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Jaisalmer to Host India First Jain Chadar Mahotsav 2026

February 17, 2026

Sacred 872-Year-Old Jain Relics to be Worshipped in Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will host India’s inaugural Jain Chadar Mahotsav from 6 to 8 March 2026. The three-day religious congregation will revolve around the veneration of the 872-year-old garments of Dada Shri Jindatt Suri Maharaj, safeguarded within the Gyan Bhandar manuscript library of a historic Jain temple. Organisers anticipate participation from Jain ascetics, prominent dignitaries and more than 30,000 devotees nationwide.

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Delhi Rolls Out ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’ Under ULPIN Land Reforms

February 17, 2026

Unique 14-Digit Land ID System to Modernise Delhi Property Records

The Delhi government has initiated the implementation of ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’, a digital framework designed to assign every land parcel a Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN). The reform aims to modernise land records, enhance ownership clarity, and strengthen transparency in property administration across the national capital.

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NGT Clears Path for Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project

February 17, 2026

Tribunal Balances Strategic Interests with Environmental Safeguards

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed fresh petitions challenging environmental and coastal approvals granted to the Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project, permitting its continuation subject to stringent safeguards. The tribunal held that no new grounds existed to revisit the clearances issued in November 2022.

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39th African Union Summit Highlights Governance and Youth Concerns

February 17, 2026

Addis Ababa AU Summit Reflects Africa’s Demographic and Political Challenges

The 39th African Union Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, convening leaders from across the continent at a critical juncture for Africa’s political and economic trajectory. Established to advance unity, cooperation and integration, the African Union increasingly faces scrutiny, particularly from younger generations questioning its institutional effectiveness.

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Piton de la Fournaise Sees Second Effusive Eruption in 2026

February 17, 2026

La Réunion Volcano Activity Intensifies After Seismic Crisis

A second effusive eruption has commenced at Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, located on La Réunion island. The eruption began at 10:06 local time on February 13 following renewed seismic unrest beneath the summit. Lava is emerging from fissures along the south–south-east flank within the Enclos Fouqué caldera and advancing down the steep Grandes Pentes slopes.

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