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INS Tarangini Arrives for IFR 2026 and MILAN Naval Exercise

February 18, 2026

Visakhapatnam Hosts Major Maritime Events with Global Participation

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini is among the notable vessels arriving in Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and the multinational naval exercise MILAN, commencing February 18. Approximately 75 naval vessels, including 20 foreign warships, are participating in the twin maritime engagements, highlighting India’s expanding naval outreach in the Indo-Pacific.

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Assam Cabinet Approves 3 percent Reservation for Tea Tribes and Adivasis

February 18, 2026

Assam Expands MMUA Scheme Ahead of Assembly Elections

In a notable policy decision ahead of the Assembly elections, the Assam Cabinet approved a 3% reservation in Class I and Class II state government jobs for tea tribes and Adivasi communities within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota. The Cabinet simultaneously expanded the Mission for Minority and Underprivileged Areas (MMUA) scheme, extending benefits to over one lakh additional women beneficiaries.

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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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