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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2026 – February 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6 across the globe to raises global awareness, promotes the abandonment of FGM, and reinforces efforts to protect the rights and well-being of girls and women worldwide.6 February 2025 marks the 14th observance of the UN–recognised International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.2026 Theme: “Towards 2030: No End To FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment”.Background:Declaration :On February 6, 2003, Stella Obasanjo, then First Lady of Nigeria, formally proclaimed “Zero Tolerance for FGM” in Africa at a conference organised by the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, marking the first observance of the day.UN Recognition : Subsequently, February 6 was officially recognised by the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.UNGA Resolution: On December 20, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/67/146, declaring February 6 each year as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):Executive Director (ED)– Diene Keita(Guinea)Headquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1969
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2026 – February 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6 across the globe to raises global awareness, promotes the abandonment of FGM, and reinforces efforts to protect the rights and well-being of girls and women worldwide.6 February 2025 marks the 14th observance of the UN–recognised International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.2026 Theme: “Towards 2030: No End To FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment”.Background:Declaration :On February 6, 2003, Stella Obasanjo, then First Lady of Nigeria, formally proclaimed “Zero Tolerance for FGM” in Africa at a conference organised by the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, marking the first observance of the day.UN Recognition : Subsequently, February 6 was officially recognised by the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.UNGA Resolution: On December 20, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/67/146, declaring February 6 each year as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):Executive Director (ED)– Diene Keita(Guinea)Headquarters– New York, the United States of America (USA)Established – 1969
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 2026 – February 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6 across the globe to raises global a...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch 2nd WPL Title 2026 Against Delhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s cricket team (RCB-W) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title 2026 by defeating Delhi Capitals Women’s cricket team (DC-W) by six wickets in the WPL 2026 final held at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Vadodara (Gujarat).The 4th edition of the tournament was held from 9th January to 5th February 2026 in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Vadodara (Gujarat).About Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026:Overview: WPL is a women’s franchise Twenty20 (T20) cricket league organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Teams: WPL featured five teams namely Gujarat Giants – Women cricket team (GG-W), RCB-W, Mumbai Indians – Women cricket team (MI-W), DC-W and UP Warriorz – Women cricket team (UPW-W).Format: The tournament follows a double round-robin league stage followed by playoffs to determine the champion.Prize Money: The winners RCB-W received a cash prize of Rs 6 crore, while the runner-up DC-W received Rs 3 crore.First Edition: The inaugural WPL season was held in 2023 and was won by MI-W after defeating DC-W in the final.Highlights of WPL 2026 Finals:Chase: RCB-W chased 204/4 in 19.4 overs, achieving the highest successful run chase in WPL final history.Captain: Smriti Mandhana led RCB-W and scored 87 off 41 balls, finishing as WPL 2026’s leading run-scorer with 377 runs.Partnership: Mandhana and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) stitched a 165-run second-wicket stand, the highest in a WPL final.Records: DC’s 203/4 became the highest first-innings total in a WPL final, and finished as runners-up for the fourth consecutive season while RCB-W’s win marked their second WPL title, joining MI-W as the most successful teams.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch 2nd WPL Title 2026 Against Delhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s cricket team (RCB-W) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title 2026 by defeating Delhi Capitals Women’s cricket team (DC-W) by six wickets in the WPL 2026 final held at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Vadodara (Gujarat).The 4th edition of the tournament was held from 9th January to 5th February 2026 in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Vadodara (Gujarat).About Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026:Overview: WPL is a women’s franchise Twenty20 (T20) cricket league organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Teams: WPL featured five teams namely Gujarat Giants – Women cricket team (GG-W), RCB-W, Mumbai Indians – Women cricket team (MI-W), DC-W and UP Warriorz – Women cricket team (UPW-W).Format: The tournament follows a double round-robin league stage followed by playoffs to determine the champion.Prize Money: The winners RCB-W received a cash prize of Rs 6 crore, while the runner-up DC-W received Rs 3 crore.First Edition: The inaugural WPL season was held in 2023 and was won by MI-W after defeating DC-W in the final.Highlights of WPL 2026 Finals:Chase: RCB-W chased 204/4 in 19.4 overs, achieving the highest successful run chase in WPL final history.Captain: Smriti Mandhana led RCB-W and scored 87 off 41 balls, finishing as WPL 2026’s leading run-scorer with 377 runs.Partnership: Mandhana and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) stitched a 165-run second-wicket stand, the highest in a WPL final.Records: DC’s 203/4 became the highest first-innings total in a WPL final, and finished as runners-up for the fourth consecutive season while RCB-W’s win marked their second WPL title, joining MI-W as the most successful teams.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch 2nd WPL Title 2026 Against Delhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s cricket team (RCB-W) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title 2026 by defeating Delhi Capitals Women’s cricket team (DC-W)...
