1 Global South AI Summit in New Delhi
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will mark a historic milestone in global collaboration on AI. It will be the first global AI summit to be held in the Global South . The summit will be held in New Delhi from the 16th to the 20th of this month.
The ruling coalition led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won a historic victory in parliamentary elections. This victory paves the way for Prime Minister Takaichi’s tax cuts and a strengthened defense system. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party -led coalition won 352 of the 465 seats in Japan’s House of Representatives . The LDP won 316 seats . The ruling party, along with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party-Ishin, has a more than two-thirds majority. This significantly strengthens Takaichi’s mandate to govern. Takaichi, 64, became the country’s first female prime minister after being elected leader of the LDP in October . This is a record victory for the LDP since its founding in 1955. Previously, the party had won 300 seats in 1986 under the leadership of the late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.
Bhubaneswar has become the center of a significant national-level discussion on digital finance and employment. The Black Swan Summit India 2026 officially kicked off in the Odisha capital, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and global experts . The summit focuses on strengthening India’s digital economy and creating sustainable jobs. With the presence of top national leadership, the event underscores Odisha’s growing role in India’s technology-driven development journey. The Black Swan Summit India 2026 has been a hot topic of discussion since its inauguration on February 6 in Bhubaneswar . The two-day summit is jointly organized by the Odisha government and the Global Finance and Technology Network under the BharatNetra initiative. President Draupadi Murmu ‘s address gave the summit special national significance.
4 Delhi Police launches ‘Operation Shastra’
The Delhi Police has launched a major citywide campaign called ” Operation Shastra ” to crack down on the growing misuse of social media . Announced on February 7, 2026 , the campaign aims to take action against those who post photos with weapons, use abusive language, and incite fear by displaying criminal authority . According to the police, such online behavior often leads to law and order problems in real life. Operation Shastra aims to restore public confidence and send a clear message that strict legal action will be taken against digital threats. The primary objective of Operation Shastra is to curb the tendency to spread fear through social media. Posting photos with firearms, sharp weapons, or threatening captions creates an atmosphere of insecurity.
5 Kotak Mahindra Bank issued India’s first fully digital FPI licence
India’s financial markets have taken a major leap towards digitalization. Kotak Mahindra Bank has issued the country’s first fully digital Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) license . The entire process, from application to approval, was completed online through electronic signatures. This initiative represents a significant step towards promoting ease of doing business in India, accelerating investor onboarding, and attracting global capital through technology-driven reforms. Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) licenses allow foreign investors to invest in Indian stocks, bonds, and other securities . FPIs play a vital role in enhancing market liquidity, improving market depth, and capital formation.
in football , , India defeated Bangladesh 4-0 in the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Women’s Championship to lift the title at the Pokhara Arena Stadium in Nepal . Captain Jullan Nongmaithem scored the first goal, followed by goals from Elizabeth Lakra, Pearl Fernandes and Anvita Raghuraman. With this impressive win, India avenged their round-robin defeat against Bangladesh. India had sent its Under-17 women’s national team to Pokhara to participate in the SAFF Under-19 Women’s Championship to prepare for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup later this year.
7 Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
India’s Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan at the ongoing Asian Rifle-Pistol Championship 2026 in New Delhi . won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event . The pair shot a score of 505 in the final to set a new world record and a championship record. Continuing India’s winning streak, Himanshu Dhillon and Shambhavi Kshirsagar won the gold medal in the junior category of the same event .
8 Services beat Kerala 1-0 to win the 79th Santosh Trophy
Services at Dhakuakhana Stadium, Assam defeated Kerala 1-0 to win the 79th National Football Championship Santosh Trophy . This is Services’ eighth Santosh Trophy title . The only goal of the match came in the 109th minute of extra time when striker Abhishek Pawar headed in a fine cross from Shubham Rana. Kerala tried hard in the final minutes but captain and goalkeeper Gagandeep Singh held their defense together to maintain the lead.
9 India won 5 medals and finished sixth in the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
India finished its campaign at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin , China , with five medals and sixth in the medal tally . Tejaswin Shankar starred in India’s only gold medal in the men’s heptathlon . Shankar set a new national indoor record by scoring 5,993 points , surpassing his previous record of 5,650 set in the USA in 2021. India won three more medals on the final day of the Games, including a silver from Pooja in the high jump , and a bronze from Shandong in the women’s doubles. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won a silver in the shot put , and Ancy Sojan won a bronze in the long jump. Host nation China continued its dominance at the championships, topping the medal table with 34 medals, including 10 gold, 11 silver, and 13 bronze .
10 Abu Dhabi Masters 2026 dedicated to athletes aged 30 and above launched
The Abu Dhabi Masters 2026, officially known as the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 , has begun. It is the first major Masters multi-sport Games to be held in West Asia . The event is dedicated to athletes aged 30 and over . The Abu Dhabi Masters 2026 began with a sold-out opening ceremony at Zayed Sports City Stadium . The 10-day event is attracting over 25,000 competitors from over 92 countries , transforming Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra into a hub of athletic excitement and cultural celebration. The Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is a truly unique event in the world of Masters sports. Unlike traditional World Masters Games, which impose qualification standards, this edition features a completely inclusive “open” format , with no barriers to entry. This can include athletes of all abilities, skill levels, and other backgrounds, from the age of thirty or older.