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Supreme Court Recognises Menstrual Health as Constitutional Right

Feb 18, 2026

Landmark Verdict Links Menstrual Dignity to Article 21

In a significant constitutional development, the Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is integral to the right to dignity, thereby deserving constitutional protection. The judgement reframes menstrual hygiene from a welfare concern to a fundamental rights issue, directly addressing the structural dimensions of “period poverty” in India.

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Nitai Roy Chowdhury: Lone Hindu Minister in Bangladesh’s New Cabinet

Feb 18, 2026

Veteran BNP Leader Nitai Roy Chowdhury Enters Tarique Rahman Government

The formation of Bangladesh’s new government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman represents a pivotal shift in the country’s political trajectory. Within the newly constituted cabinet, Nitai Roy Chowdhury has drawn particular attention as the sole Hindu minister, underscoring the significance of minority representation alongside political continuity.

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Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno: India’s Reintroduction Programme Hits New High

Feb 18, 2026

Project Cheetah Marks Three Years with Rising Indian-Born Population

India’s cheetah reintroduction programme has reached another important milestone with the birth of three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. With these births, India’s total cheetah population has increased to 38. The development was announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who confirmed that Gamini, a cheetah translocated from South Africa, successfully delivered the litter.

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BioAsia 2026 Highlights AI-Driven Transformation in Life Sciences

Feb 18, 2026

Hyderabad Hosts BioAsia 2026 Under ‘TechBio Unleashed’ Theme

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to inaugurate the 23rd edition of BioAsia 2026 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), reaffirming the state’s growing stature in the global life sciences sector. The two-day summit underscores Telangana’s ambitions to emerge as a leading hub for TechBio innovation and advanced healthcare technologies.

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NHAI Launches Bee Corridors to Boost Pollinator Conservation

Feb 18, 2026

Pollinator-Friendly Highways Mark Shift in Sustainable Infrastructure

Reinforcing its emphasis on environmentally responsible infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a pioneering initiative to develop pollinator-friendly green corridors, widely termed ‘Bee Corridors’, along National Highways. The programme marks a shift from ornamental roadside plantations towards ecologically functional landscapes designed to support honeybees and other pollinators.

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