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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicPolice protest

Topic: Police protest

Why Delhi Police agitation is rare — only 5 major protests by cops since Independence

Last time a similar incident took place was in 1988 when then deputy commissioner of Delhi Police Kiran Bedi had staunchly defended police lathi-charge on lawyers.

Not poor work conditions, not lawyers’ assault, something else hurt Delhi Police more

Clearly, a section of society sits comfortably above the law while its most visible upholders become easy targets. Nobody’s heart bleeds for police.

Years of resentment sparked Delhi Police’s unprecedented protest, lawyer attacks a catalyst

Former Delhi Police Commissioners blame lack of leadership, making lower rung officers scapegoats along with excessive workload for discontentment.

In Delhi Police personnel’s protest, Kiran Bedi emerges as a hero again

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has nothing to do with the Delhi Police-versus-lawyers incident, but her face was used prominently in the protests by police personnel.

If we are abused or beaten up, should we remain quiet — protesting Delhi policemen ask

Delhi Police personnel on unprecedented protest Tuesday against incidents of assault by lawyers say “something must have gone extremely wrong” if the protectors want protection.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

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.