February 18, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Satire Rights as Govt Tightens Online Content Controls

India’s Supreme Court supports satire and comedy as vital free speech, even as new IT rules cut down time for social media content removal to 3 hours. The move follows blocking of a cartoon showing PM Modi, sparking debate on freedom versus national security.

February 18, 2026

Girl Student Dies After Fall from Fatima Jinnah Medical University Hostel in Lahore

A female student from Fatima Jinnah Medical University in Lahore fell from the hostel's fourth floor and later died after surgery. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident.

February 18, 2026

Man Sets Woman on Fire After Marriage Proposal Rejected in Mahabubabad

A man in Mahabubabad set a woman on fire after she rejected his marriage proposal. Both are critically injured with 70% burns and under hospital care.

February 18, 2026

Hundreds Evacuated After Cooking Smoke Triggers False Fire Alarm in Hong Kong Estate

Early on Lunar New Year’s second day, hundreds fled Kin Ming Estate in Hong Kong after a fire alarm was set off by cooking smoke, not fire.

February 18, 2026

93 Countries Condemn Israel’s West Bank Land Moves and Bar Al Aqsa Imam

Israel bars Al Aqsa imam and pushes West Bank land expansion, sparking outrage from 93 nations including Arab League and EU calling for reversal.