12th February 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National News (India)
📌 Nationwide Bharat Bandh
A Bharat Bandh (nationwide strike) is underway today, organized by central trade unions and farmers’ groups in protest against recent government policies and labour reforms. It’s affecting public transport, schools, businesses, and daily activities in several states.
💰 RBI & Cooperative Banks Reforms
The Reserve Bank of India has taken new measures to strengthen cooperative banks including allowing new branches and expanding housing loan limits, and setting up support structures like Sahakar Sarathi for rural banks.
📮 India Post — NSE MoU
The Department of Posts signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to distribute mutual fund products through its widespread post office network, improving financial inclusion.
📅 National Productivity Day
12 February is observed as National Productivity Day in India to promote efficiency, quality, and innovation in economic and industrial sectors.
🌍 International Affairs
🇧🇷 Lula to Visit India
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit India from 18–22 Feb 2026 for strategic talks and to attend the India AI Impact Summit, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
🏛️ Government & Policy
Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill, 2026
The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to clarify the legal framework around labour laws and harmonize employment-related legislations.
📊 Economy & Finance
Cooperative Banking Reforms
Urban cooperative banks can now expand branches and increase housing loan exposure. Insurance for deposits up to ₹5 lakh continues under the Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation.
🔬 Science & Technology
Expansion of IT Rules 2026 to regulate AI-generated and deepfake content has been highlighted under revised digital governance rules.
(Related context from other sources indicates ongoing debates on digital policy updates.)
📌 Other Notable Points
Ken–Betwa Project Protests
Protests continue around the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project, reflecting concerns over ecological and social impacts of the inter-linking initiative.
