February 13, 2026

Arctic Blast Shuts Key A66 Road; Snow and Ice Hit Northern England and Scotland

An Arctic blast has closed the A66 road across the Pennines due to heavy snow and ice. The Met Office warns of travel disruption and freezing temperatures in northern England and Scotland.

February 13, 2026

Cyclones Hit Australia and Madagascar as Europe Faces Harsh Cold Snap

Cyclone Mitchell struck Western Australia, causing heavy rain and wind damage. Madagascar faces flooding from Cyclone Genzani, while northern Europe suffers its coldest January since 2010, with hundreds of deaths from hypothermia.

February 13, 2026

Madras HC Bars Medical Seat Counselling After August 31 Cut-Off

The Madras High Court ruled it cannot order medical counselling to fill vacant super specialty seats after the August 31, 2025 cut-off date. The court set aside earlier orders that allowed mop-up counselling, reinforcing strict admission timelines.

February 13, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sees Record 33 Deceased Donor Organ Donations in January 2026

January 2026 marked Tamil Nadu's highest monthly count for deceased organ donations with 33 donors. Government hospitals, especially outside Chennai, led the way with key contributions from Dharmapuri Medical College.

February 13, 2026

China’s Marriage Registrations Jump 10.8% in 2025, But Birth Rate Challenges Persist

China reported 6.76 million marriage registrations in 2025, a 10.8% rise from last year. This growth may boost births in 2026. Yet, population decline and aging remain serious hurdles.