A woman was unexpectedly upgraded to business class on a Saudi Airlines flight to Mecca, where she sat next to Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, calling it "princess treatment" and sharing the experience on social media.

On Mahashivratri 2026, Acharya Prashant’s Greater Noida event merged art and philosophy, using the Bhagavad Gita to inspire youth to embrace inner transformation and personal responsibility.

A Bangladeshi Hindu worker was lynched in 2024 after a workplace comment led to blasphemy accusations, despite police delays.

In 2026, African Christian leaders gathered in Johannesburg to boost Africa’s role in global missions.

On Feb. 16, 2026, Sadhguru launched the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award in Coimbatore, honoring leaders in key fields, with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presenting the awards.

The TDB faces scrutiny over a ₹1 crore shortfall at the 2025 Ayyappa festival, denies fund misuse, and must respond to the Kerala High Court within 10 days.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia celebrated Maha Shivratri at a Coimbatore yoga center and promoted her upcoming films.

Ayodhya Ram Temple complex nears completion, with limited public access starting March 19, 2024, and a museum opening by September.

Bangladesh appoints Nabil Mustafizur Rahman as CEO of new state-owned Islamic bank, Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, effective February 15, 2026.

Pakistan raises Zakat threshold to Rs503,529 for 2026, affecting fewer accounts due to higher gold and silver prices.