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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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 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 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.

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 and Lukashenko spoke by phone Feb. 8. They discussed preparations for the Supreme State Council meeting in late February. They also addressed international matters.

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.