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

February 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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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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