PIB articles on 16 February 2026

• Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda to Launch two Landmark Initiatives: SAHI and BODH at the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam tomorrow
• Ol Chiki Script
• PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES THE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE OL CHIKI SCRIPT
• PM to meet French President Macron in Mumbai on 17 February
• AI farmer revolution to begin from Jaipur: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’
• The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-January 2025-26 is estimated at US$ 720.76 Billion, as compared to US$ 679.02 Billion in April-January 2024-25, an estimated growth of 6.15%
• Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of January, 2026 (Base Year: 2011-12)
• Raksha Mantri inaugurates Missile Integration facility at BEL, Bengaluru; Flags-off Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment Combat systems & unveils Mountain Fire Control Radar
• INDIAN NAVY INAUGURATES MILAN VILLAGE AS PART OF EXERCISE MILAN 2026, VISAKHAPATNAM
• Tele-Robotics to add new dimension to healthcare with value addition through AI: Dr Jitendra Singh
• DFS, M/o Finance releases Report titled “Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of Incentive Scheme for Promotion of RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI Transactions (P2M)” at Chintan Shivir 2026
• LFPR continued at nearly the same level
• PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO WITNESS INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW AT VISAKHAPATNAM ON FEBRUARY 18
• Prime Minister Inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi
• CCPA takes action against E-commerce entities for selling toys that violates mandatory Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020.
• Raksha Mantri reviews projects of indigenous military gas turbine engine development during visit to DRDO’s GTRE in Bengaluru
• Aadhaar App sees strong public adoption and everyday utility, 1 million people update mobile number via App
• India AI Impact Summit 2026 Commences at Bharat Mandapam with Unprecedented Global Participation
• DLI Scheme-Backed Chip Design Startups Continue to Attract Interest from Leading Investors
• CAQM issues comprehensive Statutory Direction regarding implementation of Action Plans for Elimination of Wheat Stubble Burning in 2026
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, along with members of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee, calls on the Hon’ble President today and presents the Committee's 13th report
• NHAI Accepts National Highways Infra Trust offer to Acquire Two National Highway Assets
• India-AI Impact Summit 2026
• Prime Minister Shares Insights on Budget, Reforms, and India’s Growth Story in PTI Interview
• Prime Minister Welcomes Global Leaders to AI Impact Summit in Delhi
• Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah to Chair the “Manthan” Meeting of Cooperation Ministers of States/Union Territories in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• VISIT OF VICE ADMIRAL DIMITRIOS ELEFTHERIOS KATARAS, CHIEF OF THE HELLENIC NAVY GENERAL STAFF
• “AI Not Only for India, but for the Whole World,” Affirms Shri Jitin Prasada, MoS MeitY, Outlining India’s Leadership on the Inaugural Day of the India AI Impact Summit
• High-Level Discussion at India AI Impact Summit 2026 Explores the Future of Employability in the AI Era
• India AI Impact Summit 2026 Showcases Women-Led AI for Public Good and Digital Public Infrastructure
• Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Hosts High-Level Panel Discussion on “Scaling AI for Public Health Impact: Public-Private Partnership” at India AI Impact Summit 2026
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addresses the 79th Raising Day ceremony of Delhi Police as the Chief Guest in New Delhi
• 51 Startups to Showcase AI Innovations in WAVES Creators Corner in India AI Impact Expo 2026
• International Conference on Dam Safety 2026 Successfully Concludes in Bengaluru
• Regional Event cum Workshop scheduled to be held on 17th February 2026 at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC), in Srinagar, J&K
• The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 42nd Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for States/UTs for January, 2026
• The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 45th Monthly Report on Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries/ Departments performa...
• Mission Karmayogi showcases AI-Enabled Capacity Building of Civil Servants at India AI Impact Summit 2026
• Ministry of Steel organizes Chintan Shivir at Mandi Gobindgarh to deliberate on Green Steel with a focus on Secondary Steel Sector
• National Compliance Platform Reviews Measures to Enhance Anti-Doping Coordination and Enforcement
• AI and Climate Action in India
• Grand Mufti of India Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad meets Prime Minister
• PM hails India AI Impact Summit as a Testament to Youth Power and Technological Advancement sharing a Sanskrit Subhashitam
• ECI kicks off Annual Sports Week 2026
• VISIT OF AIR CHIEF MARSHAL AP SINGH, CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF TO HQ SAC FOR SOUTHERN AIRCOMMAND COMMANDERS' CONFERENCE
• Ministry of Education to host session on “Pushing the Frontier of AI in India” at India AI Impact Summit 2026
• RailTel Successfully Curates AI Healthcare Panel Discussions at AI Impact Summit 2026
• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Pavilion to Host AI-Focused Panels and Sessions at India AI Impact Summit 2026
• Indian AI & Gaming Startups Take Center Stage at India AI Impact Summit 2026
• India’s AI Moment: Government, Startups and Creators Converge at MIB Pavilion
• Ministry of Minority Affairs conducts Orientation-cum-Training Program of Deputationists for HAJ 2026
• Creative Industries as Growth Engines
• OFFICER TRAINEES OF INDIAN AUDIT & ACCOUNTS SERVICE, DEFENCE AERONAUTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICE AND INDIAN TRADE SERVICE CALL ON THE PRESIDENT
• Vice-President expresses deep sorrow over the loss of lives in fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
• Vice-President wishes India AI Impact Summit great success
• Prime Minister meets the former President of India
• Prime Minister calls on the Vice President
• Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in fire mishap in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan