February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Guidelines To Boost Judicial Sensitivity In Sexual Assault Cases

The Supreme Court has tasked retired Justice Aniruddha Bose with creating simple, clear guidelines for judges on handling sexual assault cases with compassion. This follows concerns over insensitive language used in a High Court order on a minor's assault. The report will be in plain language and translated into Indian languages.

February 18, 2026

Oscar-Winning Director’s Family Attacked Again in West Bank Amid Rising Tensions

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning film No Other Land, says settlers attacked his family home in Masafer Yatta, West Bank. The army intervened and detained relatives. The violence follows a court ban on non-residents and ongoing land disputes.

February 18, 2026

Case Filed Against Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Over Fungus-Infected Sweets

A customer in Hyderabad found fungus in sweets bought from Haldiram’s Attapur store. Police have registered a case and collected samples for testing.

February 18, 2026

TfL’s Ad Banned for Promoting Negative Stereotype of Black Men

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a TfL ad showing a black boy verbally harassing a white girl. The ad was called irresponsible for promoting a harmful racial stereotype. TfL said the full campaign showed diverse offenders and victims. The ASA ruled the ad harmful and offensive when seen alone, and banned its future use.

February 18, 2026

Newborn Dies After C-Section at Nedumangad Hospital, Sparks Protests Over Negligence

A newborn died soon after a C-section at Nedumangad taluk hospital in Kerala. Family alleges medical negligence. Protests erupted, and the doctor has been put on forced leave.