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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicSection 498A of the Indian Penal Code

Topic: Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code

Who ‘killed’ Atul Subhash? Marriage laws plagued by rotten ecosystem & corrupt stakeholders

Legal experts & practitioners urge critics to look at ecosystem of a marriage, marital laws, & various stakeholders involved—police, mediators, judiciary—instead of fixing blame on women.

States set up panels on domestic violence despite SC move to reconsider order

Court has not stayed original ruling saying all complaints under IPC Section 498A will have to be assessed by a three-member committee first.

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.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

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.