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RBI Approves Blackstone to Acquire 9.99% Stake in Federal BankIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted its approval to American private equity firm Blackstone to acquire an up to 9.99% stake in the Federal Bank Limited, an Indian private sector bank.This proposed investment by Blackstone is set to mark one of the biggest private equity entries into India’s private banking system.Key Details:Background: In December 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Blackstone to acquire a 9.99% stake in Federal Bank through convertible warrants.Total Investment: As per the proposed arrangement, Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore (around USD 700 million) in the private lender through its subsidiary Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential issue on a private placement basis.Significance: On the completion of transaction, Blackstone will be authorised to nominate a director to the bank’s board as long as its shareholding remains at or above 5%.
RBI Approves Blackstone to Acquire 9.99% Stake in Federal BankIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted its approval to American private equity firm Blackstone to acquire an up to 9.99% stake in the Federal Bank Limited, an Indian private sector bank.This proposed investment by Blackstone is set to mark one of the biggest private equity entries into India’s private banking system.Key Details:Background: In December 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Blackstone to acquire a 9.99% stake in Federal Bank through convertible warrants.Total Investment: As per the proposed arrangement, Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore (around USD 700 million) in the private lender through its subsidiary Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential issue on a private placement basis.Significance: On the completion of transaction, Blackstone will be authorised to nominate a director to the bank’s board as long as its shareholding remains at or above 5%.
RBI Approves Blackstone to Acquire 9.99% Stake in Federal BankIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted its approval to American private equity firm Blackstone to acquire an up to 9.99% stake in the Federal Bank Limited, an Indian pri...
MCA Approves Merger of 17 POWERGRID Subsidiaries into Two EntitiesIn February 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approved two composite schemes of arrangement for the merger and amalgamation of 17 wholly-owned subsidiary companies of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL or POWERGRID) into two other wholly-owned subsidiaries, as part of a major corporate restructuring initiative.The mergers will be effective from April 1, 2024, which has been set as the official date for the amalgamation.Overview of the Merger Schemes:Objective: The restructuring simplifies the corporate structure, reduces costs, improves operational and financial efficiency, and strengthens execution of large transmission projects.Merger Framework: All assets, liabilities, and operations will be transferred to the respective transferee companies, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) orders will be binding on the shareholders and creditors of both the transferor and transferee entities.Merger Structure: The restructuring consolidates project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) into larger functional entities through two distinct schemes: Scheme Group-A and Scheme Group-B.Scheme Group-A: Under this scheme, 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries will be merged into ‘POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited’.Scheme Group-B: Under this scheme, 5 wholly-owned subsidiaries will be merged into ‘POWERGRID Vataman Transmission Limited’.
MCA Approves Merger of 17 POWERGRID Subsidiaries into Two EntitiesIn February 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approved two composite schemes of arrangement for the merger and amalgamation of 17 wholly-owned subsidiary companies of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL or POWERGRID) into two other wholly-owned subsidiaries, as part of a major corporate restructuring initiative.The mergers will be effective from April 1, 2024, which has been set as the official date for the amalgamation.Overview of the Merger Schemes:Objective: The restructuring simplifies the corporate structure, reduces costs, improves operational and financial efficiency, and strengthens execution of large transmission projects.Merger Framework: All assets, liabilities, and operations will be transferred to the respective transferee companies, and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) orders will be binding on the shareholders and creditors of both the transferor and transferee entities.Merger Structure: The restructuring consolidates project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) into larger functional entities through two distinct schemes: Scheme Group-A and Scheme Group-B.Scheme Group-A: Under this scheme, 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries will be merged into ‘POWERGRID Khavda II-C Transmission Limited’.Scheme Group-B: Under this scheme, 5 wholly-owned subsidiaries will be merged into ‘POWERGRID Vataman Transmission Limited’.
