India Ratings & Research (India Ratings) has revised downwards the GDP growth forecast of the country for 2021-22 (FY22) to 8.6 percent.

India's K.N. Raghavan has been elected the new Chairman of the International Rubber Study Group for two years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 'Kisan Drone Yatra' at Manesar, in Haryana, and addressed a group of farmers.

Israel has successfully tested a new naval air defence system called 'C-Dome'. It is a naval version of Israel's Iron Dome, which is an air defence system that can intercept and destroy short-range rockets and missiles.

The Government of India has organised a week-long science exhibition titled 'Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate' as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemoration. It will be conducted simultaneously at 75 locations across the country through a hybrid model.

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and soon explosions were heard across cities in Ukraine including the capital Kyiv.

The 48th edition of the world-famous Khajuraho Dance Festival began in Madhya Pradesh.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Thums Up. Thums Up is owned by Coca-Cola.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till February 28, 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till December 31, 2021. Under this scheme, Rs 10 lakh would be spent by the Government on each child.

The Ministry of Education has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) till 2025-26.