February 16, 2026

Scientists Urge Tamil Nadu To Scrap Mamallan Reservoir Project Over Wetland Damage

A group of 22 scientists warns Tamil Nadu against the Mamallan Reservoir project in Kovalam-Nemmeli. They say it will harm vital coastal wetlands, disrupt marine life, and increase flood risks. The experts call for protecting the area as a lagoonal wetland instead.

February 16, 2026

Inner Mongolia to Build Flexible Coal-Green Energy Power Plants for Shanghai and Jiangsu

Inner Mongolia will start building two new flexible power plants this year. These plants mix coal and green energy to support eastern China's cities like Shanghai and Jiangsu. Coal will back up wind and solar power, not lead it. This marks a big change in China's energy use.

February 16, 2026

BJP Wins Karimnagar Mayoral Post for First Time in Telangana Since 2014

BJP clinches mayoral post in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, marking its first lead in a Telangana civic body since 2014. The victory is credited to Bandi Sanjay's campaign and boosts BJP ahead of GHMC polls.

February 16, 2026

KSE-100 Index Drops 6,029 Points Amid Corporate Earnings Disappointment

Pakistan's KSE-100 index plunged over 6,000 points or 3.36 percent by Monday afternoon. Weak company earnings and heavy trading weighed heavily on market sentiment.

February 16, 2026

Kerala Hits New High: 2.58 Crore Tourists Visit in 2025, Breaking All Records

Kerala welcomed a record 2.58 crore tourists in 2025, up from 2.29 crore in 2024, driven by a surge in domestic and foreign visitors, says Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas.

February 16, 2026

Amazon van stuck on deadly Broomway mudflats in Thames estuary, driver rescued safely

An Amazon delivery van got stuck on Britain's perilous Broomway path to Foulness Island. The driver fled safely before coastguards arrived. The van was later recovered by Amazon.

February 16, 2026

Royal Mail Struggles with Storms and Sick Staff, Missing Daily Deliveries

Royal Mail is facing daily delivery delays due to stormy weather and high staff sickness. Letters are late for weeks, and parcels are getting priority. Workers and unions warn the service is in crisis.

February 16, 2026

Time Bomb Blast Near Miryan Police Station in Bannu Kills 2, Injures 17

A time bomb planted on a motorcycle exploded near Miryan Police Station in Bannu, killing two people including a child and injuring 17 others. Police and rescue teams acted fast to secure the area and care for the victims.

February 16, 2026

Germany Says French Defence Spending Is 'Insufficient' to Meet NATO Goals

Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul says France must raise its defense budget to meet NATO's 5% GDP spending goal. He asks President Macron to take tough action for European sovereignty.

February 16, 2026

Famous Lovers’ Arch in Italy Collapses After Storms and Heavy Rain

The iconic Lovers’ Arch in Sant’Andrea, Italy, collapsed on Valentine’s Day after strong storms. Local officials call it a 'devastating blow.' Rising Mediterranean cyclones worsen coastal erosion issues.