MCA Approves Merger of 17 POWERGRID Subsidiaries into Two EntitiesIn February 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approved two composite schemes of arrangement for the merger and amalgamation of 17 wholly-owned subsidiary companies of Power...
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Toyota Motors Appoints Kenta Kon as its New President and CEOIn February 2026, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kenta Kon as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1st April 2026.Kenta Kon will replace Koji Sato, who will assume the news roles of Vice Chairman and Chief Industry Officer(CIO) in TMC.About Kenta Kon:Background: He joined Toyota Motor Corporation in 1991.Expertise: He is known for strong financial discipline, cost control, and close collaboration with Chairman Akio Toyoda.Previous Role: He serves as a director at Woven by Toyota (technology unit) and Toyota Fudosan (real estate unit).New CFO: Current CFO Kenta Kon, promoted to CEO, has been succeeded by Yoichi Miyazaki, Executive Vice President, as the new CFO.
Toyota Motors Appoints Kenta Kon as its New President and CEOIn February 2026, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kenta Kon as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1st April 2026.Kenta Kon will replace Koji Sato, who will assume the news roles of Vice Chairman and Chief Industry Officer(CIO) in TMC.About Kenta Kon:Background: He joined Toyota Motor Corporation in 1991.Expertise: He is known for strong financial discipline, cost control, and close collaboration with Chairman Akio Toyoda.Previous Role: He serves as a director at Woven by Toyota (technology unit) and Toyota Fudosan (real estate unit).New CFO: Current CFO Kenta Kon, promoted to CEO, has been succeeded by Yoichi Miyazaki, Executive Vice President, as the new CFO.
Toyota Motors Appoints Kenta Kon as its New President and CEOIn February 2026, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) appointed its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kenta Kon as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1st April 2026.K...
USA’s New York City Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response NetworkOn February 5, 2026, New York City (United States of America, USA) joined the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a global public health cooperation network.Earlier, Illinois (USA) joined the WHO’s GOARN on February 3, 2026.About GOARN:Overview: GOARN is a network coordinated by the WHO, established in 2000. It brings together over 360 institutions worldwide.Framework: It operates under the broader United Nations (UN) Health Network framework, which is coordinated by the WHO.Purpose: The initiative aims to detect, monitor, and respond quickly to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.Detection & Surveillance: It monitors global disease reports, signals, and alerts, aggregating information from WHO member states, hospitals, laboratories, and other institutions.Capacity Building: It offers training, guidance, and expertise to countries and regions, helping to strengthen local and national public health systems and promoting best practices for outbreak response and preparedness.Indian GOARN Partner Institutions: Empower School of Health; Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE); Manipal Institute of Virology; National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC); National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases(NIHSAD); National Institute of Virology (NIV); Population Council Institute; and The INCLEN Trust International.
USA’s New York City Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response NetworkOn February 5, 2026, New York City (United States of America, USA) joined the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a global public health cooperation network.Earlier, Illinois (USA) joined the WHO’s GOARN on February 3, 2026.About GOARN:Overview: GOARN is a network coordinated by the WHO, established in 2000. It brings together over 360 institutions worldwide.Framework: It operates under the broader United Nations (UN) Health Network framework, which is coordinated by the WHO.Purpose: The initiative aims to detect, monitor, and respond quickly to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.Detection & Surveillance: It monitors global disease reports, signals, and alerts, aggregating information from WHO member states, hospitals, laboratories, and other institutions.Capacity Building: It offers training, guidance, and expertise to countries and regions, helping to strengthen local and national public health systems and promoting best practices for outbreak response and preparedness.Indian GOARN Partner Institutions: Empower School of Health; Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE); Manipal Institute of Virology; National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC); National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases(NIHSAD); National Institute of Virology (NIV); Population Council Institute; and The INCLEN Trust International.
USA’s New York City Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response NetworkOn February 5, 2026, New York City (United States of America, USA) joined the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a global pub...
