February 13, 2026

Experts at The Hindu Tech Summit 2026 Debate AI’s Role in Shaping Future University Education and Jobs

At The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, top AI experts and educators highlighted how AI will transform university education and careers. They stressed the importance of formal degrees, collaboration, and embracing AI for future jobs.

February 13, 2026

Supreme Court orders CBI status report on Manipur violence sexual assault trials

The Supreme Court has demanded a status report from the CBI on evidence and trial progress in cases of sexual assault and gangrape during Manipur's 2023 violence. The court urged strict trial monitoring and timely victim updates to ensure justice.

February 13, 2026

Prince Jewellery Director Sells Cullinan Flat, Buys Duplex at The Waterfront

Tang Yick-ki sold his 1,019 sq ft flat at The Cullinan for HK$46 million and upgraded to a 1,593 sq ft duplex at The Waterfront for HK$50 million in just over a month.

February 13, 2026

Women-led Renewable Energy to Drive Rural India's Green Growth and Safety

India's energy progress hides rural women's ongoing struggles with unreliable power. Chhattisgarh leads with women-led decentralised renewables to create jobs and safer communities.

February 13, 2026

Gangster Shoaib Kidwai Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Barabanki

Shoaib Kidwai, linked to slain gangster Mukhtar Ansari, was gunned down in broad daylight on Barabanki's Lucknow-Ayodhya highway. Police have launched a high-alert hunt for the attackers.

February 13, 2026

China Reveals New Consumer Price Basket, Shifts Focus from Food and Housing

China's National Bureau of Statistics has unveiled the detailed composition of its consumer price index basket for the first time, reducing food and housing weights while boosting transport, education, and healthcare to reflect changing consumption patterns.

February 13, 2026

West Bengal Election Row: Unauthorized Voter Forms Spark Election Commission Probe Before SIR Deadline

Ahead of West Bengal's SIR voter list revision ending on February 14, unauthorized forms allegedly circulated in Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas. The Election Commission demands investigation as Chief Electoral Officer denies issuing such forms.

February 13, 2026

22 Arrested in Hong Kong Corruption Probe Over HK$200 Million Renovation Deals

Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency arrested 22 people linked to seven building renovation projects worth over HK$200 million. The ICAC raided offices and seized documents in a major crackdown.

February 13, 2026

Nagarahole Adivasis Demand Wildlife Safari Ban to Continue, Cite Rising Human-Animal Conflict

Adivasis in Nagarahole want the Karnataka government's wildlife safari ban to remain. They blame safaris and forest clearing for animal conflicts and oppose the International Big Cat Alliance’s approach.

February 13, 2026

Holy Flag Staff Tilts at Sri Kambahareswarar Temple Near Kumbakonam

The 51-foot wooden flag staff at Sri Kambahareswarar temple tilted and leaned on the mandap roof on February 13, leading to safety cordons and plans for replacement.