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Delhi Launches CM Shri Schools with AI-Driven Education Model

February 18, 2026

Rekha Gupta Inaugurates India’s First AI-Integrated Public School Framework

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the CM Shri School at Sarojini Nagar, signalling the rollout of what authorities describe as India’s first AI-driven comprehensive public education model. Simultaneously, foundation stones were laid for 75 CM Shri Schools across the national capital. The initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasising digital integration, skill development and equitable access to quality education.

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Ancient Romanian Ice Cave Bacterium Shows Modern Antibiotic Resistance

February 18, 2026

5,000-Year-Old Microbe Highlights Climate and Health Concerns

Scientists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium preserved in underground ice in Romania that exhibits resistance to several modern antibiotics. The strain was extracted from Scărișoara Ice Cave, a natural archive of ancient ice layers. The discovery has intensified discussions about biological risks associated with melting ice in a warming climate.

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Actress Pravina Deshpande Passes Away at 60

February 18, 2026

Film and Television Industry Mourns Pravina Deshpande

Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on February 17 following a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 60. Her family confirmed the news through an official statement, noting that her last rites were conducted the same day at the Hindu Crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East, Mumbai. Her demise has drawn widespread tributes from colleagues and industry associations.

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India First Private Helicopter Assembly Line Inaugurated in Karnataka

February 18, 2026

Tata-Airbus H125 Facility Marks New Phase in Aerospace Manufacturing

India has operationalised its first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) with the inauguration of the Airbus H125 facility at Vemagal, Karnataka. The plant, established by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) in partnership with Airbus Helicopters, was jointly inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting expanding Indo-French industrial cooperation.

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Supreme Court Recognises Menstrual Health as Constitutional Right

February 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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