February 19, 2026 4:05 PM

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NHRC takes Suo Motu action against NGOs misusing its name and logo

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Chief Secretaries and Director Generals of Police (DGP) of all the States and Union Territories to identify NGOs misusing the name of the commission to mislead the public. Taking suo motu cognisance, the NHRC observed that some N...

February 19, 2026 3:49 PM

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UAE Announces Major Prisoner Releases to Mark Ramadan 2026

In a compassionate gesture marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, the United Arab Emirates' leadership has ordered the release of thousands of prisoners across the country. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the release of 1,440 inmates.    In Dubai, Vice Presiden...

February 19, 2026 2:05 PM

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Bihar Declared Naxal-Free After Surrender of Last Armed Maoist in Munger

Bihar has been declared free of Naxal activities. The state achieved this significant milestone after the surrender of the last armed Maoist, Suresh Koda, in Munger. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG of the Munger range, Rakesh Kumar, stated that no armed Naxalite squad is currently active...

February 19, 2026 2:01 PM

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Freebies Culture Hampers India’s Economic Development: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today said, freebies culture is hampering the country's economic development. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said, most of the states in the country are revenue deficit and yet they are offering such freebies overlooking develo...