February 13, 2026

Counting Begins for Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 with 73% Voter Turnout

Vote counting started at 8 a.m. for Telangana's 2026 Municipal Elections. Over 52 lakh voters, 38 lakh voted, showing 73% turnout. Results expected soon from 116 Municipalities and 7 Corporations.

February 13, 2026

PTI Alarms Over Imran Khan's Vision Loss in Jail Due to Medical Neglect

PTI warns former PM Imran Khan has lost 85% vision in right eye due to jail medical neglect. Govt denies mistreatment; heated debates continue.

February 13, 2026

LHC Curbs FBR’s Power to Amend Tax Assessments Under Section 122(5A)

The Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench restricts FBR’s suo motu power to amend tax assessments using Section 122(5A), ruling it cannot be used for speculative revenue recovery or unlawful inquiries.

February 13, 2026

PM Modi Calls For New Indian Foreign Policy Amid Changing Global Order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in Rajya Sabha about a shifting world order. He stressed the need for India to reshape its national identity and foreign relations as old multilateral systems weaken.

February 13, 2026

Father and Son Arrested in Malaysia After Woman’s Dismembered Body Found in Landfills

A father and son were arrested in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, after a woman’s dismembered body parts were found in several landfill sites. Jealousy is suspected as the motive. Police are investigating the gruesome case with multiple body parts recovered from different locations.

February 13, 2026

Crystal-Filled Dinosaur Eggs Found in Eastern China, No Embryos Inside

Researchers uncovered crystal-filled dinosaur eggs from the Upper Cretaceous in China. These eggs show no embryos but reveal a new eggshell species, shedding light on the region’s ancient past.

February 13, 2026

Pakistan Plans Debt Restructuring to Cut Power Tariffs Amid Solar Rise; Launches Fan Replacement Scheme

Pakistan’s government is considering restructuring the power sector debt to reduce electricity costs amid a surge in solar use. They launched a subsidised fan replacement scheme to cut energy bills and ease summer demand.

February 13, 2026

Karnataka Approves ₹25 Crore for 2,500 Women-Run Coffee Kiosks to Boost Industry

Karnataka government has approved ₹25 crore to set up 2,500 coffee kiosks operated by women from Self-Help Groups. This move aims to boost the coffee industry and create jobs for 1 lakh women across the state.

February 13, 2026

US and Taiwan Seal Major Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs to 15 Percent

US and Taiwan signed a key trade deal cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%. Taiwan agreed to spend $85bn on US energy, aircraft, and equipment.

February 13, 2026

New York Re-Hoists Pride Flag at Stonewall After Trump Removal Sparks Outrage

Days after the Trump administration removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall monument, New York City officials raised it again amid cheers. The flag's removal, citing federal flag rules, triggered protests and strong criticism from city leaders. The Pride flag now flies once more at the historic LGBTQ+ rights site.