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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicAnti Corruption Branch

Topic: Anti Corruption Branch

After Vivek Vihar tragedy, Delhi ACB probe finds 34 nursing homes with no fire NOC, 17 without licence

ACB has submitted interim report to vigilance dept, listing 65 nursing homes it has inspected so far. In Vivek Vihar, nursing home had no fire extinguishers or emergency exits.

In probe prompted by NICU fire, Delhi ACB finds 40 nursing homes violating fire safety norms

Anti-corruption branch found 40 nursing homes without proper fire-safety measures after inspecting 62 clinics in the capital.

‘Pliable officers, kickbacks’ — ACB names two Baghel govt ministers in coal & liquor ‘scam’ FIRs

Probe agency accuses multiple Congress leaders & state officials of being involved in two syndicates that extorted money from coal transporters and through illegal liquor supply.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.