Global Brief: Canada, India Deepen Arctic, Security Ties.
Canada opened a Nuuk consulate, boosting Arctic links. India launched Rs. 92,000 crore rail projects, targets Naxalism by March 2026, and unveiled a Quantum Valley. Japan's PM congratulated an Olympic gold medalist. Nigeria hosts NEC on inclusive growth. Russia discussed security with Belarus and the UAE.
Canada Expands Arctic, India Security Ties
Minister Anand opened a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, boosting Arctic ties. Separately, Canada and India agreed to liaison officers and cybersecurity cooperation to combat crime.
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- Minister Anand meets with Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Research and Denmark’s Minister for F... ↗
Global Affairs Canada
Minister Anand met Greenland's Motzfeldt and Denmark's Rasmussen in Nuuk. Discussed Canada's new consulate in Nuuk, economic ties, defense, and Arctic issues. Canada supports Greenland's intent to open an office in Canada.
- Meeting between Minister of Public Safety, Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Adv... ↗
Privy Council Office
Canada, India boost security ties. Minister Anandasangaree, Drouin met India NSA Doval Feb 6-7. Agreed to liaison officers, cybersecurity cooperation, and tackling drug flow, organized crime.
India Boosts Infrastructure, Security, and Tech.
Rail Minister Vaishnaw launched new West Bengal rail projects worth Rs. 92,000 crore. Amit Shah targets ending Naxalism by March 2026 in Chhattisgarh. Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled Amaravati Quantum Valley under the Rs. 6,000 crore National Quantum Mission. CBDT seeks input on Income-tax Rules 2025.
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- Major Rail Infrastructure Boost for West Bengal ↗
Ministry of Railways
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Siuri ROB and Kumarpur ROB, boosting West Bengal's infrastructure. Rs. 14,205 crore allocated this year. Projects worth Rs. 92,000 crore underway. New Asansol–Bokaro train service launched.
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah chairs a security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in Raipur, Chhattisgarh ↗
Ministry of Home Affairs
Amit Shah met in Raipur to review Left Wing Extremism. He stated Naxalism will end by March 31, 2026. Strategy includes security, development, and financial network strikes. Chhattisgarh is now a "symbol of development."
- The India-US trade deal is historic and will give new heights and momentum to the Indian economy: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan ↗
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls India-US trade deal "historic." Indian agricultural products get zero-tariff access in the US. Deal prioritizes farmers' dignity, national interest, and boosts the Indian economy.
- India’s Quantum Future Begins from Amaravati as "National Quantum Mission" Positions the State as Strategic Springboard: Dr Jitendra Singh ↗
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr. Jitendra Singh laid the foundation for Amaravati Quantum Valley, calling it India's quantum future. The ₹6,000 crore National Quantum Mission aims for 1,000 qubits and a 2,000 km quantum network, boosting defense and cybersecurity.
- CBDT seeks stakeholders' inputs on proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms related to Income Tax Act, 2025 ↗
Ministry of Finance
CBDT seeks stakeholder input on proposed Income-tax Rules and Forms for the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026. A utility on the e-filing portal is live until February 4, 2026, for suggestions on simplification, litigation reduction, and compliance burden.
PM Takaichi Congratulates Kimura on Olympic Gold
PM Takaichi called KIMURA Kira on Feb. 8, 2026, to congratulate him on winning Japan's first gold medal in snowboarding at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She praised his historic achievement and inspiring performance.
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- Congratulatory Phone Call to Mr. KIMURA Kira, Who Won a Gold Medal in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games ↗
PM Takaichi called KIMURA Kira on Feb. 8, 2026, to congratulate him on winning Japan's first gold medal in snowboarding at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She praised his historic achievement and inspiring performance.
Shettima to chair NEC Conference on inclusive growth
VP Shettima chairs NEC Conference Feb 9-10, 2026, Abuja. Focus: inclusive growth, economic coordination. 36 governors, stakeholders attend. Theme: "Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development." Pres. Tinubu special guest.
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- VP SHETTIMA TO CHAIR NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL CONFERENCE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH ↗
VP Shettima chairs NEC Conference Feb 9-10, 2026, Abuja. Focus: inclusive growth, economic coordination. 36 governors, stakeholders attend. Theme: "Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development." Pres. Tinubu special guest.
Putin talks security, diplomacy with Belarus, UAE leaders
Feb. 8, Putin discussed Supreme State Council prep with Lukashenko. He also thanked UAE President Al Nahyan for security cooperation, aid in apprehending a suspect, and reviewed recent Moscow talks.
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- Тelephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko ↗
Putin and Lukashenko spoke by phone Feb. 8. They discussed preparations for the Supreme State Council meeting in late February. They also addressed international matters.
- Telephone conversation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ↗
Putin spoke with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Feb. 8, 2026. Putin thanked Nahyan for effective security cooperation and UAE aid in apprehending a suspect in an assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alekseyev. They also discussed issues from Nahyan's recent Moscow visit.