India secured a decisive victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, while former Ukrainian energy minister Herman Halushchenko was detained attempting to leave the country, and OpenAI reported significant growth in India, according to reports published on Sunday, February 15, 2026. These events, along with the Shivaratri festival in Nepal and a retraction by Ars Technica, marked a busy news day.
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A match at the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka, according to Al Jazeera. Suryakumar Yadav's side made 175-7, with Ishan Kishan scoring 77, before bowling Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs. This victory extended India's dominance in T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan, with India now having won eight of their nine meetings.
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko as he attempted to cross the border, Euronews reported. Halushchenko, who resigned last November amid a corruption scandal, was detained during ongoing legal proceedings.
In India, ChatGPT is experiencing rapid growth. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that India has 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, making it one of the company's largest markets globally, according to TechCrunch. Altman made the announcement ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where OpenAI was set to formally participate. The company opened a New Delhi office in August 2025.
In Nepal, the Shivaratri festival brought crowds to Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple, Euronews reported. The festival, which honors Shiva, saw tens of thousands of people praying, singing, and dancing. Police allowed limited marijuana use during the festival, reflecting Shiva's historical connection to cannabis.
Finally, Ars Technica retracted an article containing fabricated quotations generated by an AI tool, according to the publication's editor's note. The article, which violated the publication's standards, was found to contain quotes that were not actually said by the source. The publication stated that it was an isolated incident.
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