional funding will extend integrated flood and erosion risk management measures into 4 additional high priority reaches of the river.Key Interventions: Under the expanded programme, the project will build 63.5 kilometers (kms) of riverbank protection, undertake adaptive and emergency works to bolster existing structures, pro-siltation measures to promote sediment deposition and rejuvenate eroded land, and upgraded and widened disaster-resilient flood embankments.
ADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in AssamIn February 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million loan as an additional financial support to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra river.This additional funding will boost the ongoing USD 200 million ADB-supported Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam, which was approved in October 2023.Key Details:Key Benefits: This additional funding will extend integrated flood and erosion risk management measures into 4 additional high priority reaches of the river.Key Interventions: Under the expanded programme, the project will build 63.5 kilometers (kms) of riverbank protection, undertake adaptive and emergency works to bolster existing structures, pro-siltation measures to promote sediment deposition and rejuvenate eroded land, and upgraded and widened disaster-resilient flood embankments.
ADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in AssamIn February 2026, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million loan as an additional financial support to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s ...
Network Readiness Index 2025: USA Tops; India Ranks 45thIn February 2026, the Portulans Institute published the 2025 Network Readiness Index (NRI 2025), titled “AI Governance in a Global Context: Policy and Regulatory Approaches”, in which India climbed four places to secure the 45th position out of 127 economies with a score of 54.43 out of 100.Among lower-middle-income economies, India ranked 2nd, behind Vietnam (40th).The United States of America (USA) retained 1st place globally with a score of 79.13, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top, followed by Finland (2nd, 75.82) and Singapore (3rd, 75.46).Key Findings of NRI 2025:Income Distribution: The 2025 rankings comprise 52 high-income, 34 upper-middle-income, 32 lower-middle-income, and 9 low-income economies.Top 10: Denmark secured 4th place (75.14), followed by Sweden (5th, 75.09), the Netherlands (6th, 75.08), and Germany (7th, 74.12). The United Kingdom ranked 8th (73.85), Switzerland placed 9th (73.63), and the Republic of Korea rounded out the top ten at 10th (72.38).Top 25: Among the top 25 countries, Europe is represented by 17 nations, East and Southeast Asia by 4, North America includes 2 economies and Oceania is represented by 2.China’s ranking fell by 7 spots to 24th, but still remains the only middle-income economy in the NRI’s top 25.Pillar Toppers: In the 2025 edition, the USA, Switzerland, and the Netherlands recorded the highest scores in the Technology pillar.The USA also led the People pillar, followed by the Republic of Korea and Israel.Northern European economies continued to feature prominently in Governance, with Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands occupying the top positions.The Impact pillar was led by Finland, followed closely by Ireland and Denmark.
Network Readiness Index 2025: USA Tops; India Ranks 45thIn February 2026, the Portulans Institute published the 2025 Network Readiness Index (NRI 2025), titled “AI Governance in a Global Context: Policy and Regulatory Approaches”, in which India climbed four places to secure the 45th position out of 127 economies with a score of 54.43 out of 100.Among lower-middle-income economies, India ranked 2nd, behind Vietnam (40th).The United States of America (USA) retained 1st place globally with a score of 79.13, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top, followed by Finland (2nd, 75.82) and Singapore (3rd, 75.46).Key Findings of NRI 2025:Income Distribution: The 2025 rankings comprise 52 high-income, 34 upper-middle-income, 32 lower-middle-income, and 9 low-income economies.Top 10: Denmark secured 4th place (75.14), followed by Sweden (5th, 75.09), the Netherlands (6th, 75.08), and Germany (7th, 74.12). The United Kingdom ranked 8th (73.85), Switzerland placed 9th (73.63), and the Republic of Korea rounded out the top ten at 10th (72.38).Top 25: Among the top 25 countries, Europe is represented by 17 nations, East and Southeast Asia by 4, North America includes 2 economies and Oceania is represented by 2.China’s ranking fell by 7 spots to 24th, but still remains the only middle-income economy in the NRI’s top 25.Pillar Toppers: In the 2025 edition, the USA, Switzerland, and the Netherlands recorded the highest scores in the Technology pillar.The USA also led the People pillar, followed by the Republic of Korea and Israel.Northern European economies continued to feature prominently in Governance, with Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands occupying the top positions.The Impact pillar was led by Finland, followed closely by Ireland and Denmark.
Network Readiness Index 2025: USA Tops; India Ranks 45thIn February 2026, the Portulans Institute published the 2025 Network Readiness Index (NRI 2025), titled “AI Governance in a Global Context: Policy and Regulatory Approaches”, in which India clim...
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