February 16, 2026

Union Govt Okays ₹11,000 Crore Road Projects in Maharashtra, Telangana & Gujarat

The Union Government has approved road projects worth over ₹11,000 crore in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat. The upgrades target key highways to improve connectivity and cut travel time.

February 16, 2026

Power Restored After 4-Hour Outage Hits 760 Flats in Hong Kong's Kwai Chung Estate

Electricity was restored after a four-hour outage affected 760 flats in Kwai Chung Estate, Hong Kong. A suspected equipment fault caused the power trip just before Lunar New Year's Eve.

February 16, 2026

Police Name Suspect in Missing 4-Year-Old Gus Lamont Case, Resume Search at Oak Park Station

Police have identified a suspect in the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont from Oak Park Station, South Australia. Officers have returned to search for new evidence after seizing vehicles and devices. Police say the suspect lived with Gus, and the case is now a major crime.

February 16, 2026

China Counts on Record 9.5 Billion Trips to Boost Economy During Extended Lunar New Year

China expects 9.5 billion trips during the 40-day Lunar New Year holiday to pump up domestic spending. With a longer 9-day break, the country hopes to boost its economy and consumer activities, including cinema and tourism. Over 360 million yuan in consumer vouchers will also be released to support spending.

February 16, 2026

New Hong Kong Think Tank Launched to Fix Talent Gap in Local Studies

Hong Kong’s new think tank, Hong Kong Future Economy Institute, aims to solve the talent shortage in local policy research. It will focus on housing and population policies for the younger generation and long-term city planning.