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Indian Teacher Rouble Nagi Wins Global Teacher Prize 2026On February 5, 2026, Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher and social activist, won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, which is described as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching”, at the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).About the Global Teacher Prize:Overview: An annual international award honouring an exceptional teacher for outstanding contributions to education and society.Background: The award was instituted in 2014 by Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) Education and the Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Cash Prize: The award includes a cash prize of USD 1 million, awarded to one winner every year.About Rouble Nagi:Profile: Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher, artist, and social reformer from Mumbai (Maharashtra), is widely known for integrating art with education to drive social change. She transitioned from conventional teaching to grassroots social intervention.She worked directly in villages and urban slums, focusing on children who had never attended school or were at risk of dropping about.Founder: She founded the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation (RNAF) to institutionalise her work, designing education programmes, mobilising communities, and training volunteers.Through RNAF, she established 800+ learning centres across India and created educational murals in public spaces to teach literacy, maths, science, and history.About Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) Education:Chairman – Sunny VarkeyHeadquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Established – 1959
Indian Teacher Rouble Nagi Wins Global Teacher Prize 2026On February 5, 2026, Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher and social activist, won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, which is described as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching”, at the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).About the Global Teacher Prize:Overview: An annual international award honouring an exceptional teacher for outstanding contributions to education and society.Background: The award was instituted in 2014 by Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) Education and the Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Cash Prize: The award includes a cash prize of USD 1 million, awarded to one winner every year.About Rouble Nagi:Profile: Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher, artist, and social reformer from Mumbai (Maharashtra), is widely known for integrating art with education to drive social change. She transitioned from conventional teaching to grassroots social intervention.She worked directly in villages and urban slums, focusing on children who had never attended school or were at risk of dropping about.Founder: She founded the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation (RNAF) to institutionalise her work, designing education programmes, mobilising communities, and training volunteers.Through RNAF, she established 800+ learning centres across India and created educational murals in public spaces to teach literacy, maths, science, and history.About Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) Education:Chairman – Sunny VarkeyHeadquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Established – 1959
Indian Teacher Rouble Nagi Wins Global Teacher Prize 2026On February 5, 2026, Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher and social activist, won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, which is described as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching”, at the World Government Summit ...
Apogee Aerospace Place Order Worth Rs 3,500 Crore with Australia’s AAI for 15 SeaplanesIn February 2026, Apogee Aerospace Private Limited, an air defence company placed an order worth Rs 3,500 crore for 15 amphibian aircrafts (seaplanes) with Australia’s Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI).The order is part of the AAI–Apogee Aerospace partnership to develop an amphibian aviation ecosystem in India, anchored by AAI’s Albatross 2.0 platform.Key Details:Key Areas Covered: In addition to that, Apogee Aerospace will invest Rs 500 crore to set up tail-section manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, training and simulation infrastructure, and advanced integration capabilities in India.Key Role: As per this strategic collaboration, Apogee Aerospace has been designated as AAI’s exclusive authorised representative for the Indian subcontinent in the restricted category which covers defence and government requirements.About Albatross 2.0 Aircraft: It is the world’s first and only transport-category amphibious aircraft in the Registered Passenger Transport (RPT) segment certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with a maximum capacity of 28 seats and capable of operating on both water and land.
Apogee Aerospace Place Order Worth Rs 3,500 Crore with Australia’s AAI for 15 SeaplanesIn February 2026, Apogee Aerospace Private Limited, an air defence company placed an order worth Rs 3,500 crore for 15 amphibian aircrafts (seaplanes) with Australia’s Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI).The order is part of the AAI–Apogee Aerospace partnership to develop an amphibian aviation ecosystem in India, anchored by AAI’s Albatross 2.0 platform.Key Details:Key Areas Covered: In addition to that, Apogee Aerospace will invest Rs 500 crore to set up tail-section manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, training and simulation infrastructure, and advanced integration capabilities in India.Key Role: As per this strategic collaboration, Apogee Aerospace has been designated as AAI’s exclusive authorised representative for the Indian subcontinent in the restricted category which covers defence and government requirements.About Albatross 2.0 Aircraft: It is the world’s first and only transport-category amphibious aircraft in the Registered Passenger Transport (RPT) segment certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), with a maximum capacity of 28 seats and capable of operating on both water and land.
Apogee Aerospace Place Order Worth Rs 3,500 Crore with Australia’s AAI for 15 SeaplanesIn February 2026, Apogee Aerospace Private Limited, an air defence company placed an order worth Rs 3,500 crore for 15 amphibian aircrafts (seaplanes) with Austral...
