February 14, 2026

WHO Slams US-Funded Hepatitis B Baby Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau as Unethical

WHO halted a US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial on 14,000 Guinea-Bissau newborns for ethical concerns. The trial delayed vaccination for some babies, risking their health. Guinea-Bissau’s government suspended the project amid public outrage. WHO emphasizes the birth dose is vital and proven to stop infection.

February 14, 2026

Palmerston, Foreign Office Chief Mouser, Dies in Bermuda After Retirement

Palmerston, the famous Foreign Office cat, passed away peacefully in Bermuda. He served four years in Whitehall before retiring and later worked in Bermuda as a feline consultant.

February 14, 2026

US Military Used Anthropic’s AI Claude in Maduro Kidnap Raid in Venezuela

The US military used Anthropic's AI Claude during a raid to capture Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, marking a rare use of AI in a secret defense operation. The raid reportedly caused extensive violence in Caracas, sparking concerns about AI ethics in warfare.

February 14, 2026

CII Hails Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026 for Balanced Welfare and Growth Push

CII Andhra Pradesh beats the drum for the new Budget, praising its balanced focus on welfare, infrastructure, and long-term growth with big funds for Visakhapatnam, health, education and farming.

February 14, 2026

Thousands Chant Hanuman Chalisa at Maharaja’s College Grounds Event

Over thousands gathered at Maharaja’s College Grounds for a massive Hanuman Chalisa chanting event led by Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji. Devotees, political leaders, and former MLAs joined in this spiritual day-long programme organised by Avadhoota Datta Peetham.