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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Topic: Arrests

350 arrests, 21 pistols, 27 knives seized in 24 hrs—Op Aaghat, Delhi Police’s crime sweep before New Year

12,258 quarters of illegal liquor also seized, along with 6 kg ganja, Rs 2.36 lakh cash, 6 two-wheelers, a four-wheeler, 310 mobiles. Drive comes less than 2 months after Red Fort blast.

Red Fort blast probe: NIA arrests ‘suicide bomber’s’ key aide, the owner of i20 used in explosion

Amir Rashid Ali from J&K's Pampore was arrested from Delhi. Dr Umar un Nabi, along with Ali, had bought the car from a dealer. Blast confirmed to be triggered by vehicle-borne IEDs.

Assam Police can solve the case if it wants to, accused hiding truth—Zubeen Garg’s wife tells ThePrint

Zubeen was on a yacht trip when he died in Singapore. His death certificate mentioned drowning as the cause. But wife Garima Saikia Garg points out ‘negligence’ of staff, organisers.

UP ATS arrests 2 for sharing sensitive info, 1 linked to ‘persona non grata’ Pakistan High Commission staffer

Tufail Alam from Varanasi and Mohammed Haroon, a resident of Seelampur, Delhi, have been charged with intending to harm India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity.

‘On-screen Hasina’ Nusraat Faria gets bail in attempted murder case linked to 2024 anti-govt stir

The charges against high-profile figures such as Faria lack substantive evidence and reflect a broader campaign of political retribution, argue critics.

‘Manipulated blood samples’ — 2 doctors, hospital staffer arrested in Pune Porsche case

Arrests on charges of destruction of evidence, criminal conspiracy. Father of juvenile accused of killing 2 in crash called doctor, offered allurements, says police commissioner.

Gym trainer, B.Com grad, 4 school dropouts — Gurugram accused ‘wanted revenge for Nuh, planned attack’

Seven arrests made so far in connection with attack on Gurugram mosque and murder of naib imam. More raids and arrests expected.

9,500 arrests, 17,000 cops, 1 night — how MP police carried out its first coordinated operation

ADGs, DIGs, & SPs were part of statewide crackdown, planned 3-4 days earlier, to arrest criminals. Over 1,000 arrests were made in Bhopal alone.

BJP’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ J’khand ex-chief arrested for ‘hitting maid, breaking teeth’

Matter came to light after politician Seema Patra’s son asked a friend to help the 29-year-old tribal.

58 press freedom, human rights bodies write to J&K L-G urging release of journalist Fahad Shah

Shah was arrested on 4 February for allegedly 'glorifying terrorist activities' and 'inciting the public'. Earlier, the Editors Guild had also condemned the arrest.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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.