February 14, 2026

Indus Valley Civilisation May Be 8,000 Years Old, Older Than Egyptian Pharaohs

New studies show the Indus Valley Civilisation might date back 8,000 years, far older than once thought. Experts found pottery and bones at Bhirrana, India, hinting at an ancient urban society that predates Egypt’s first pharaohs.

February 14, 2026

Indian Navy Leads Trilateral Exercise with Japan and Indonesia, Commands CTF 154

On February 13, 2026, the Indian Navy joined Japan and Indonesia for a key trilateral exercise in the Andaman Sea. It boosts regional security and partnership. Earlier, India took command of Combined Task Force 154 to lead maritime training and security efforts in the Middle East region.

February 14, 2026

Islamabad Winters Warm Up as Nights Lose Chill Amid Climate Change

Islamabad’s winter nights are getting warmer due to global warming and urban growth. Studies show minimum temperatures rising faster than daytime highs, shrinking cold spells and snow on Margalla Hills. Experts warn this warming trend affects climate, health, and agriculture in the capital and across Pakistan.

February 14, 2026

Chinese Scientists Use Japanese Paper Art to Make Flexible Brain Implants

Inspired by Japanese paper cutting, Chinese researchers developed flexible microelectrode arrays that move with brain tissue. Tested on macaque monkeys, the implant recorded hundreds of neurons and may solve challenges seen in Neuralink's devices.

February 14, 2026

Study Confirms Mercator Map Warps Our View of World's Size

A global study with over 130,000 people finds the Mercator map greatly exaggerates Greenland's size compared to Africa. The research shows cognitive bias plays a bigger role than map type in how we see country sizes.