Overview
- French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit India on February 17 for talks focused on defence cooperation, trade and broader strategic ties.
- Reports from Bangladesh indicate a landslide win for the BNP, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulating Tarique Rahman as the party prepares to form a government.
- The central government has notified stricter digital platform rules requiring prominent labels on AI‑generated content and a three‑hour deadline to block unlawful material.
- The aviation regulator has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Air India after finding the carrier operated an aircraft multiple times without a valid airworthiness permit.
- CBSE will introduce on‑screen marking for Class 12 board examinations starting in 2026 to speed up evaluations and increase transparency.