Daily Current Affairs – February 24, 2026

India is actively pursuing stronger economic ties with Canada and the United Kingdom. Discussions are underway for comprehensive economic partnership agreements. These agreements aim to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment. Regular engagements are planned to build sustained momentum in these crucial partnerships. New avenues for collaboration are expected to unfold, benefiting both nations.

Kazakhstan, a major uranium producer, will supply a significant amount of uranium to India. This new contract will fuel India's nuclear power plants. The agreement follows recent discussions between Kazakhstan's Kazatomprom and India's Department of Atomic Energy. India and Kazakhstan have a history of uranium supply deals. This development strengthens energy cooperation between the two nations.

Budget to be presented on March 20, Telangana Cabinet finalises dates for Budget session after marathon discussion

The lawsuit appears to be the first from a major company since the Supreme Court ruling, which did not address how refunds would be handled

These changes have taken place almost simultaneously with the announcement that the new government will examine all the legal cases that have been filed against journalists and business persons after the uprising of August 5, 2024.

Gaudium IVF and Women Health IPO entered its final bidding day with a 6.33% grey market premium and three times overall subscription on Day 2. Strong retail and NII participation offset weak QIB demand. Brokerages have recommended subscribing, citing improving financials and growth prospects in India’s fertility services market.

IIFL Capital's R Venkataraman sees India at an investment inflection point, driven by entrepreneurial spirit and strong fundamentals. He anticipates a return of foreign capital within months, viewing current FII outflows as a cyclical trend. Venkataraman also highlights AI's potential for Indian financial services, emphasizing adoption over core technology development.

Luxury home sales in Gurugram surged 80% in 2025, reaching ₹24,120 crore, surpassing Mumbai. The increase in sales volume and prices, particularly along Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Extension Road, indicates strong demand and growth in the luxury market driven by high-net-worth individuals.

With global visa regimes tightening, India has an opportunity to woo its brightest minds back. In this deep dive, we look at the structural hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead.

In this episode, Uthra Ganesan highlights the complacency and fitness issues plaguing the Indian men’s hockey team that resulted in a string of losses in the FIH Pro League

The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time. In the shootout, though, Australia emerged 5-4 victorious