February 13, 2026

India Updates CPI Base Year to 2024 with New Items and Better Price Data

India revamps the Consumer Price Index (CPI), setting 2024 as the new base year. The updated basket adds ecommerce items and reflects shifts in household spending, making inflation tracking sharper and more modern.

February 13, 2026

Two Pakistani Men Indicted in $10 Million US Medicare Fraud Case

Two Pakistani men, Burhan Mirza and Kashif Iqbal, face charges for a $10 million Medicare fraud in the US. They submitted fake claims using stolen identities and funneled money back to Pakistan. Several co-schemers, including an Indian-origin man, were also involved and await sentencing.

February 13, 2026

Thrissur District Shuts Down Amid 24-Hour Nationwide Trade Union Strike

Thrissur district nearly came to a halt during a 24-hour nationwide strike called by trade unions against the Union government's labour policies. Public transport stopped, shops closed, and protests spread across the district.

February 13, 2026

Kerala Faces Rising Missing Person Cases; Police Push for Early Action and Better Coordination

Kerala's missing persons cases are rising, with over 11,000 reported in 2024. Police highlight the need for quick complaints and teamwork to solve cases early. Families like Thomas John's suffer delays. Child disappearances and drug-related issues add to the concern.

February 13, 2026

Hong Kong Customs Seizes HK$2.7 Billion Illicit Cigarettes in 36% Bust Increase

Hong Kong Customs caught HK$2.7 billion worth of illegal cigarettes in 2025. Arrests rose to 28,580, with smugglers using children and new tricks to avoid detection.

February 13, 2026

China Cuts EU Dairy Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions After EV Dispute

China slashed tariffs on over $500 million worth of EU dairy imports. This move follows an 18-month probe linked to EU electric vehicle tariffs and signals stabilizing trade ties.

February 13, 2026

Honasa Reports Record Q3 FY26 Revenue of Rs 630 Crore with 22% Growth

Honasa’s Q3FY26 revenue hit Rs 630 crore, up 22% year-on-year. The company saw strong growth from its brands and improved distribution. Project Neev boosted direct sales in top cities.

February 13, 2026

Hong Kong May Let More Pupils Learn in English, Education Chief Says

Hong Kong's education secretary, Christine Choi, says more junior secondary students might use English as their teaching language due to better teachers and digital tools. The government may also cut school funding over the next two years. The current policy limits English instruction to top 40% of students.

February 13, 2026

Trump Reverses Key EPA Ruling on Greenhouse Gases, Rolls Back Climate Regulations

US President Donald Trump has revoked the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that declared greenhouse gases a public health threat. This move rolls back major climate rules and aims to lower car costs, but sparks environmental backlash and legal challenges.

February 13, 2026

Shivamogga Protesters Rally Against Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project Over Environmental Concerns

Hundreds marched in Shivamogga against the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. Leaders warn of damage to the Western Ghats and promise to stop the project.