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IPC Reinstates Russia and Belarus for Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympics

Feb 20, 2026

Russian & Belarusian Athletes Return Under National Flags at Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has approved the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. This marks a major policy reversal from the restrictions imposed in 2022, when athletes from both nations were barred from competing with national symbols.

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Kerala Cabinet Approves Kerala Nativity Card Bill

Feb 20, 2026

Kerala Nativity Card to Serve as Official State Identity Document

The Kerala State Cabinet has cleared the Kerala Nativity Card Bill, paving the way for the issuance of Nativity Cards as a recognised identity document for accessing State government services. The proposed card is designed as a structured alternative to the Nativity Certificate, which traditionally establishes that an individual is a Keralite.

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Bihar Declared Naxal-Free After Final Maoist Surrender

Feb 20, 2026

End of Left Wing Extremism Presence in Bihar

Bihar has been officially declared free from Naxal activities following the surrender of the last armed Maoist cadre, Suresh Koda, in Munger district. The announcement marks a major turning point in the State’s decades-long battle against Left Wing Extremism. Security officials confirmed that no armed Naxalite squads remain active in districts that were once affected.

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Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam

Feb 20, 2026

MILAN-2026 Becomes Largest Multilateral Naval Exercise Hosted by India

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, signalling the start of one of the world’s key multilateral naval engagements. The exercise highlights India’s expanding maritime diplomacy and its growing stature as a reliable partner in regional and global maritime security.

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DoSJE to Mark World Day of Social Justice with Preamble Reading at NLU Delhi

Feb 20, 2026

Ministry to Commemorate World Day of Social Justice with Preamble Reading at NLU Delhi

The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, will organize a special programme on February 20, 2026, to mark the World Day of Social Justice. The event, being held in collaboration with National Law University (NLU), Dwarka, New Delhi, will feature a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, led by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri B. L. Verma.

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