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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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121. India’s GDP grows 7.8% in December quarter, beats estimates; FY26 growth pegged at 7.6%
- On February 27, 2026 it was reported that , India’s economy expanded 7.8% year-on-year to ₹84.54 lakh crore in real GDP, according to MoSPI data, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported growth under the new 2022-23 base series, using improved GST datasets, double deflation methods, and refined benchmarking, addressing IMF concerns over outdated methodology and data quality.
- Manufacturing grew 13.3%, services 9.5%, and agriculture 1.7%; exports rose 5.6%, imports 8.6%; private consumption increased 8.7%, investment 7.8%, while FY26 full-year GDP growth is projected at 7.6%, higher than FY25’s 7.1%.
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122. India's First Underwater Road-Rail Tunnel Beneath Brahmaputra River In Assam Gets Central Panel Nod
- India is set to build its first-ever twin-tube underwater tunnel designed to carry both road traffic and trains, marking a significant leap in strategic infrastructure and connectivity in the Northeast.
- An inter-ministerial committee led by the Expenditure Secretary has given in-principle approval for the ambitious project across the Brahmaputra river in Assam, linking Gohpur and Numaligarh. Once operational, travel time between Gohpur and Numaligarh is expected to drop from the current six-and-a-half hours to about 30 minutes.
- The 15.8 km twin-tube tunnel will form the core of a larger 33.7 km project that also includes approach roads and a railway line. One of the tunnels will be dedicated to rail movement, featuring a single electrified track with ballastless design.
- Built approximately 32 metres below the river’s deepest bed level, the tunnel is envisioned as a critical strategic asset. The total estimated cost stands at around Rs 18,600 crore, to be jointly funded by the ministries of road transport, railways and defence.
123. Indian Railways allocates Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27
- The Indian Railways has allocated Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, reflecting a fivefold increase compared to 2014.
- Indian Railways, a massive infrastructure push is underway in Assam and the Northeast with Rs 72,468 crore worth of railway projects currently in progress and surveys for new railway lines are being conducted to further expand the network, while rail connectivity to Bhutan from Kokrajhar to Gelephu (69 Km) is being planned.
- The Railways project has resumed, and works in Sikkim and Nagaland are also progressing at a fast rate, significantly improving regional and international connectivity.
- The launch of Vande Bharat Sleeper and Assam’s first Amrit Bharat Express services highlighted modernization. Safety upgrades, new tracks, flyovers, and Kavach implementation reflected an accelerated push toward faster, safer regional rail connectivity.
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124. Sairang–Silchar rail link opens, CM Lalduhoma calls it Mizoram’s new economic gateway
- Railways Minister virtually inaugurated a new rail service connecting Sairang in Mizoram with Silchar in Assam’s Cachar district, marking a major step forward in regional connectivity and economic integration in the Northeast.
- The new rail service will significantly strengthen Mizoram’s ties with neighbouring Assam, expand market access for agricultural produce such as ginger, and provide fresh momentum to the state government’s flagship ‘Bana Kaih’ (handholding) scheme.
- The rail link strengthened Mizoram’s economic integration, improved logistics for local producers, and accelerated Northeast connectivity under national infrastructure priorities.
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125. Engineering goods exports up 10.4% in January,2026, crosses $100 billion mark in April-January Period of FY26
- On February 26, 2026, it was reported that India’s engineering goods exports rose 10.4% year-on-year to US$10.40 billion in January 2026, driven by strong growth in copper, iron & steel, and motor vehicle shipments.
- During April–January FY 2025-26, exports crossed US$100 billion for the first time, reaching US$101.13 billion despite a 6.8% decline in shipments to the US. Engineering goods exports to the UAE went up 42.4% in January 2026 to US$871.48 million. In the case of Saudi Arabia, exports were up 33.3% at US$518.58 million.
- Strong growth in markets like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, UK, and China supported overall export expansion, with engineering goods contributing 28.5% to total merchandise exports in January 2026.
- Among the top 25 key markets for Indian engineering goods, shipments to as many as 19 countries recorded positive growth during Jan.,2026, while in the case of six countries, the growth was negative.
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126. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah interacts with personnel of SSB in Araria, Bihar, and inaugurates the Border Out Posts at Leti and Inderwa, along with e-inaugurating and laying the e-foundation stones for various SSB projects
- On February 26, 2026, Union Home Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation for SSB projects worth ₹170 crore in Bihar, including new Border Out Posts and infrastructure aimed at improving operational facilities and surveillance.
- Under the India–Nepal Border Road Project, 554 km of roads have been approved, with major progress already made to enhance border monitoring and security capabilities.
- The government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border management, preventing infiltration, and supporting CAPF personnel while advancing development initiatives in border regions.
127. Indian Railways launches RailParcel pilot for enhanced parcel logistics in 7 cities
- On February 26, 2026, it was reported that Indian Railways launched RailParcel as a pilot initiative across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai under the South Central Railway zone to digitize and improve rail-based parcel logistics operations.
- Indian Railways, with AION-Tech Solutions’ ROQIT platform, is implementing real-time parcel tracking, workflow digitization, CRIS integration, and third-party logistics readiness to enhance coordination, shipment visibility, and operational efficiency during the pilot phase.
- The PoC focuses on interoperability with existing infrastructure, multimodal logistics integration, and sustainable freight movement using the electrified rail network. Future phases may enable network optimization and data-driven decision-making based on pilot insights.
128. Swiggy expands food delivery to more railway stations across India
- On February 26, 2026, Swiggy announced that it had further expanded its partnership with IRCTC. The food delivery platform has doubled down on its 'Food on Train' service, marking a 117% growth in network expansion in just twelve months.
- Swiggy, in partnership with IRCTC, scaled operations by strengthening its supply chain, expanding transit hubs, and personalising menus using passenger data, ensuring fresh food delivery directly to train seats.
- The network grew 117% in 12 months; ‘Train Friendly Dishes’ contribute 22% of orders. Holi specials (Feb 28–Mar 8, 2026) include gujiya and festive meals, with ₹125 discounts on orders above ₹399.
129. CM lays stone for ₹264-crore infra upgrades in Mundka
- On February 24, 2026, the Chief Minister of Delhi laid the foundation for 49 development projects worth ₹264 crore in the Mundka Assembly constituency to enhance rural infrastructure in roads, water, sewerage, education, and healthcare.
- The Chief Minister of Delhi, along with leaders including the Minister of Labour of Delhi and a Member of the Lok Sabha, announced the projects under DVDB, CMDF, MLALAD, and other schemes, aiming to deliver urban-level amenities to rural Delhi through planned investment.
- Projects complement ₹1,600 crore of development launched in rural Delhi over the past year, with ₹1,000 crore allocated specifically for village development, including drainage, peripheral roads, schools, hospitals, land consolidation, and a proposed 900-bigha growth centre.
130. Government take measures to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure
- According to National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates, out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of total health expenditure (THE) has declined from 62.6 per cent in 2014-15 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22.
- The government has been implementing measures to reduce OOPE while increasing government health expenditure (GHE), which has risen from 29.0 per cent in 2014-15 to 48.0 per cent in 2021-22.
- India has significantly reduced out-of-pocket health spending, with OOPE falling from 62.6% (2014-15) to 39.4% (2021-22), alongside a sharp rise in government health expenditure from 29% to 48%, according to National Health Accounts.
- This shift is driven by major public health initiatives such as the National Health Mission, free drugs and diagnostics, 1.76 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and the PM-ABHIM infrastructure mission. Schemes like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, expanded to cover senior citizens above 70.