February 15, 2026

Experts Call to Freeze Tobacco Excise as Black Market Cigarettes Surge in Australia

Experts urge a freeze on tobacco excise taxes as illegal cigarette trade soars, costing billions in lost revenue. Treasury is reviewing cigarette pricing impacts to help shape reform.

February 15, 2026

Hundreds of Thousands Join Global Protests Calling for Change in Iran

Massive protests swept cities worldwide after Reza Pahlavi urged a global day of action against Iran's regime. Over 6000 killed in ongoing unrest as crowds voice frustration.

February 15, 2026

Australia Makes Health Star Food Labels Mandatory After 13 Years

After 13 years of debate, Australia will require health star ratings on food packaging. This move aims to help consumers choose healthier foods despite industry pushback. The voluntary uptake was low and the system was often misused, prompting ministers to act.

February 15, 2026

Afzalgunj Police Arrest Worker for Stealing Three Two-Wheelers, Vehicles Recovered

Afzalgunj Police have caught Md. Riyaz Uddin for stealing three two-wheelers, including a motorcycle from Osmania General Hospital. All stolen vehicles were recovered. Police linked him to two earlier scooter thefts in Afzalgunj.

February 15, 2026

Farmers Burn Indo-US Trade Deal Draft, Call It a 'Death Warrant' for Indian Agriculture

Farmers in Mysuru protested the Indo-US trade deal by burning draft copies. They fear duty-free imports will hurt Indian agriculture and increase farmer distress.

February 15, 2026

Bengaluru Resident Sujaya Jagadish Adopts 20 Stray Dogs in Humane Drive

Sujaya Jagadish leads Bengaluru's dog adoption drive by adopting 20 stray dogs. All dogs vaccinated, sterilised, and health-checked under official animal welfare rules.

February 15, 2026

Maharajas Taluk Hospital in Karuvelipadi Faces Neglect and Upgrade Delays, Residents Demand Action

Residents of Karuvelipadi complain of poor facilities, lack of doctors, and idle ambulances at Maharajas Taluk Hospital. Patients avoid the hospital due to stray dogs and snakes. A promised hospital upgrade has stalled, adding to community woes.

February 15, 2026

Israel Approves Registering West Bank Lands as ‘State Property’

Israel has approved a plan to register large parts of the West Bank as state property, a move Palestinians warn signals de facto annexation and breaks international law.

February 15, 2026

Newly Married Couple Critically Injured in LPG Cylinder Explosion in Yelahanka

An LPG cylinder exploded early Sunday in Yelahanka's Chowdeshwari Layout. The newlywed couple was rushed to Victoria Hospital with serious injuries. Police are investigating the blast caused by a suspected gas leak.

February 15, 2026

Woman Friends Misuse Man's Bank Account, SIM for Cyber Fraud in Rajajinagar

A 26-year-old man from Rajajinagar files complaint against female friends for using his bank account and SIM card to commit cyber fraud. Police register case under IT Act and BNS 2023.