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Kimberley Process Certification Scheme: Role, Challenges and India’s Reform Potential

February 11, 2026

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and India’s Strategic Reform Opportunity

The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) remains the world’s principal multilateral framework designed to curb the flow of conflict diamonds into legitimate trade channels. Built on national enforcement mechanisms and international cooperation, the scheme regulates trade in rough diamonds through certification, statistical reporting and cross-border controls. Although India is not a diamond-producing nation, its pivotal position in the global diamond value chain provides significant scope to influence the future direction of the Kimberley Process.

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India Improves to 91st Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

February 11, 2026

India Advances in Global Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

India has registered a measured improvement in its global corruption ranking, climbing five places to secure the 91st position in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025. The shift reflects incremental progress in perceived public sector integrity amid persistent governance and accountability challenges.

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India Ranks Second Globally in Enterprise AI and Machine Learning Adoption

February 11, 2026

India Emerges as Global Leader in Enterprise AI Usage

India has strengthened its standing in the global artificial intelligence landscape, securing the second position worldwide in enterprise AI and machine learning adoption, according to the latest ThreatLabz analysis by Zscaler. The findings reflect India’s accelerating digital transformation while drawing attention to critical security vulnerabilities accompanying large-scale AI deployment.

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French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit India for Strategic Talks with PM Modi

February 11, 2026

Macron’s India Visit to Reinforce Strategic Partnership

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to pay an official visit to India from February 17 to 19, during which he will hold extensive bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, announced by the Ministry of External Affairs, highlights the growing depth and continuity of the India–France strategic partnership.

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Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog Astronaut After Lunar Habitat Simulation

February 11, 2026

Teen Technologist Completes Lunar Analog Mission in Kutch

Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya has earned distinction as India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a Moon-habitat simulation organised by AAKA Space Studio. The mission was conducted from February 1 to 8 in the salt-white terrain of Dholavira in Gujarat’s Kutch district, an environment chosen for its resemblance to extraterrestrial landscapes. The initiative represents a significant advancement in India’s growing analog space research framework.

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