SC flags trust deficit in West Bengal voter list revision, appoints judicial officers to oversee SIR exercise
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This Supreme Court directive comes amid heightened scrutiny of West Bengal's electoral rolls, critical for the Assembly elections later in 2026.
The Supreme Court on Friday flagged a trust deficit between the West Bengal Government and the Election Commission of India and directed the appointment of judicial officers to handle claims and objections from the state's special voter list revision.
The Chinese robodog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit erupted after a viral video showed Galgotias University staff presenting a China-made Unitree Go2 robot as a university innovation. The incident triggered allegations of misrepresentation, prompting authorities to ask the Greater Noida-based institution to vacate its stall at the event.
MeitY ordered Galgotias University to vacate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. After the Chinese Unitree Go2 scandal, the university faces fresh heat for claiming a Korean Striker V3 soccer drone was an in-house innovation.
The Chinese robodog controversy at the India AI Impact Summit erupted after a viral video showed Galgotias University staff presenting a China-made Unitree Go2 robot as a university innovation. The incident triggered allegations of misrepresentation, prompting authorities to ask the Greater Noida-based institution to vacate its stall at the event.
Delhi and NCR receive unexpected rain today, Feb 18, 2026, after a record-breaking 31.6°C heatwave. IMD issues a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Check the latest temperature drop and weather forecast.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the CM Shri School at Sarojini Nagar. The foundation stones for 75 CM Shri School projects across the Capital were also laid. This initiative of the Delhi Government has been launched in accordance with the National Education Policy to provide modern, technology-integrated and improved education.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed a meeting with resigned Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah tonight. Borah is set to join BJP on Feb 22 with a safe seat promise after clashing with Gaurav Gogoi and Rakibul Hussain.
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India and France have inaugurated a final assembly line for Airbus H125 helicopters at Vemagal, Karnataka, in a joint venture between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. The Rs 1,000 crore programme is expected to boost defence manufacturing, generate employment, and produce ‘Made in India’ helicopters for domestic use and export from 2027.
The Solar Eclipse 2026 will feature the stunning ‘Ring of Fire’ phenomenon, where the Moon does not fully cover the Sun.
ICE has detained an Indian national over alleged sexual assault of a minor and other charges, amid a broader immigration crackdown in US.
The AAP Supremo said that for the first time in Punjab’s history, a government has taken firm action against drug peddlers rather than protecting them.