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Amit Shah Reviews Anti-Naxal Strategy in Raipur Ahead of March 2026 Deadline

Feb 08, 2026

High-Level Security Review on Left-Wing Extremism

The Union Home Minister convened a comprehensive security review meeting in Raipur to assess progress against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) across affected regions. The interaction brought together senior representatives from the Union government, the Chhattisgarh administration, central armed police forces, intelligence agencies, and police leadership from multiple LWE-impacted States. The review comes as the Centre works toward an announced timeline to substantially curb Maoist violence by the end of March 2026.

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PM-SETU and ITI Reforms: Can ₹6,000 Crore Fix India’s Skilling–Jobs Mismatch?

Feb 06, 2026

PM-SETU and the New Push for ITI Reform

The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed a major bet on vocational education by allocating Rs6,000 crore to the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU). Launched on October 4, 2025, the scheme has emerged as the largest programme under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, which has an overall budget of about Rs9,800 crore.

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India Tracks Changing Crypto Trading Patterns, Signals Cautious Oversight Approach

Feb 06, 2026

India Reviews Evolving Crypto Market Activity

India is closely engaging with cryptocurrency exchanges to understand rapidly changing trading patterns and new crypto products, as authorities seek to ensure compliance without introducing a dedicated regulatory law. A senior tax official said New Delhi prefers partial oversight rather than full-fledged crypto legislation, citing concerns over financial stability and systemic risk.

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U.P. Electoral Roll Revision Extended Again, Final Voter List Due in April

Feb 06, 2026

Fourth Extension for Electoral Roll Revision in Uttar Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has granted a fourth extension to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, citing administrative and logistical considerations. The decision was announced on February 6, 2026, following a formal request from the State’s Chief Electoral Officer, Navdeep Rinwa.

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Iran–U.S. Talks Resume Momentum as Both Sides Agree to Continue Nuclear Negotiations

Feb 06, 2026

Iran and U.S. Agree to Move Forward with Talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Iran and the United States have agreed to continue negotiations after a fresh round of talks held in Muscat. Describing the discussions as constructive, Araghchi said the exchanges took place in a “very positive atmosphere” and marked a “good start” after months of heightened tensions.

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