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13 February 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 13 February 2026
Curated from PIB, RBI, All India Radio and verified national sources — organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision.
23 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress party, met with farm union leaders to discuss their opposition to the proposed India-U.S. trade deal. The farm unions expressed concerns that the deal could negat…
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A man named S. Suraj (37) from Maharashtra, who was residing in Salem for 20 years, died after fainting at a meeting organized by Tamil film star Vijay's political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM). Suraj had undergone a…
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The article discusses the importance of higher education in reducing inequality and powering India's economy forward, as highlighted by VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026. He emphasized that as…
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The Railway Minister has assured the Kottayam MP that he will consider adding more stops for trains between Chingavanam and Ernakulam. This is significant as it addresses regional railway connectivity issues that are of…
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri has accused Rahul Gandhi of running a 'smear campaign' against him. Puri acknowledged his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, but said they had nothing to do with Epstein's crimes. Puri c…
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The power-sharing tussle within the Karnataka Congress party has escalated, as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar skipped a pre-Budget meeting of two key departments and instead travelled to New Delhi. This highlight…
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DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has moved a privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for holding a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing Parliament. This is seen as a violation of parliamentary n…
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways' financial health has significantly improved over the last 10 years, achieving surplus revenue after meeting costs. This positive shift is primaril…
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The U.S. envoy reported 'constructive' talks with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, which has been ongoing since Russia's invasion in 2014. The meeting comes ahead of planned negotiations between Ukrainian and Russ…
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The news article highlights a PDP initiative in Srinagar, where youth, including a large number of girls, came together to discuss issues like employment and political aspirations. This event provides a platform for the…
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Sunetra Pawar is slated to be elected as the Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) Legislature Party leader and subsequently take oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister. This significant political developm…
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The article discusses a 'very constructive' meeting between Denmark and the U.S. regarding the Greenlandic issue. This meeting at the senior official level in Washington is significant as it highlights the ongoing discu…
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Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader, met with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, indicating that they are on the same page. This comes after Tharoor had skipped a key party meeting for the upcoming Kerala polls,…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced at the World Economic Forum 2026 that the first trilateral meeting involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia is scheduled for January 23 and January 24. This significant diplomatic…
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, at the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management, proposed India's ECINet model to combat election misinformation. This initiative addresses a critica…
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Wings India 2026, a major international civil aviation event, is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from January 28-31. This biennial conference will host delegations from over 20 countries, featuring 13 thematic session…
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The U.S. recently seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean, marking the sixth such vessel targeted in recent weeks. This action, occurring ahead of a potential Trump-Machado meeting, highlights ongoing U.S.…
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Ukraine's allies are convening in Paris to deliberate on crucial security guarantees for Ukraine, contingent upon a potential ceasefire with Russia. These discussions are vital for shaping the future security architectu…
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Former US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire. This meeting is crucial as progress on the ceasefire, which Trump had championed,…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy made a stopover in Canada en route to Florida for a meeting with Trump, where he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This diplomatic engagement underscores Ukraine's ongoing eff…
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The Centre's Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on hydel projects has approved the Dulhasti hydel power project on the Chenab River, estimated to cost over ₹3,200 crore. This clearance, granted during its 45th meeting, is…
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Kerala has decided to take the lead in pressuring the Central government regarding the new labour codes, which are perceived as anti-worker. A national-level labour conclave held in Kerala concluded that the State Labou…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has initiated the constitution of a dedicated Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). This new body will be responsible for enhancing the security of vessels and port facilities across India. This…
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