February 13, 2026

North Korea Slams Japan’s Election Win, Eyes 'Wartime Ambitions' Revival

North Korea lashes out after Japan’s election win by Takaichi’s conservative party. It accuses Japan of stirring wartime ambitions and forming strong military ties. Old wounds reopen with harsh historic accusations.

February 13, 2026

China’s 10-Year-Old 'Genius' Buys Gold with Lucky Money for 3 Years

A 10-year-old girl in China began investing her Lunar New Year lucky money in gold three years ago to stop her parents from spending it. As gold prices surged, she earned praise on social media as a smart young investor. She plans to keep buying more gold.

February 13, 2026

MSCI Asia Pacific Soars 12% as Asia's Chipmakers Thrive Amid US AI Selloff

MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs over 12% in 2026 while US tech stocks fall on AI fears. Asia's hardware chipmakers like Samsung and TSMC lead the rally, benefiting from strong memory chip prices and crucial AI infrastructure roles. Investors shift from costly AI pioneers to hardware giants, boosting Asian markets amid global turbulence.

February 13, 2026

14 Nifty500 Stocks Slip Below 200 DMA, Raising Warning Flags

On February 12, 14 stocks in the Nifty500 closed below their 200-day moving averages, a key sign of weakening long-term trends, says StockEdge.com.

February 13, 2026

52 TVK Workers Booked for Traffic Violations During Illegal Birthday Roadshow Using Crane

A TVK functionary and 51 others were booked by Vandavasi South police in Tiruvannamalai after an illegal roadshow to celebrate his 32nd birthday disrupted traffic. The group used a crane to hang a huge garland during the event, leading to police action and seizure of the crane.

February 13, 2026

Avanti Feeds Hits 20% Surge; Godrej Agrovet and Agrochemical Stocks Rally

Avanti Feeds jumped 20%, hitting the day's trading limit. Godrej Agrovet rose 6.5%, with strong gains in agrochemical stocks. Experts cite clarity on tariffs and good earnings reports as key drivers.

February 13, 2026

Southern Railway Installs Digital Boards at 50 Chennai Stations, Commuters Seek Real-Time Updates

Southern Railway set up digital display boards at nearly 50 Chennai stations. Commuters welcome the change but want real-time suburban train timings. Current boards show scheduled times only.

February 13, 2026

RBI Bars Banks from Forcing Insurance Purchase with Loans, Hits Credit Life Policies

RBI's new draft rules prohibit banks from making insurance a must-buy for loans. This will impact the ₹30,000 crore credit life insurance market tied to loans.

February 13, 2026

Nagaland’s Sangtam Community Takes a Stand to Save Trafficked Pangolins

The Sangtam community in Nagaland has passed a resolution to protect pangolins, the most trafficked mammal. This move boosts community-led conservation along the India-Myanmar border, a hotspot for illegal wildlife trade.

February 13, 2026

China’s MiniMax Unveils Powerful, Cheap AI Model M2.5 for Real-World Use

China’s MiniMax launches M2.5, its most powerful AI yet, offering fast, affordable performance that rivals US models like OpenAI's. The new AI drives 30% office task automation and promises intelligence “too cheap to meter.”