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IPC Reinstates Russia and Belarus for Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympics

February 20, 2026

Russian & Belarusian Athletes Return Under National Flags at Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has approved the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. This marks a major policy reversal from the restrictions imposed in 2022, when athletes from both nations were barred from competing with national symbols.

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India Signs Five-Year Rice Supply Pact with UN World Food Programme

February 19, 2026

India Expands Global Hunger Relief Role Through WFP Agreement

India has entered into a five-year agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support international hunger relief efforts through assured rice supplies. The partnership reflects India’s expanding contribution to global food security at a time when humanitarian needs are rising due to conflicts, climate disruptions and economic instability. The agreement reinforces New Delhi’s growing role in multilateral humanitarian cooperation, particularly across Africa, West Asia and other crisis-affected regions.

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Supreme Court to Hear CAA Petitions from May 5, 2026

February 19, 2026

Constitutional Challenge to Citizenship Amendment Act Returns to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India is set to begin hearings on petitions contesting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, from May 5, 2026. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi scheduled the proceedings while issuing procedural directions. The petitions challenge the constitutional validity of the legislation enacted by Parliament in December 2019. The matter was last taken up in March 2024 and includes pleas filed from multiple states, with specific concerns raised by petitioners from Assam and Tripura.

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Bihar Introduces AI-Driven Remote Voting System at India AI Summit 2026

February 19, 2026

Bihar’s Mobile AI Voting Platform Marks Digital Election Innovation

Artificial intelligence has made a notable entry into India’s electoral processes, with Bihar showcasing a mobile-based AI-enabled remote voting system at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Presented by the Bihar State Election Commission, the initiative represents a digital governance innovation designed to enhance voter accessibility. The platform was first utilised during the 2025 urban local body elections and is being considered for broader deployment in future Assembly polls.

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MeitY Launches AI Impact Startup Book at India AI Summit 2026

February 19, 2026

AI Impact Startup Book Maps India’s Expanding Deep-Tech Ecosystem

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced the AI Impact Startup Book at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, offering a structured overview of India’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and deep-tech startup landscape. The publication serves as a national compendium documenting the scale, sectoral diversity and international expansion of Indian AI ventures. It reflects India’s transition from early experimentation to solution-driven, globally competitive innovation.

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