February 14, 2026

Jet2 Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Belgium After Racist Row Sparks Passenger Fight

A Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester landed urgently in Belgium after a disturbing fight broke out between passengers over racist remarks. The airline called the behavior 'appalling' and banned the fighters for life.

February 14, 2026

Indian Man Pleads Guilty in US Assassination Plot on Sikh Activist

Nikhil Gupta admitted plotting to kill Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. He faces 40 years in prison for murder-for-hire and money laundering. US says Gupta was recruited by an Indian government agent.

February 14, 2026

Russia and Ukraine Set for New Peace Talks in Geneva Amid Donbas Clash

Russia and Ukraine will meet in Geneva on February 17-18 for US-led talks. The conflict continues along the Donbas front with no clear compromise. A June deadline to reach a deal looms as fighting and strikes carry on.

February 14, 2026

12 Dead, 6 Injured in Fatal Oil Tanker and Bus Crash on Karachi's M9 Motorway

A deadly crash on Karachi's M9 Motorway involving an oil tanker and passenger bus killed 12 and injured 6. Conflicting causes emerge as officials launch probe.

February 14, 2026

H-1B Visa Holders in Texas Face Crackdown Over Illegal Home Kitchen Businesses

H-1B visa holders in Texas are being accused of running illegal home kitchen catering businesses. US law strictly forbids side hustles for these visa holders. Local rules also ban hot meal catering from home kitchens unless properly licensed.

February 14, 2026

Seattle Agrees to $29 Million Settlement for Indian Student Killed by Police Cruiser

Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student killed by a speeding police car. The settlement follows shocking police footage mocking her death and highlights justice for immigrant students.

February 14, 2026

Sebi Clears IPOs of Premier Industrial, Duroflex, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition, Om Power Transmission

Sebi has approved IPO observation letters for five companies. Premier Industrial, Duroflex, Virupaksha Organics, Hexagon Nutrition and Om Power Transmission will soon hit the market with fresh issues and offers for sale.

February 14, 2026

West Bengal to Remove 6 Lakh More Names from Voter List Ahead of Assembly Polls

West Bengal is set to slash around six lakh names from its voter list as special hearings end on February 14. Earlier, 58 lakh names were removed, bringing total electors to 7.08 crore. The Election Commission is cracking down on officials amid discrepancies and missing voters.

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.

February 14, 2026

Pentagon Adds Chinese Giants to Military List, Then Pulls Back Before Trump-Xi Summit

The Pentagon briefly listed Alibaba, Baidu, and others as Chinese military firms, then withdrew the move. This sends mixed signals ahead of the Trump-Xi talks, raising fresh doubts about US-China ties.