February 16, 2026

Election Commission Suspends 7 West Bengal Officials Over Voter List Misconduct

The Election Commission has suspended seven West Bengal officials for serious misconduct during the special revision of the voters' list. Disciplinary action has been ordered immediately. Tensions rise between EC and West Bengal government over election work.

February 16, 2026

Karnataka Migrant Kids Miss School During Pepper Harvest, Left in Tents

Hundreds of migrant children in Karnataka miss school while their parents work in pepper estates. They stay in tents without schooling or safety measures. Authorities plan action to protect and educate these children.

February 16, 2026

NGT Clears ₹92,000 Crore Great Nicobar Mega Project Despite Tribal and Environmental Concerns

The National Green Tribunal has approved the massive Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project worth ₹92,000 crore, dismissing environmental petitions. The project includes a port, airport, township, and power plant on 160 sq. km, much of which is forest land inhabited by indigenous tribes.

February 16, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Sabarimala Review Petitions from April 7, 2026

The Supreme Court will re-examine the 2018 verdict allowing women of menstruating age into Kerala's Sabarimala temple. A nine-judge bench will hear review petitions from April 7 to 22, 2026 with strict timelines for all parties.

February 16, 2026

PTI and Opposition Merge Sit-in as Roads to Parliament Are Cleared Amid Imran Khan Health Protest

The PTI and opposition alliance TTAP have merged their sit-in at Parliament after roads were cleared. The protest continues over Imran Khan's health and demands hospital treatment.