February 2026

February 21, 2026

Supreme Court expands the definition of ‘consumer’ to include individuals paying for services from religious institutions, reinforcing equality, accountability, and rule of law under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 — analysed for CLAT.

February 20, 2026

India and France elevate relations to a Special Global Strategic Partnership covering defence, technology, clean energy, space cooperation, and Indo-Pacific security, reflecting India’s multipolar foreign policy vision — CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 19, 2026

India’s Sarvam AI unveils sovereign “Vikram” LLMs for Indian languages; Supreme Court considers categorising racial slurs as hate crimes — a CLAT-relevant analysis of tech governance, rights, and law.

February 18, 2026

India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership, defence cooperation, civil nuclear energy, AI collaboration, Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, UNSC reform, economic diplomacy, CLAT current affairs.

February 17, 2026

India hosts the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, shifting global AI governance from safety to inclusive development. This CLAT-oriented analysis explores AI policy, ethics, digital inclusion, and global cooperation.

February 16, 2026

Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 highlights global governance deficits, India’s progress and challenges, and strategic recommendations for accountability and institutional reforms — a CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 14, 2026

NITI Aayog releases integrated reports outlining India’s pathways to achieve a USD 30 trillion Viksit Bharat by 2047 while fulfilling its Net Zero by 2070 commitment. This CLAT-oriented analysis links constitutional, policy, and sustainability frameworks.

February 13, 2026

India’s Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks ₹20,000 crore for a CCUS scheme to decarbonise heavy industries like steel, aligning climate goals with industrial competitiveness — a CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 02, 2026

Union Budget 2026–27 sets strategic growth and inclusion priorities; India expands Ramsar wetlands network; PAIMANA enhances infrastructure monitoring; cultural repatriation and defence milestones — CLAT-focused analysis.

February 03, 2026

India and the US agreed a significant trade deal in 2026 reducing tariffs to 18%, reshaping economic diplomacy, export competitiveness, and strategic autonomy — a CLAT-oriented analysis of opportunities, risks and policy implications.

February 04, 2026

16th Finance Commission reshapes fiscal federalism; SC recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right; electronics manufacturing & labour reforms advance governance; tribal land rights emerge as a critical issue — CLAT analysis.

February 05, 2026

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy with geopolitical reverberations; Indian-origin scientist Ramanathan bags Crafoord Prize for climate science; NDMA sets guidelines for disaster victim identification — CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 06, 2026

Union Budget 2026–27 marks a strategic focus on defence with a record ₹7.85 lakh crore allocation, highlighting modernisation, indigenous manufacturing, R&D expansion, and national security governance — CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 07, 2026

The rat-hole mining tragedy in Meghalaya exposes regulatory failure despite judicial bans, weak enforcement, and environmental harm. This CLAT-oriented analysis covers legal, constitutional, and governance issues.

February 09, 2026

India’s strategic balance between the US and Russia is under debate as claims over its energy policy surface. This CLAT-oriented analysis explores diplomatic autonomy, trade, energy security, and policy implications.

February 10, 2026

India–US interim trade framework balances export access with agricultural safeguards; India strengthens port security with anti-drone tech, digitises FPI onboarding, and celebrates World Pulses Day — a CLAT-oriented analysis.

February 11, 2026

The Supreme Court expands Article 21 to ban bullying and ragging in educational institutions; challenges persist in labour governance and disaster risk frameworks. CLAT-oriented analysis of rights, policy, and law.

February 12, 2026

IIT Madras VC fund boosts deep-tech startups; Starlink partners with Gujarat for satellite internet; new telescopes in Ladakh; AI-based learning initiative launched; Amaravati Quantum Centre advances India’s tech ecosystem — CLAT analysis.