February 7, 2026

IISc Hikes BSc Research Tuition Fee to ₹80,000 from 2026-27

IISc will increase its Bachelor of Science (Research) tuition fee from ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 per year starting 2026-27. PhD and some master's courses fees will also rise. The hike applies only to new students. Reserved and EWS category students will get financial support.

February 7, 2026

Tiger From Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Tranquilised After 650 km Trek To East Godavari

A male tiger traveled over 650 km from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh and was tranquilised in East Godavari after 53 days. It moved through forests, swam rivers, and hunted cattle but avoided humans.

February 6, 2026

Karnataka Fast-Tracks Purchase of 496 Essential Medicines to Tackle Shortages

Karnataka's health department has prioritized buying 496 essential drugs for 2025-26. Procurement for 99 drugs is awarded; 397 tenders under review. Rs 50 crore set aside to boost local buys and ensure no break in medicine supply.

February 6, 2026

Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 Set to Tackle Cybercrime and AI Risks from Feb 8-10

The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 will unite over 1,000 leaders from governments, tech, and law enforcement to fight cybercrime, AI risks, and misinformation. Focused sessions and hackathons will build safer digital spaces.

February 6, 2026

Puducherry Students Win Wipro earthian Awards 2025 for Big Plastic Cleanup

A student team from Puducherry's Shree Bharath Vidyaashram CBSE School won the Wipro earthian Awards 2025. They led a massive plastic cleanup in Murungapakkam mangroves and raised awareness on waste issues.