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On February 14, 2025, important updates in the headlines that would be useful for UPSC aspirants include the following:

Today's significant developments include major announcements and initiatives between India and the US, as well as internal policy progress within India.
- President Trump has announced a major F-35 Stealth Fighter deal with India, significantly enhancing the defense collaboration between the two nations.
- In a joint statement, India and the US have emphasized their commitment to boosting defense and technological ties through long-term military pacts and autonomous systems collaboration.
Domestically, the Centre has invested over Rs 29903 crore in Jammu and Kashmir's national highways over the past five years, signaling a strong infrastructural push.
Additionally, Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel released a Devolution Index Report assessing fiscal management among states.
PM Modi paid tributes to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama attacks, honoring their sacrifices.
Delhi Police’s 'Operation Kawach' targeted over 100 drug hotspots, leading to several arrests in a crackdown on crime.

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Daily UPSC Current Affairs 14-02-2025
The table below gives the headlines of the day taken from The Hindu, Indian Express, Press Information Bureau & All India Radio as required for UPSC preparation:

Headlines of the Day Based on The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB & AIR

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Headlines of the Day

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GS 1

(History, Geography, Indian Society)

811 water bodies identified, 247 of these can’t be restored: DDA to National Green Tribunal

DDA reports 811 water bodies in the region.

247 water bodies are beyond restoration.

Update provided to National Green Tribunal.

Highlights challenges in water body conservation.

The Indian Express

GS 2

(Polity, Governance, International Relations)

PM Modi addresses SAMVAD programme being organised in Thailand

PM Modi participates in SAMVAD programme.

Event held in Thailand.

Focus on dialogue and cooperation.

Promotes cultural and civilizational connections.

AIR

Centre spent over Rs 29903 cr in J&K national highways in 5 yrs

Rs 29903 crore spent on national highways in J&K.

Investment covers a span of five years.

Centre's significant infrastructure push in the region.

Boost aimed at improved connectivity and development.

AIR

President Trump announces F-35 Stealth Fighter deal with India

Trump announces F-35 Fighter deal with India.

Marks major defence collaboration.

Enhances India’s military capabilities.

Strengthens India-US strategic partnership.

AIR

Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel Releases Devolution Index Report

Devolution Index Report released by Minister S.P. Singh Baghel.

Report assesses fiscal devolution among states.

Highlights disparities and performance in fiscal management.

Aims to guide policy and improve fiscal governance.

AIR

India - U.S. Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister of India to US

Joint statement issued during PM's US visit.

Emphasis on defence cooperation and strategic ties.

Collaboration on technology and economic matters.

Strengthening India-US partnership.

PIB

Dissent that Waqf panel report redacted: ‘furtherance of govt agenda’, ‘politically motivated’, ‘rushed through’

Controversy over redacted Waqf panel report.

Claims of government agenda and political motivation.

Report allegedly rushed through.

Opposition voices dissent.

The Indian Express

How India, US aims to boost defence and tech ties: Long-term military pacts, autonomous systems collaboration

India-US focus on boosting defence ties.

Long-term military agreements in place.

Collaboration on autonomous systems.

Enhances strategic and technological cooperation.

The Indian Express

‘Operation Kawach’: Delhi Police raid over 100 drug hotspots, arrest criminals

'Operation Kawach' launched by Delhi Police.

Over 100 drug hotspots raided.

Multiple criminals arrested.

Crackdown on drug-related crime in Delhi.

The Indian Express

U.S. will support India’s bid to join the International Energy Agency as a full member: Trump

US supports India’s full membership in IEA.

Announced by President Trump.

Boosts India’s role in global energy policies.

Strengthens India-US energy cooperation.

The Hindu

GS 3

(Economy, Environment, Science & Technology)

Renewable energy’s dirty secrets: Hidden cost of going green

Investigation into hidden costs of renewable energy.

Environmental and financial impacts explored.

Highlights challenges in clean energy transition.

Calls for sustainable practices and solutions.

