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Supreme Court Orders Full Disability Pension Arrears for Ex-Servicemen

February 15, 2026

SC Declares Disability Pension a Vested Right, Rejects Limitation Cap

In a landmark judgment delivering major relief to ex-servicemen, the Supreme Court has ruled that eligible Armed Forces personnel are entitled to full arrears of disability pension from the applicable cut-off dates—January 1, 1996, or January 1, 2006—without restriction to a three-year limitation period.

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Government Revises Toll Norms for Partially Operational Expressways

February 15, 2026

Toll Collection Reform: Users to Pay Only for Completed Expressway Sections

The Centre has amended toll collection regulations to prevent commuters from paying full expressway charges on corridors that are not entirely operational. Under the revised framework, toll fees will now be levied exclusively on completed sections of National Expressways, applying rates equivalent to those of National Highways.

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Why Eclipses Occur in Pairs: Understanding Eclipse Seasons

February 15, 2026

Eclipse Season Explained: The Science Behind Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Solar and lunar eclipses often seem sudden, appearing only after weeks of ordinary new and full moons. This perception, however, masks the underlying celestial mechanics. Eclipses are not random phenomena but components of a precisely predictable orbital cycle governed by the geometry of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

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India Hosts Global Leaders at AI Impact Summit 2026

February 14, 2026

New Delhi Becomes Centre of AI Governance Dialogue

India will host leaders and heads of state from 20 countries at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from February 16 to 20 in New Delhi. Spearheaded by Narendra Modi, the summit seeks to advance global cooperation on leveraging artificial intelligence for inclusive and sustainable development.

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RBI Proposes Tighter Lending Norms for REIT

February 14, 2026

Draft Directions Cap Bank Exposure to REIT Structures

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft Second Amendment Directions, 2026, proposing stricter conditions for bank lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The framework seeks to strengthen prudential safeguards while supporting the growth of India’s investment trust ecosystem.

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