February 12, 2026 11:58 AM

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Iran Marks 1979 Revolution Anniversary Amid Heightened Tensions with US, Israel

Iranian leaders intensified their rhetoric against the United States and Israel during nationwide events marking the 1979 Islamic Revolution yesterday, held a month after deadly protests shook the country. This year's anniversary comes at a sensitive time for Iran's leadership, following a 12-day co...

February 12, 2026 10:41 AM

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Meghalaya CM Announces 70% Subsidy for Homestays Ahead of National Games 2027

In Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma yesterday announced an innovative scheme offering 70 percent subsidy support for homestays in preparation for the National Games 2027. The announcement was made during the Land Handover ceremony for the proposed five-star Holiday Inn Resort at Hotel Polo...

February 12, 2026 10:37 AM

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School Director Dies Following Attack by Teen Gunman in Southern Thailand

In Thailand, a 17-year-old stole a gun from police and opened fire at a public high school in southern, briefly taking people hostage in a two-hour attack that killed one person and injured two others. Police also injured the assailant in a gun battle in Songkhla province before taking him into cust...

February 12, 2026 10:19 AM

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Kosovo Parliament Approves Kurti’s Cabinet with 66-49 Vote

In Kosovo, Parliament has approved a new government led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, ending a yearlong political deadlock in the Balkan country. Lawmakers backed Kurti's Cabinet with 66 votes for and 49 against in the 120-member assembly. The vote was held yesterday, just hours after Parliament co...

February 12, 2026 9:01 AM

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India Lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Pro League Opener

In men’s hockey, India began their 2025-26 FIH Pro League campaign with a 1-3 loss to Belgium at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela yesterday. Nelson Onana, Thomas Crols and Arno Van Dessel scored for Belgium, while Shilanand Lakra netted the lone goal for India. The two sides were locked 1-...

February 12, 2026 8:59 AM

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West Indies Beat England by 30 Runs in ICC T20 World Cup Group C Clash

In the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, the West Indies defeated England by 30 runs in a Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last night. Put in to bat first, the West Indies posted 196 for six in their 20 overs with the help of Sherfane Rutherford's 76 not out. In reply, England were bow...

February 12, 2026 8:49 AM

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European Parliament Approves €90 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

The European Parliament has approved a 90 billion euro loan package to support Ukraine. Members of the European Parliament voted yesterday and adopted three legislative proposals enabling the EU to provide financial assistance to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027. The move aims to address Ukraine’s urgent f...

February 12, 2026 8:46 AM

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CBSE to Introduce On-Screen Marking for Class 12 from 2026 Exams

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will implement on-screen marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books from this year. However, evaluation of class 10 answer books will continue in physical mode as before. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said that the board ha...