February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Cancels Haryana Flats Allotment Citing Nepotism and Favouritism

The Supreme Court struck down the Haryana housing society’s allotment of two flats to a governing body member and his aide, calling it biased and unfair. The court fined the society and individuals for abuse of power and ordered refund and eviction.

February 18, 2026

RPF Removes Over 4,200 Illegal Vendors in Mysuru Division to Secure Rail Travel

The Railway Protection Force has caught and removed more than 4,200 unauthorised vendors from trains and platforms in Mysuru Division over two years. Under Operation Dusra, the crackdown continues to improve passenger safety and comfort on Indian Railways.

February 18, 2026

Punjab Police Kill Over 900 Suspects in 8 Months: Human Rights Report

Punjab’s Crime Control Department killed 924 suspects in 670 encounters between April and December 2025, says Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Families report abductions, instant deaths, and legal threats amid rising police violence in the province.

February 18, 2026

Minnesota Investigates ICE Officers Over Beating of Mexican Citizen With Eight Skull Fractures

Minnesota and federal teams probe a severe beating of Mexican man Alberto Castañeda Mondragón by ICE officers. He suffered eight skull fractures and brain injury after his arrest in Minneapolis. ICE claims he hurt himself, but hospital reports and eyewitness accounts dispute this. Authorities seek missing video footage amid ongoing investigations.

February 18, 2026

Nine Skiers Missing After Avalanche Strikes Castle Peak, California

Nine backcountry skiers are missing after a huge avalanche in California's Castle Peak area. Six others were rescued with injuries. Harsh weather slows rescue efforts.