February 18, 2026

Viral Video of Ganesh Festival in Dallas Sparks H1B Visa Debate

A viral video showing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Dallas suburb Lewisville reignites heated debate on H1B visas. Critics claim visa misuse harms local jobs. Indian Americans say it’s a cultural fest. Dallas area hosts over 250,000 Indian Americans with many H1B visa holders strengthening the economy.

February 18, 2026

Six Russian, Four Belarusian Athletes To Compete Under Their Flags At Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee has allowed six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2024 Winter Paralympics. This ends a ban imposed after the 2022 Ukraine invasion. The athletes will take part in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.

February 18, 2026

Karnataka High Court Sets Aside S.N. Subba Reddy’s MLA Win for False Tax Declaration

S.N. Subba Reddy lost his MLA seat after Karnataka High Court found him guilty of making a false tax declaration. He owed ₹1.3 crore in property taxes but declared it nil. The court called it a corrupt practice and invalidated his Bagepalli election win.

February 18, 2026

Peru’s President Jose Jeri Ousted Over ‘Chifagate’ Scandal With Chinese Contractor

Peru's Congress voted 75-24 to remove President Jose Jeri after secret late-night meetings with a Chinese contractor triggered the ‘Chifagate’ scandal.

February 18, 2026

US Judge Blocks Re-Detention of Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A US federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported by the Trump administration, cannot be re-detained due to lack of a deportation plan. The government’s repeated threats to deport him to African countries were called empty, marking a legal win for Garcia.