February 14, 2026

Chinese Tourists Flock to Australia for Lunar New Year; Bookings to Double

Australia is poised to become a hot spot for Chinese travelers this Lunar New Year, with bookings expected to more than double. The Great Barrier Reef, wine tours, and flexible itineraries are big draws, says Trip.com and Tourism Australia.

February 14, 2026

Aizawl International Half Marathon 2026 Sees 3,000 Runners, Top Athletes Shine

The 2nd Aizawl International Half Marathon attracted 3,000 runners, including elite athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, and more. Kenya’s Kemboi Kevin Kiprono won the men’s race, while India’s Renu Singh took first in the women’s category. The event marks Mizoram’s rise as a global sports destination.

February 14, 2026

Kozhikode Fire Cases Surge Amid Kerala’s Scorching Summer Heat

Kozhikode district in Kerala reported about 160 fire incidents in the last month due to high temperatures and dry weather. Firefighters warn residents to be cautious with electrical appliances and waste burning to prevent dangerous blazes.

February 14, 2026

Italian Town Brendola Hires Sniffers to Track Bad Smells and Boost Air Quality

Brendola, Italy, seeks six volunteers as 'odour evaluators' to spot bad smells near industrial zones. Using an app and training, they aim to trace polluters and improve local air quality.

February 14, 2026

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,030 crore Brahmaputra Bridge, IIM Guwahati, National Data Centre, and Electric Buses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge over Brahmaputra in Assam, unveiled IIM Guwahati, launched a high-tech National Data Centre, and flagged off 225 electric buses under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme.