February 15, 2026

BIAL Teams Up With Karnataka Tourism to Boost International Connectivity and Showcase Culture

BIAL is collaborating with Karnataka Tourism to promote the state globally. The Kala Loka Pavilion at KIA highlights Karnataka’s crafts, enhancing tourist appeal and international ties.

February 15, 2026

Pakistan Festival Highlights Climate Change Threat to Rivers and Culture

At Pakistan Mother Languages Festival 2026, experts warn climate change threatens rivers and cultural roots. They call for saving indigenous languages and folk traditions to protect land and life.

February 15, 2026

South Korea's Korean Wave Surges in India, Shaping Youth Culture and Soft Power

South Korea's culture is booming across India with K-pop, Korean dramas, fashion, and food. From instant ramen in kitchens to BTS on streaming playlists, K-culture is more than a trend—it's a soft power force. This wave grows through digital platforms and global fandoms, influencing India’s urban youth and global cultural exchanges.

February 15, 2026

Iran Vows to Fight FATF Blacklist Amid Renewed Sanctions and Political Challenges

Iran promises to keep trying to leave the FATF blacklist despite renewed global financial restrictions and internal political opposition. The watchdog targets Iran's banking and crypto sectors.

February 15, 2026

Sudanese City Dilling Revives After Siege; Drone Attacks Still Threaten Residents

Sudan's Dilling city reopens after a two-year RSF siege. Markets return but medical shortages and daily drone strikes keep fear alive.

February 15, 2026

Welsh Charity Buys 1,000 Acres for Wales’ Biggest Rewilding Project

Tir Natur has purchased 405 hectares in Ceredigion to launch Wales’s largest rewilding project. The aim is to restore nature, protect wildlife, and support local communities.

February 15, 2026

Mahashivaratri Puja Held Amid Tight Security at Aland’s Raghava Chaitanya Shivalinga

The Mahashivaratri puja at Aland’s Raghava Chaitanya Shivalinga took place peacefully under heavy police security after Karnataka High Court allowed rituals. Nearly 1,000 officers secured the area with CCTV and drones, while prohibitory orders kept the peace.

February 15, 2026

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Herath, Rekindling Shared Hindu-Muslim Traditions

Kashmiri Pandits displaced by conflict celebrated Herath, a special local Maha Shivratri festival. Muslims recall shared traditions and past brotherhood. Leaders and communities join in festive greetings and prayers.

February 15, 2026

Expert Committee Probes Complaints on Korapuzha River Dredging; Work Halted

A government panel has been set up to investigate claims of illegal sand mining and unsafe sludge dumping during Korapuzha river dredging. The project is paused until the report arrives by February 21.

February 15, 2026

White-bellied Sea Eagle Nests Rise to 17 in Kannur and Kasaragod, Shows Wildlife Recovery

The White-bellied Sea Eagle nesting spots in Kerala's Kannur and Kasaragod have risen to 17 this year from 13 last year. This marks a slow comeback but remains below the 1996 figure of 25. Most nests were in temple areas, and a new nest was found on a telephone tower, showing the bird's adaptability.