The Indian Express

Miscellaneous

PM Modi pays tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama attacks in 2019

PM Modi pays tribute to Pulwama attack martyrs.

Honors soldiers lost in 2019 attacks.

Remembrance ceremony held.

Emphasizes sacrifices of armed forces.

AIR

PM Modi, President Trump launch ASIA initiative for underwater domain awareness technologies

Modi and Trump launch ASIA initiative.

Focuses on underwater domain awareness technologies.

Enhances maritime security and cooperation.

Strengthens India-US tech collaboration.

The Hindu

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Headlines of the Day Based on The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB & AIR
Paper	Headlines of the Day	Source
GS 1 (History, Geography, Indian Society)	811 water bodies identified, 247 of these can’t be restored: DDA to National Green Tribunal DDA reports 811 water bodies in the region. 247 water bodies are beyond restoration. Update provided to National Green Tribunal. Highlights challenges in water body conservation.	The Indian Express
GS 2 (Polity, Governance, International Relations)	PM Modi addresses SAMVAD programme being organised in Thailand PM Modi participates in SAMVAD programme. Event held in Thailand. Focus on dialogue and cooperation. Promotes cultural and civilizational connections.	AIR
	Centre spent over Rs 29903 cr in J&K national highways in 5 yrs Rs 29903 crore spent on national highways in J&K. Investment covers a span of five years. Centre's significant infrastructure push in the region. Boost aimed at improved connectivity and development.	AIR
	President Trump announces F-35 Stealth Fighter deal with India Trump announces F-35 Fighter deal with India. Marks major defence collaboration. Enhances India’s military capabilities. Strengthens India-US strategic partnership.	AIR
	Union Minister S.P. Singh Baghel Releases Devolution Index Report Devolution Index Report released by Minister S.P. Singh Baghel. Report assesses fiscal devolution among states. Highlights disparities and performance in fiscal management. Aims to guide policy and improve fiscal governance.	AIR
	India - U.S. Joint Statement during the visit of Prime Minister of India to US Joint statement issued during PM's US visit. Emphasis on defence cooperation and strategic ties. Collaboration on technology and economic matters. Strengthening India-US partnership.	PIB
	Dissent that Waqf panel report redacted: ‘furtherance of govt agenda’, ‘politically motivated’, ‘rushed through’ Controversy over redacted Waqf panel report. Claims of government agenda and political motivation. Report allegedly rushed through. Opposition voices dissent.	The Indian Express
	How India, US aims to boost defence and tech ties: Long-term military pacts, autonomous systems collaboration India-US focus on boosting defence ties. Long-term military agreements in place. Collaboration on autonomous systems. Enhances strategic and technological cooperation.	The Indian Express
	‘Operation Kawach’: Delhi Police raid over 100 drug hotspots, arrest criminals 'Operation Kawach' launched by Delhi Police. Over 100 drug hotspots raided. Multiple criminals arrested. Crackdown on drug-related crime in Delhi.	The Indian Express
	U.S. will support India’s bid to join the International Energy Agency as a full member: Trump US supports India’s full membership in IEA. Announced by President Trump. Boosts India’s role in global energy policies. Strengthens India-US energy cooperation.	The Hindu
GS 3 (Economy, Environment, Science & Technology)	Renewable energy’s dirty secrets: Hidden cost of going green Investigation into hidden costs of renewable energy. Environmental and financial impacts explored. Highlights challenges in clean energy transition. Calls for sustainable practices and solutions.	The Indian Express
Miscellaneous	PM Modi pays tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama attacks in 2019 PM Modi pays tribute to Pulwama attack martyrs. Honors soldiers lost in 2019 attacks. Remembrance ceremony held. Emphasizes sacrifices of armed forces.	AIR
Miscellaneous	PM Modi, President Trump launch ASIA initiative for underwater domain awareness technologies Modi and Trump launch ASIA initiative. Focuses on underwater domain awareness technologies. Enhances maritime security and cooperation. Strengthens India-US tech collaboration.	The Hindu

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