February 18, 2026

ED Attaches ₹10,021 Crore Properties in Massive ₹48,000 Crore PACL Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached 247 properties worth over ₹10,000 crore in Punjab in the ₹48,000-crore PACL fraud. Total assets seized now hit ₹17,610 crore as probe continues under PMLA and CBI investigation.

February 18, 2026

BSNL Pensioners Demand Pension Revision Since 2017 at Vijayawada Conference

About 500 BSNL pensioners gathered in Vijayawada, calling for pension revision from 2017. Leaders cited a Delhi Tribunal judgment and urged government inclusion in 8th CPC terms.

February 18, 2026

UK Graduates in Germany, Belgium Face Big Student Loan Repayment Hike from April

From April 2026, UK graduates living in Germany and Belgium will see a sharp rise in student loan repayments. The repayment threshold is slashed, forcing some to pay hundreds more yearly. Critics call the move “messed-up logic” as living costs have not fallen. This sparks fresh pressure on Rachel Reeves amid debates on student debt reforms.

February 18, 2026

China Taps Foreign Tourists to Boost Lunar New Year Spending Feast

China plans a big consumption drive during Lunar New Year to attract more foreign tourists and boost spending. The government launched new initiatives and multilingual guides to showcase cultural traditions. Experts see huge potential as inbound tourism spending is just 0.5% of GDP, much lower than global averages.

February 18, 2026

ICAI Mysuru to Host Budget 2026 Seminar on Tax and Economic Policies

ICAI Mysuru branch will hold a detailed seminar on Union Budget 2026 this Saturday at BAI, Mysuru. Experts will discuss taxes, policies, and India’s economic roadmap. Registration is free but mandatory.