February 11, 2026

Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Police Response on Tasleem Ahmed's Bail Plea in 2020 Riots Case

The Supreme Court on February 11, 2026, asked Delhi Police to respond to Tasleem Ahmed’s bail plea linked to the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The plea challenges the Delhi High Court’s refusal of bail for Ahmed, one of the accused in the violent riots during the CAA-NRC protests.

February 11, 2026

Pakistan’s Cities Struggle: Reclaiming the Right to Live and Breathe

Pakistan’s cities like Lahore and Karachi face severe pollution and alienation as urban growth outpaces care. The right to the city means citizens should shape and protect their urban life, not just consume it.

February 11, 2026

Bangladesh Election Sparks Flood of Disinformation on Facebook Ahead of Polls

As Bangladesh prepares for elections on February 12, Facebook is flooded with fake news, doctored images, and AI-made videos. Political sides target rivals, spreading false stories to influence undecided voters and stoke tensions.

February 11, 2026

Union Budget 2026 backs Biopharma SHAKTI with ₹10,000 crore but experts flag funding gaps

The Union Budget 2026 launches a ₹10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI program. Experts welcome this but warn of past funding cuts and delayed research financing that could hold India back.

February 11, 2026

Bangladesh Holds High-Security Parliamentary Elections After Sheikh Hasina Ouster

Bangladesh is voting in its first major election since Sheikh Hasina was removed. Over 9.5 lakh security personnel guard 42,659 polling stations, many marked risky. New tech like drones and body cameras are used.