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Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to USA from February 2 to 4, 2026Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam(S.) Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was on a three-day visit to the United States of America (USA) from February 2 to 4, 2026, to participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C., the USA.Highlights of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to USA:Bilateral Meeting: On February 3, 2026, he held a bilateral meeting with Marco Rubio, Secretary of USA at the United States(US) State Department in Washington D.C. He also met Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, USA, and discussed strengthening economic partnership and strategic cooperation.Critical Mineral Ministerial Meeting 2026: On February 4, 2026, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the einaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial , a multilateral forum convened by USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington D.C.uring the meeting, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the risks posed by excessive concentration of critical mineral production and processing.FORGE Initiative: He announced India’s support for the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a newly launched global initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals supply chains.FORGE will be chaired by the Republic of Korea until June 2026.Project Vault: President of the USA Donald John (J). Trump launched ‘Project Vault’, a new strategic minerals reserve initiative, with an aim to reduce the USA’s reliance on foreign countries.The project has total funding of about USD 12 billion, including USD 10 billion through a long-term loan from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and around USD 2 billion from private sector investments.About United States of America (USA):President – Donald John (J). TrumpHeadquarters – Washington D.C.Currency – United States Dollar (USD)
Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to USA from February 2 to 4, 2026Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam(S.) Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was on a three-day visit to the United States of America (USA) from February 2 to 4, 2026, to participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C., the USA.Highlights of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to USA:Bilateral Meeting: On February 3, 2026, he held a bilateral meeting with Marco Rubio, Secretary of USA at the United States(US) State Department in Washington D.C. He also met Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, USA, and discussed strengthening economic partnership and strategic cooperation.Critical Mineral Ministerial Meeting 2026: On February 4, 2026, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar attended the einaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial , a multilateral forum convened by USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington D.C.uring the meeting, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the risks posed by excessive concentration of critical mineral production and processing.FORGE Initiative: He announced India’s support for the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a newly launched global initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals supply chains.FORGE will be chaired by the Republic of Korea until June 2026.Project Vault: President of the USA Donald John (J). Trump launched ‘Project Vault’, a new strategic minerals reserve initiative, with an aim to reduce the USA’s reliance on foreign countries.The project has total funding of about USD 12 billion, including USD 10 billion through a long-term loan from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and around USD 2 billion from private sector investments.About United States of America (USA):President – Donald John (J). TrumpHeadquarters – Washington D.C.Currency – United States Dollar (USD)
Overview of Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to USA from February 2 to 4, 2026Union Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam(S.) Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was on a three-day visit to the United States of America (USA) from February 2 to...
MoC&I Secretary Rajesh Agarwal Launches India-Australia Business Case Studies CompendiumIn February 2026, Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), launched the “India–Australia Business Case Studies Compendium” titled “Pitch Perfect Australia-India: Perfect Conditions for a USD 100 Billion Partnership” to promote bilateral trade, investment, and industry collaboration between India and Australia.About the India-Australia Business Case Studies Compendium:Overview: The compendium presents successful India–Australia business collaborations and documents best practices, market-entry strategies, regulatory experiences, and innovation-led partnerships, serving as a practical reference for businesses, startups, investors, and policymakers.Objectives: It aims to promote two-way trade and investment, encourage industry-to-industry collaboration, and support the effective implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).Developer: The compendium was jointly developed by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and Newland Global Group.Key Sectors Covered: The publication covers sectors such as manufacturing and critical minerals, education and skill development, technology and innovation, agriculture and food processing, and clean energy.
MoC&I Secretary Rajesh Agarwal Launches India-Australia Business Case Studies CompendiumIn February 2026, Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), launched the “India–Australia Business Case Studies Compendium” titled “Pitch Perfect Australia-India: Perfect Conditions for a USD 100 Billion Partnership” to promote bilateral trade, investment, and industry collaboration between India and Australia.About the India-Australia Business Case Studies Compendium:Overview: The compendium presents successful India–Australia business collaborations and documents best practices, market-entry strategies, regulatory experiences, and innovation-led partnerships, serving as a practical reference for businesses, startups, investors, and policymakers.Objectives: It aims to promote two-way trade and investment, encourage industry-to-industry collaboration, and support the effective implementation of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).Developer: The compendium was jointly developed by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and Newland Global Group.Key Sectors Covered: The publication covers sectors such as manufacturing and critical minerals, education and skill development, technology and innovation, agriculture and food processing, and clean energy.
MoC&I Secretary Rajesh Agarwal Launches India-Australia Business Case Studies CompendiumIn February 2026, Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), launched the “India–Australia Business Case Studies Compendium” titl...
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