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Alwar District Becomes India First to Achieve 100 Percent Insurance Coverage Milestone

February 07, 2026

Alwar Makes History as First Fully Insured District Under National 'Secure India' Vision

Alwar district in Rajasthan has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first district in India to attain 100% insurance coverage under the national 'Insurance for All by 2047' roadmap. This accomplishment marks a significant step toward the central vision of building a 'Secure India–Insured India' by ensuring comprehensive risk protection reaches the grassroots level.

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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Chabahar Port Amid US Sanctions Uncertainty

February 07, 2026

India-Iran Chabahar Port Project Persists Despite Renewed US Sanctions Pressure

Iran has reiterated its strong support for the strategic Chabahar port project and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with India, even as the initiative faces renewed uncertainty due to United States sanctions pressure. The development of the port, crucial for India's connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan, is navigating complex geopolitical headwinds.

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Centre Rejects Age of Consent Changes, Defends 18-Year Limit in POCSO Act

February 07, 2026

Government Stands Firm: No Dilution of POCSO Act's Age of Consent

The Union government has unequivocally rejected proposals to lower the age of consent or introduce exemptions in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on February 7, 2026, the government stated that any such dilution would undermine child safety and increase exploitation risks, firmly closing the door on a recent judicial debate.

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Goa Launches Comprehensive State Bird Atlas, Second Only to Kerala in India

February 07, 2026

Goa Publishes Landmark Bird Atlas, Bolstering Avian Research and Community Conservation

Goa has achieved a significant milestone in biodiversity conservation by releasing a comprehensive state-level Bird Atlas, becoming only the second state in India after Kerala to accomplish this feat. The Bird Atlas of Goa was officially launched during the ninth Bird Festival of Goa on February 7, 2026, underscoring the state's commitment to scientific documentation and citizen-driven environmental stewardship.

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Delhi Ranked 2nd Most Polluted City in India for January 2026, Ghaziabad Tops List

February 07, 2026

January 2026 Air Quality Crisis: Delhi and Ghaziabad Top India's Polluted Cities List

A monthly analysis for January 2026 by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has ranked Delhi as the second most polluted city in India, with Ghaziabad topping the list. The report underscores the persistent and severe winter air pollution crisis in North India, highlighting widespread non-compliance with both national and international air quality standards.

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