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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||05-02--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||05-02--2026

THURSDAY|| VOL—V/2026/FEBRUARY

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नित्यं ते सेवमानस्य व्याधिर्भ्यो नास्ति ते भयम् ||

Hard work and light food. This is the readily available medicine for any disease. If you do these daily, you shall not be afraid of any ailment.

SOURCE: CHARAK SOMHITA.



INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

The government has said that 100 per cent ration cards have been digitized and more than 99 per cent ration cards are linked with Aadhaar.

Andhra Pradesh has taken a strong and positive step to support women entrepreneurs by planning an exclusive industrial park only for women. This new industrial park will cover 30 acres and will mainly focus on women-led industries, startups, and small businesses. The aim is to give women a safe, supportive, and well-equipped space to start and grow their businesses.

India has officially joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s commitment to advancing industrial capabilities and supporting its manufacturing and MSME sectors.

India–China economic relations have entered a renewed phase of engagement, with bilateral trade touching a historic high in 2025. The milestone reflects a gradual stabilization of ties after years of diplomatic strain, alongside expanding commercial linkages between Asia’s two largest economies.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday evening. This meeting occurred amid a newly sealed India-US trade deal, marking a pivotal step in bilateral relations.

India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, has arrived in Riyadh on an official visit, signaling a deepening of strategic ties between India and Saudi Arabia.  He held a productive meeting with Saudi Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban in Riyadh on Wednesday.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

Two Iranian military provocations against U.S. assets in the Middle East yesterday underscored high tensions ahead of negotiations planned for Friday. An Iranian drone “aggressively approached” a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian sea, prompting a fighter jet from the carrier to shoot it down, a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson said. Hours later, the U.S. Navy escorted a U.S.-flagged tanker to safety after it was approached by two Iranian gunboats that threatened to board the vessel. 

Iran has pushed for the negotiations to be moved from their planned location in Istanbul to Oman, Axios reported.

U.S.A’s Power  Diplomacy and threat of Sanctions are not going to overcome the ontology of the Iranian regime, which is in the hand of Muslim Clerics.

Ukraine talks. The second round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States over a potential peace settlement began today in Abu Dhabi. It followed a large-scale Russian attack yesterday on Ukraine’s energy grid. The Abu Dhabi talks are expected to focus on outstanding disputes over territory and Western security guarantees for Ukraine.

Congo (DRC): A group of investors that includes U.S. firm Orion and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation reached a preliminary deal to buy a multibillion-dollar stake in copper and cobalt mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), their seller Glencore announced yesterday.

COLOMBIA’S PETRO IN WASHINGTON DC. The two countries are working together on counternarcotic efforts and sanctions, Trump said after meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House yesterday. The two presidents also discussed the possibility of exporting Venezuelan gas via Colombia, Petro told a local radio station.

Syrian forces in Kurdish area. Syrian military forces deployed yesterday to the previously Kurdish-controlled city of Qamishli, in keeping with an agreement reached Friday to integrate Kurdish fighters into the Syrian government. After the two sides engaged in deadly clashes last month, a U.S. envoy called their integration deal a “historic milestone in Syria’s journey toward national reconciliation.”

Saudi-Turkish energy cooperation. The two countries agreed to a broad partnership to install wind and solar energy in Turkey, including an initial $2 billion of investments in solar power plants, Turkey’s energy and natural resources minister said on social media yesterday.

French authorities raided the offices of tech platform X yesterday and summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning, as part of an initial probe into the alleged spread of sexualized images of children on the platform, among other violations. Musk called the raid a “political attack.”

Russia is intensifying efforts to sell its advanced Su-57 Felon stealth fighter to India, this time tailoring the offer to align closely with New Delhi's "Make in India" initiative. The proposal centers on a customized Su-57E variant, incorporating extensive participation from Indian industry and indigenous subsystems.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

NASA announced yesterday it is delaying its expected launch date of the Artemis II mission to put astronauts on the moon from February until at least March after detecting issues, including liquid hydrogen leakage, in a test this week.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

In Jammu and Kashmir, two Pakistani terrorists, including a top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, were killed yesterday after they were trapped inside a natural cave in Udhampur district. One of the deceased terrorists is Rubani alias Abu Mavia, a top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit.

Army Concludes Operation ‘Kiya’ : Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major success on 4 February 2026, neutralising three terrorists in two distinct encounters.

ENVIRONMENTAL: -

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says there was a demand for three railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir, but the local Government and MPs opposed them as there were apprehensions about damage to apple orchards. Those are kept in abeyance.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

In Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship, Esha Singh and Indian women win gold in 10m air pistol individual and team events in Delhi.

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market: -

*BSE SENSEX*83,817.69 +78.55 (0.094%)

*NIFTY*25,776.00 +48.45 (0.19%)

BULLIONS:

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,300/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 300,000/KG

Currency Exchange Rates:

No Change.

WHAT IS NEXT:

Today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins a trip through the Gulf in Saudi Arabia.

Today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a meeting on critical minerals in Washington, DC.

Today, Spain hosts a summit on the responsible use of AI by militaries.

Tomorrow, the New START nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires.

 

 

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