February 15, 2026

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Herath, Rekindling Shared Hindu-Muslim Traditions

Kashmiri Pandits displaced by conflict celebrated Herath, a special local Maha Shivratri festival. Muslims recall shared traditions and past brotherhood. Leaders and communities join in festive greetings and prayers.

February 15, 2026

Expert Committee Probes Complaints on Korapuzha River Dredging; Work Halted

A government panel has been set up to investigate claims of illegal sand mining and unsafe sludge dumping during Korapuzha river dredging. The project is paused until the report arrives by February 21.

February 15, 2026

Bengaluru Street Vendors Face Trouble Over Faulty ID Cards Issued by Authorities

Street vendors in Bengaluru receive identity cards with wrong details and fake Greater Bengaluru Authority stickers. Vendors and activists demand a fresh survey, fearing eviction and licence loss.

February 15, 2026

EC Orders West Bengal to Pay BLOs and File FIRs by February 17

The Election Commission has asked West Bengal to pay booth-level officers their increased honorarium and file FIRs against officials breaking rules in the ongoing electoral revision by February 17.

February 15, 2026

UK's Key Munitions Factory in Wales Yet to Open, Delaying Ammo Boost for Ukraine

BAE Systems' new Glascoed factory in Wales, set to multiply UK artillery shell production by 16 times, remains unopened six months past schedule. The delay clouds Britain's ammo supply plan for Ukraine amid defense spending struggles.