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121. 51 new Ayushman Centres opened
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Make in India- Public Health and Infrastructure
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Delhi
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The Hans India
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- On 14 February 2026, Delhi inaugurated 51 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir centres across the national capital, increasing the total to 370 neighbourhood health clinics within one year.
- The Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Transport, and Information Technology for Delhi, with officials and local MLAs, launched the centres in phases, expanding government-run primary healthcare facilities to provide accessible medical services in local communities.
- Over 14 lakh residents have already received treatment through these centres, which aim to strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure and ensure timely, affordable medical care across Delhi.
122. India to overtake US as world’s second-largest solar market in 2026: BNEF
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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India
Economictimes
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- In 2026, India is projected to overtake the United States globally to become the second-largest solar market, after China, due to strong solar capacity additions across India.
- BloombergNEF analysts forecast this shift, estimating India will add over 50 GW solar capacity through utility-scale projects and rooftop subsidies, while US installations may drop to about 44 GW due to policy hurdles.
- India’s solar additions are expected to grow 6% year-on-year, supported by government incentives, making India a major clean-energy driver globally, while China remains the largest solar market.
123. Centre clears India's first Rs 18,662-cr rail-road tunnel under Brahmaputra
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Assam
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Assam Tribune
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- On 14 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved India’s first ₹18,662-crore rail-road twin-tube underwater tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam, connecting Gohpur (NH-15) and Numaligarh (NH-715).
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the project to be built under EPC mode as a 33.7-km four-lane greenfield corridor with a 15.79-km tunnel integrating road and rail links.
- The tunnel will cut travel distance from 240 km to 34 km, reduce six-hour travel to about 20 minutes, boost Northeast connectivity, defence logistics, tourism, and economic activity across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
124. Why the new Emergency Landing Facility in Assam is a big boost for Indian defence
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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Assam
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The Federal
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- On 14 February 2026, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility at Moran, Dibrugarh district, Assam, less than 300 km from the China border.
- The project was launched by the Prime Minister of India with Indian Air Force coordination, converting a highway stretch into a dual-use runway enabling fighter and transport aircraft landings for defence operations and emergencies.
- The ₹100-crore facility strengthens military logistics, disaster response, and regional connectivity; it can handle fighter jets up to 40 tonnes and transport aircraft up to 74 tonnes.
125. Indian Deep-Tech Pioneer Space Fields Successfully Tests Historic Naval Rocket Solid Motor
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Space
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Delhi
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India Defence News
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- On 13 February 2026, Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Space Fields successfully hot-fired a world-first naval solid rocket motor in India, marking a milestone in indigenous defence propulsion technology
- Space Fields, founded by former DRDO engineers, designed and delivered the motor under Indian Navy oversight, using advanced composite casings, proprietary propellants, and AI-driven testing to meet strict military-grade standards.
- The innovation could cut import costs by up to 40%, boost naval missile and underwater-system capability, strengthen private-sector defence participation, and enhance India’s self-reliance in aerospace and maritime security technologies.
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126. Akash-NG air defense system upgrade: DRDO increases range to 80 km, will target enemies selectively
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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India
Zee News
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- on 14 February 2026, DRDO upgraded India’s Akash-NG air-defence missile system in India, boosting range to about 80 km and improving target-hitting ability against modern aerial threats.
- India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation enhanced Akash-NG using an AESA radar, dual-pulse rocket motor, and advanced seeker technology, improving speed, accuracy, and interception capability against aircraft, drones, and missiles.
- The upgraded Akash-NG strengthens India’s indigenous air-defence shield, increases strike range and mobility, counters high-speed targets, and supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by improving layered defence capability for the armed forces.
127. India’s first underwater twin-tube Road-cum-Rail tunnel in Assam: Here’s how this project could transform Northeast connectivity
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India
Indianexpress.com
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- On 14 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam, linking Gohpur and Numaligarh to improve Northeast connectivity.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared the ₹18,662-crore project, to be built under EPC mode as a 4-lane access-controlled corridor integrating highways and railway lines for faster multimodal transport.
- The 15.79-km tunnel will cut travel distance from 240 km to 34 km, reduce travel time to about 20 minutes, create jobs, boost tourism, strengthen defence logistics, and improve connectivity across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Northeast.
128. Rs 18,509 crore rail upgrade approved: Kasara–Manmad, Ballari–Hosapete boost Hampi access
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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Delhi
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Mathrubhumi.com
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- In February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹18,509-crore railway multitracking projects across routes connecting pilgrimage centres like Vaishno Devi, Hampi, and Trimbakeshwar in multiple Indian states.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by the Prime Minister of India and announced by the Union Minister of Railways of India , cleared the projects through integrated PM Gati Shakti planning to expand rail capacity and improve connectivity.
- The projects aim to reduce congestion, boost freight and passenger movement, enhance pilgrimage tourism, generate jobs, and support economic growth through upgraded multitracking infrastructure worth ₹18,509 crore.
129. DIPAS, DRDO and IIT Ropar sign MoU to boost collaborative Research and Technological Innovation
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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Delhi
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ANI
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- On February 13, 2026, DIPAS-DRDO and IIT Ropar signed an MoU in New Delhi to promote collaborative research, academic exchange, and technological innovation for defence-related scientific development.
- The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DRDO) partnered with IIT Ropar, planning joint research, knowledge sharing, and technology development by combining defence-lab expertise with academic research capabilities.
- The collaboration will focus on human-performance augmentation, high-altitude sustenance, smart energy, and efficient waste management, strengthening academia-defence cooperation and advancing innovation for India’s defence sector.
130. Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,312-crore deal with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft, equipment for Coast Guard
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Delhi
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Indian Express
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- On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312-crore deal in New Delhi to procure eight Dornier-228 aircraft with operational equipment for the Indian Coast Guard.
- The Ministry of Defence partnered with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian) category, with HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division manufacturing the aircraft to boost indigenous defence production and maritime surveillance capability.
- The aircraft will enhance coastal surveillance, reconnaissance, search-and-rescue, and maritime security, while generating employment and supporting MSMEs within HAL’s production ecosystem, strengthening India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India defence initiatives.