February 14, 2026

PMO Shifts to New Seva Teerth; North and South Blocks to Become Museum

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced North and South Blocks will become a museum. The PMO will move to the newly inaugurated Seva Teerth complex by PM Modi.

February 14, 2026

Taiwan Leader Warns Defense Budget Delay May Cut US Arms Priority

Taiwan's leader William Lai urges public and lawmakers to approve a $40 billion military budget, warning that delays risk lowering Taiwan’s priority for US weapons amid Beijing tensions.

February 14, 2026

IMF Reviews Pakistan's Electricity Tariff Plans, Cautions on Inflation Impact

The IMF is talking with Pakistan about raising electricity tariffs but wants to protect middle and lower-income families. The move aims to ease industry pressure without hurting inflation. This is part of Pakistan meeting conditions in a $7 billion IMF loan deal as inflation and power sector debts remain sensitive issues.

February 14, 2026

China’s Psychiatric Hospitals Exploited Insurance by Using Healthy People as Fake Patients

Several psychiatric hospitals in central China tricked healthy people into faking mental illness. They pocketed medical insurance money, offered little treatment, and abused patients. The fraud sparked massive online outrage and official probes.

February 14, 2026

Indus Valley Civilisation May Be 8,000 Years Old, Older Than Egyptian Pharaohs

New studies show the Indus Valley Civilisation might date back 8,000 years, far older than once thought. Experts found pottery and bones at Bhirrana, India, hinting at an ancient urban society that predates Egypt’s first pharaohs.