February 7, 2026

Telangana Police Launches Women-Led Mobility Pilot to Empower Women Drivers in Hyderabad

Telangana Police unveiled a new pilot program to train women from vulnerable communities as drivers. The project aims to boost women’s economic status and make public transport safer by involving more women drivers.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Tightens Crowd Controls at Nature Spots for Lunar New Year Surge

Hong Kong is boosting crowd and environmental controls at parks as 1.43 million mainland tourists visit this Lunar New Year. Officials aim to protect nature and avoid past chaos at hiking and camping sites.

February 7, 2026

Maharashtra Polls Begin for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis Amid NCP Alliance

Polling for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis began in Maharashtra on February 7 with 7.8% turnout by 9:30 AM. NCP factions contest in alliance after Ajit Pawar’s death. Key leaders voted early, urging public participation.

February 7, 2026

Kashmir Sees Minimum Temperature Rise by 2-7°C Amid Fresh Snowfall in Higher Areas

Kashmir's minimum temperature increased by 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, yet snowfall in high altitude areas cooled daytime temperatures. Gulmarg remains coldest at minus 6.5°C with fresh snow in Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

February 7, 2026

Lahore Celebrates Return of Basant Kite Festival After Long Ban

Lahore welcomed the Basant kite festival after nearly two decades of restrictions. The city's rooftops filled with flying kites and music. Locals relished reliving childhood memories and passing traditions to the new generation.