INDIA — Polity & Executive
- Presidential Visit to Odisha & Chhattisgarh: President Droupadi Murmu begins a multi-day official tour (Feb 2–6). She is scheduled to reach Bhubaneswar today to participate in series of high-level official, religious, and cultural engagements.
- Parliament — Budget Session: * Lok Sabha: Scheduled to commence the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is likely to initiate the discussion.
- Rajya Sabha: Debate on the President’s Address expected to begin, led by BJP MPs C. Sadanandan Master and Medha Kulkarni.
- Union Budget 2026 Analysis: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is scheduled to address a press conference at Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi, providing insights into the fiscal roadmap and its impact on science and technology.
- Political Coordination: * TMC Delegation: A Trinamool Congress team, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, is scheduled to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi regarding the ongoing intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
- Manipur Government Formation: Central BJP leadership has invited all ruling MLAs from Manipur to New Delhi for critical discussions on state governance.
- Opposition Watch: LoP Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Andhra Pradesh to join protests against the proposed replacement of MGNREGA with the V.B.G. Ram G. Act. Simultaneously, YS Sharmila is launching the ‘Upaadhi Haami Parirakshana Yatra’ from Bandalapalli, Anantapur.
- State Assemblies: * Jammu & Kashmir: Budget Session convenes in Jammu; expected to be a stormy session regarding local administrative issues.
- Bihar: The state legislative assembly begins its Budget Session today.
- Haryana: CM Nayab Singh Saini to chair a Cabinet meeting to finalize priorities for the state’s upcoming budget.
- Atal Innovation Mission: Dr. Jitendra Singh scheduled to inaugurate AIM SUMVAAD, the annual Incubator Conclave at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi (9:45 AM).
INDIA — Economy & Finance
- Steel Import Dialogue: The Ministry of Steel is conducting an Open House at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, to address industry concerns regarding steel imports.
- Young Chef Olympiad (YCO 2026): The 12th edition of the international culinary competition begins at IIHM Hyderabad.
- Bihar Board Exams: Class 12 (Intermediate) exams commence today for over 13 lakh students with stringent security protocols.
- International Ayurveda Conclave: The Ayurveda and Wellness Conclave kicks off in Kozhikode, Kerala.
INDIA — Law, Courts & Accountability
- Supreme Court:
- Sonam Wangchuk Detention: Scheduled hearing for the plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo challenging the climate activist’s detention under the National Security Act.
- Bikram Singh Majithia: Hearing on the interim bail plea of the SAD leader in an alleged corruption and disproportionate assets case.
- Delhi School Fees: Scheduled deliberation on the regulation and fixing of fees in private schools in the capital.
- Madras High Court: Hearing for PMK founder S. Ramadoss’s petition challenging the ECI’s decision on the allotment of the ‘Mango’ election symbol.
- Telangana High Court: PIL seeking compensation for the families of victims in the Sangareddy factory blast.
INDIA — Sports
- Asian Shooting Championship: New Delhi hosts the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 starting today at the Dr. Karni Singh Ranges; 17 countries participating.
- Mumbai Open (WTA 125): The 5th edition of India’s premier women’s professional tennis tournament begins at the MSLTA, Mumbai.
- Junior Olympics 2026: Session 9, organized by Junior Sports India, officially commences.
GLOBAL — Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- Germany–Singapore Relations: Federal Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul begins an official diplomatic visit to Singapore.
- EU Competitiveness: Informal meeting of EU Ministers for the Internal Market and Industry begins in Lefkosia, Cyprus.
- Syria Ceasefire: The ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF (YPG-led) takes effect today.
GLOBAL — United Nations & Multilaterals
- Commission for Social Development: The 64th Session (CSocD64) begins at the UN Headquarters, New York (Feb 2–10). Theme: “Advancing Social Justice through Coordinated Action.”
- World Wetlands Day 2026: Global observance marking the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
- India Event: Minister Bhupender Yadav to preside at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, New Delhi. Theme: “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”
GLOBAL — Science, Tech & Energy
- Space Summit 2026: Two-day global conference begins at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, addressing trends in the growing space economy.
- LNG2026: The 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas begins in Doha, Qatar(Feb 2–5).
GLOBAL — Birth & Death Anniversaries
- Birth: Amrit Kaur (1889) – Freedom fighter and India’s first Health Minister.
- Birth: Khushwant Singh (1915) – Renowned author and journalist.
- Birth: Shakira (1977) – Global music icon.
- Death: K. Subrahmanyam (2011) – Strategic affairs expert and architect of India’s intelligence revamp post-Kargil.
- Death: Acharya Chatursen Shastri (1960) – Legendary Hindi novelist.
- Death: Govind Shankar Kurup (1978) – First Jnanpith Award-winning Malayali writer.
- Death: P. Shanmugham – Former Chief Minister of Puducherry.