February 8, 2026

Chamarajanagar Boosts Safety for Shivarathri Jatra at Male Mahadeshwara Hills

Deputy Commissioner Shreeroopa inspects safety and logistics for Shivarathri Jatra pilgrims crossing Cauvery river. Officials plan extra personnel along the route to ensure safety during the Feb 14-18 event.

February 8, 2026

Surajkund Fair Giant Swing Collapses: Inspector Dies, 11 Injured; Operator Booked

A giant Tsunami swing snapped at the Surajkund fair causing one police inspector’s death and injuring 11. Operator Mohammad Shakir and staff booked. Investigation underway.

February 8, 2026

PTI, TTAP Strike Shuts Down Quetta, Partial in Peshawar, Markets Open in Lahore and Islamabad

Opposition coalition TTAP and PTI staged strikes and protests across Pakistan on Sunday. Quetta saw a full shutdown, Peshawar partial, while Lahore and Islamabad markets largely stayed open.

February 8, 2026

NHAI to Build 650m Soundproof Wall Near Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary on Mysuru–Kushalnagar Highway

To protect birds near Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, NHAI will build a 650-meter soundproof wall along Mysuru–Kushalnagar highway. The move aims to cut traffic noise and protect wildlife while improving travel between Bengaluru and Kushalnagar.

February 8, 2026

NYC Mayor Faces Media Storm Over Bidet Plans, Sparks Culture Clash

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bid to install bidets in the mayoral residence triggered a media frenzy calling it an “elite luxury.” Despite backlash, his approval ratings stay high, highlighting cultural bias in American media.