India's space sector is embracing Artificial Intelligence with a new Rs 6 crore seed fund from IN-SPACe for startups developing AI applications. Aimed at fostering innovation, the initiative will grant Rs 1 crore each to five selected entities. This move highlights AI's growing integration in space missions, from data analysis to autonomous systems.

President Murmu lauded the International Fleet Review 2026, emphasizing friendship and collective security among 74 participating nations. The grand maritime spectacle showcased India's naval prowess and commitment to global stability. Over 85 ships, including 19 foreign warships, and numerous aircraft demonstrated multi-domain capabilities, reinforcing India's role as a first responder and partner in maritime cooperation.

The ruling NDA is poised to expand its Rajya Sabha presence following biennial polls for 37 seats on March 16. With governments in six of the ten states going to polls, the BJP-led alliance anticipates a significant tally increase. Prominent retiring members' futures hinge on party alliances and internal coordination.

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar demanded the civil aviation minister's resignation pending the Baramati air crash probe, alleging the charter company VSR Ventures is being protected. Supriya Sule also called for a transparent inquiry, highlighting concerns about potential political motives behind the accident.

At least five deaths have been reported among wedding attendees in Bihar's Rohtas district following a 'tilak' ceremony on February 14. A probe has been launched by excise and district officials after speculation arose linking the fatalities to alleged liquor consumption. Four relatives died within three days of the event.

Authorities are intensifying their search for local gangster Karanjit Singh, also known as Gugga, who escaped a Jammu juvenile home with two Pakistani inmates. The Pakistani nationals were apprehended in Ambala and handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police. Gugga, believed to be the escape's architect, remains at large, with his mother also missing.

Jammu and Kashmir's tourism sector is showing signs of recovery following a significant downturn after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Government initiatives, including promotional efforts, have boosted tourist footfalls during the winter season. Despite a dip in 2025 compared to 2024, efforts are underway to further revive the industry, which contributes substantially to the state's economy.

Kashmir division now boasts more registered voters than Jammu, with the Union Territory tallying over 8.7 million. Srinagar district leads in third-gender voters. This surge in the Valley's electorate is linked to increased youth and first-time voter participation following past boycotts, according to MLA Waheed Parra. The Election Commission employs annual revisions to update rolls.

In 1911, Prayagraj witnessed the world's first official airmail service, a 13-minute flight by French aviator Henri Pequet carrying 6,500 letters. This pioneering event, staged at the UP Exhibition, marked a significant leap from pigeon post, demonstrating the potential of powered flight to conquer distance and reshape global communication. The historic flight launched a new era in postal history.

​Mahua Moitra also shared a Vaishnaw's deleted X post in which he had purportedly praised the Galgotias University's robodog, which triggered a massive backlash online over its Chinese origins. ​ In the post, as was posted by the TMC leader, Vaishnaw had said: «Bharat's sovereign models are performing well on global benchmarks.»

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has criticised the United States and China. He stated that Western countries spread fundamentalism. Bhagwat asserted India possesses solutions to global problems. He called for accelerating 'Ghar Wapsi'. Bhagwat also urged Hindus to have at least three children. He emphasized strengthening India in all areas to become a world leader.

Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the AI Impact Summit after its showcased robot dog was identified as a commercially available Chinese model, sparking controversy. Meanwhile, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi called Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 'Assam's Jinnah' and downplayed a former state chief's exit.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, marking their first interaction since the BMC elections. The meeting, which covered various issues, follows MNS's support for Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan-Dombivli and Shinde's praise for Thackeray's broader perspective in decision-making.

Galgotias University apologized for misrepresenting a commercially available robotic dog as an in-house innovation at the AI Impact Summit 2026. The university blamed a professor for providing incorrect information, a stark contrast to its initial claims of a «propaganda campaign.» The incident drew criticism from opposition leaders, who called the summit a «disorganized PR spectacle.»

Galgotias University is under renewed scrutiny at the India AI Impact Summit. Following controversy over a robotic dog, the institution now faces questions about a drone soccer arena. Faculty claimed it as an in-house innovation, but social media users point to similar commercially available products from South Korea. The university was asked to vacate its stall at the summit.

A Rajasthan BJP MLA sparked controversy by comparing the state budget to gendered outcomes, calling the BJP's budget a «youth budget» that «gave birth to a boy» and the previous Congress budget an «old-age budget» that resulted in the «birth of a girl.» Congress members strongly criticized the remarks as discriminatory and inappropriate, demanding clarification from the ruling party.

Galgotias University was asked to leave the AI Summit Expo after showcasing a Chinese-made robotic dog as an in-house innovation. The university clarified it did not build the robot but used it to inspire students, sparking a debate on domestic AI development versus global technology adoption.

Shiv Sena (UBT) urges the INDIA bloc to strategize collectively before state elections, highlighting internal confusion within Congress. The party's mouthpiece points to conflicting suggestions for leadership, including Mamata Banerjee and Stalin, questioning the alliance's post-election direction and stressing the need for unified action.

Delhi police apprehended Bobby Kabutar, a key Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, linked to a double murder last year. Evading arrest for seven years, Bobby allegedly provided ground-level intelligence for high-profile killings, including Sidhu Moosewala's. His lawyer denies gang ties, stating the accused are cooperating with a four-day police custody, claiming a mastermind was involved with someone else firing the shots.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Hindu families to have at least three children, citing concerns over a declining population. He emphasized uniting and empowering the Hindu community, advocating for the detection and deportation of infiltrators. Bhagwat also stressed the importance of social harmony, addressing caste divisions, and uplifting the disadvantaged, asserting India's potential to guide the world.

Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron elevated India-France ties to a 'special global strategic partnership' during the latter's visit. The leaders pledged expanded cooperation in defense, trade, and critical minerals, signing 21 agreements, including a defense pact and a joint venture for Hammer missile manufacturing.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Hindu families to have at least three children, citing concerns over a declining population. He emphasized uniting and empowering the Hindu community, advocating for the detection and deportation of infiltrators. Bhagwat also stressed the importance of social harmony, addressing caste divisions, and uplifting the disadvantaged, asserting India's potential to guide the world.