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Bihar Declared Naxal-Free After Final Maoist Surrender

February 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

February 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

February 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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Meghalaya Debuts at BIOFACH 2026 as Organic Sourcing Hub

February 20, 2026

Meghalaya Promotes Organic Ecosystem at BIOFACH Germany

Meghalaya made its inaugural appearance at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, positioning itself as a policy-supported organic sourcing destination from India’s northeast. BIOFACH, internationally recognised as the premier trade fair for organic food and agriculture, hosted participants from more than 90 countries. India’s selection as the ‘Country of the Year’ provided enhanced visibility for Indian producers and state-led initiatives.

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Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav Begins in Jharkhand’s Chatra District

February 20, 2026

Bhadrakali Temple Website Launched at Itkhori Mahotsav

The three-day Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav commenced in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Thursday, marking the start of the region’s prominent cultural and spiritual celebration. The festival was inaugurated by Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishana Kishore, accompanied by Excise Minister Yogendra Prasad and Chatra MP Kalicharan Singh.

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