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Suspected Marine Neurotoxin Poisoning Probed in Kerala

February 26, 2026

Tetrodotoxin Under Investigation After Vizhinjam Incident

Food safety authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have initiated an investigation into a suspected case of marine neurotoxin poisoning following multiple instances of severe illness linked to seafood consumption at a restaurant in Vizhinjam. The episode began on the night of 16 February, when three members of a six-member family developed acute symptoms. Two individuals succumbed within hours. In the following days, six additional cases of critical illness were reported, all associated with the same establishment and date.

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India-Japan Joint Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN 2026 Begins

February 25, 2026

Ladakh Scouts and JGSDF Conduct DHARMA GUARDIAN in Uttarakhand

The 7th edition of the India–Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN commenced on 24 February 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Scheduled to run until 9 March 2026, the exercise continues to serve as a vital platform for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Conducted annually, the training engagement alternates between India and Japan, reflecting the expanding strategic partnership between the two nations.

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Scientists Discover New Blossom Midge Pest in Jasmine

February 25, 2026

ICAR Identifies Contarinia icardiflores Affecting Jasminum sambac

Scientists from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have identified a new species of blossom midge infesting jasmine buds in India. The species, Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., has been reported attacking Jasminum sambac, a key ornamental and commercial flower crop.

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Sachin Tendulkar Named UN Global Champion for Road Safety

February 25, 2026

UN Appoints Cricket Icon to Promote Safer Roads

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been designated as a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations, joining a select group of internationally recognised figures advocating responsible road behaviour. The announcement was accompanied by a public message in which Tendulkar urged citizens to adopt safer driving practices.

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Bihar Assembly Replaces 1887 Civil Courts Act

February 25, 2026

Bihar Civil Nyayalay Bill 2026 Modernises Court Framework

The Bihar Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the Bihar Civil Nyayalay (Court) Bill, 2026, repealing the colonial-era Bengal, Agra and Assam Civil Courts Act, 1887. The legislation marks a structural update of the state’s subordinate civil court system, replacing a statute that had governed court administration for more than a century.

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