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Maharashtra Officially Cancels 5% Muslim Reservation After Over a Decade of Legal Uncertainty
The Maharashtra Social Justice Department has revoked the decade-old 5% Muslim reservation amid political debate.
February 18, 2026
The Maharashtra Social Justice Department has revoked the decade-old 5% Muslim reservation amid political debate.
After a robotic dog displayed at its pavilion was identified as a commercially available Chinese model, Galgotias University was asked to vacate its stall at the India AI Impact Summit, sparking nationwide debate over transparency and credibility in academic innovation.
A Valentine’s Day celebration ended in tragedy when a Haryana chartered accountant allegedly murdered his pregnant wife during a drive, fabricated a robbery story, and was arrested within 18 hours after police uncovered inconsistencies.
The Enforcement Directorate’s fresh action in a 2016 foreign assets probe, followed by the transfer of a senior official, has triggered legal scrutiny and political reactions across party lines.
A massive fire engulfed the three-storey Jayalakshmi Silks showroom in Kozhikode on February 17, prompting evacuations and renewed safety concerns, with no casualties reported.
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has enacted a sweeping new criminal code that embeds class-based punishments, permits corporal penalties and deepens legal restrictions on women, drawing global condemnation.
The university enforced temporary restrictions on gatherings after student clashes erupted during protests over the now-stayed UGC equity regulations.
Margin Trading Facility offers retail investors a flexible, low-cost way to leverage stocks with just 25% upfront, outshining futures amid rising market volatility.
NPCI introduces a special UPI wallet for international delegates, enabling seamless cashless payments during the five-day India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Customers discovered missing pledged jewellery during routine verification, exposing a months-long insider theft allegedly driven by online betting addiction.