February 16, 2026

SC Nine-Judge Bench to Hear on Schools, Hospitals as 'Industry' from March 17

A nine-judge Supreme Court Bench will start hearing on March 17 a 2002 case deciding if educational institutions, hospitals, and government sovereign functions qualify as 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act.

February 16, 2026

Bill Gates Applauds Andhra Pradesh's Cutting-Edge Digital Governance and Healthcare Innovations

Bill Gates praised Andhra Pradesh's use of advanced tech like blockchain and AI during his visit to the RTGS Centre. CM Naidu highlighted digital health records and fast citizen services.

February 16, 2026

Bangladesh Mob Lynches Hindu Worker Over Blasphemy Allegation

Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, was dragged out and burned alive by a mob accusing him of insulting Prophet Muhammad. This brutal killing has sparked outrage and raised fears for religious minorities in the country.

February 16, 2026

BLO Seriously Injured in West Bengal During Voter Data Check in Nadia

A booth-level officer was badly hurt in Nadia district, West Bengal, during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. He was attacked after informing a family about a required hearing to fix voter data issues. Police are investigating both sides as the final electoral roll date nears.

February 16, 2026

Dharwad Forum Threatens Protest Over Delay in Separate Municipal Corporation

Dharwad Separate Municipal Corporation Forum warns of fresh protests if the state government does not approve a separate municipal body soon. They claim delays hurt development and allege political reasons behind government inaction.