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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicPolice brutality

Topic: Police brutality

Back-to-back RTI revelations expose ‘police brutality’, Kerala Congress sharpens attack on LDF govt

While CCTV visuals were secured through RTI by Congress in the first case, a hotel owner took the same route in the second case that involved his two employees.

VHP & Bajrang Dal accuse Mumbai Police of brutality, call to ‘protect Hindus’

2 separate incidents have sparked outrage among VHP and Bajrang Dal members, who also took to the streets demanding suspension of the officers who 'assaulted' their workers.

‘Fake case, beaten up by police’ — UP Dalit man’s custodial death sparks violence. 2 FIRs, 30 booked

Akash Singh, a father of 2, was arrested for alleged theft of a bike. Family claims he was booked in false case. SP says no external injuries were found in medical exams.

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Punjab Police SIT to probe cops accused of ‘forcing lawyer to engage in unnatural act with client’

Three of six policemen booked on order of chief judicial magistrate have been arrested. SAD demands CBI probe, while lawyers’ body announces will continue strike till Friday.

Over 45,000 cops, armoured vehicles deployed & 1,300 arrested as rioting in France enters day-4

Riots in France were sparked by killing of 17-yr-old Nahel by cops at traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, in what is being termed 'worst domestic crisis' faced by Macron.

French police arrest almost 1,000 people in fourth night of unrest

By Tassilo Hummel and Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -Riots rocked French cities for a fourth night as the government deployed 45,000 police and several armoured vehicles to tackle unrest sparked by

150 arrested in France amid unrest following police shooting of 17-year-old boy

The victim, who was of North African origin, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb.

PM Modi wants India to shed its colonial past. He should begin by reforming the police

Indian musical instruments in Army bands, new naval ensign, Raj Path renamed Kartavya Path. But one colonial legacy Modi hasn’t shown interest in eradicating is Police Act of 1861.

‘Will my husband come back alive?’ Families fear for UP men ‘tortured in custody’ in viral video

86 men were arrested in Saharanpur after protests over anti-Prophet remarks. Days after video surfaced, police say they're ascertaining its authenticity, will take action if 'need be'.

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Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

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.