Daily Current Affairs – February 6, 2026

RBI MPC Meet Highlights: All eyes are on the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee announcement on Friday. Experts predict the central bank will maintain the repo rate. This cautious approach stems from global uncertainties and domestic economic pressures. Trade deals offer some relief to India's exports, but currency volatility and mixed inflation signals keep policymakers watchful. The decision is expected on Friday.

Indian rice export prices rose to a near one-month high this week, supported by modest demand and a rebound in the rupee, while prices in Thailand and Vietnam remained steady. India’s 5% broken parboiled rice reached $353–$359 per ton, up from last week, and white rice was at $351–$356 per ton. The rupee’s 1% appreciation reduced exporters’ dollar returns.

While slamming the NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav charged that it was running on “false praise and complete negligence”

Rajasthan had 85 types of minerals and each district had its own unique stone identity, CM said

The U.S. President has claimed over 90 times that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched searches on January 27 across the U.S., leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five Immediate Suspension Orders

British International Investment has invested Rs 90 crore in UC Impower, an India-focused early growth-stage equity fund, marking the largest commitment to the Rs 500 crore vehicle. The fund backs financial services and climate solution firms. UC Impower has raised about Rs 435 crore so far and plans to build a portfolio of 10–11 investments.

Bharti Airtel shares are in focus after a sharp year-on-year decline in profit despite strong revenue, EBITDA, and ARPU growth. India operations, home business expansion, lower capex, and reduced net debt supported performance. Brokerages remain positive, citing robust cash flows, subscriber additions, and improving operational metrics.

Companies such as Cognizant, Infosys, HCLTech and Wipro are rushing to adopt AI agents, amid rising competitive pressure from firms such as Anthropic and Palantir developing tools that directly threaten their established revenue streams.

Indian in talks with global giants Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM and domestic companies including JSW and Concor. The push will be anchored by the ₹10,000-crore five-year container manufacturing programme announced in the Union Budget, and the government is open to offering more incentives.

While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hockey India League, where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

Salman Agha said in the event of India and Pakistan clashing in the knockouts, his team will again abide by the decision taken by the Pakistan government