February 13, 2026

IGRMS Revives Exhibit Featuring Frog Marriage Ritual to Invoke Rain

IGRMS brings back its ‘Exhibit of the Month’ highlighting India’s cultural heritage with a unique frog marriage ritual from Chhattisgarh to pray for rain during droughts.

February 13, 2026

13 Dead, 9 Injured in Deadly Oil Tanker and Bus Crash on M9 Motorway Near Karachi

A tragic crash on M9 Motorway near Karachi killed 13 people and injured nine others. An oil tanker and passenger bus collided, causing oil to spill and rescue delays. Sindh CM ordered a probe and strict action against those responsible.

February 13, 2026

Seven States Struggle to Agree on Huge Colorado River Water Cuts as Deadline Looms

Seven western US states are at a deadlock over cutting millions of acre-feet of water from the Colorado River. The critical deadline is this Saturday. The river supplies water to 40 million people and feeds vast farmlands but is drying up fast due to droughts and climate change.

February 13, 2026

TTDC to Replace Petrol Boats with Electric at Pykara Lake, Nilgiris

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will phase out petrol outboard motor boats at Pykara lake near Ooty, replacing them with electric boats to protect the environment and maintain tourism.

February 13, 2026

Vijayawada Storm-Water Drain Project Stalled Since 2016, PPP Plan Rejected by Council

Vijayawada's storm-water drain project began in 2016 but remains unfinished. The Municipal Council rejected a PPP proposal to complete it, citing funding worries. ₹461 crore was received from the Centre; work stopped with dues unpaid to contractor L&T.