February 9, 2026

Eritrea Denies Ethiopian Claims of Troop Incursion Amid Rising Border Tensions

Eritrea rejects Ethiopia's accusations that its soldiers crossed into Ethiopian land and are aiding rebels. Ethiopia demands Eritrean troop withdrawal, warning of aggression. Both nations face a fresh diplomatic crisis following past conflicts and shifting allegiances in the Tigray war.

February 9, 2026

Hong Kong Seeks Fourth Harbour Tunnel to Ease Traffic, Explores New Routes After Shelving Reclamation Plan

Hong Kong authorities are considering a fourth cross-harbour tunnel to tackle heavy congestion and support future development. The idea is being revisited after shelving a major reclamation project near Lantau Island.

February 9, 2026

Supreme Court Overturns HC Stay on Shifting Himachal OBC Commission to Dharamshala

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Himachal Pradesh to move its OBC Commission HQ from Shimla to Dharamshala. It called the issue a policy matter usually not for courts. The High Court’s interim stay was set aside but the plea will be examined after government’s reply.

February 9, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin Opens ₹9,000 Crore Tata Motors-JLR Car Plant

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated the ₹9,000 crore Tata Motors-JLR passenger car plant in Ranipet. The facility will create over 5,000 jobs and boost auto manufacturing with a capacity of 250,000 vehicles yearly.

February 9, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Mamata Banerjee’s Plea on West Bengal SIR Exercise

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appears before Supreme Court seeking transparency in State’s electoral roll update. Court asked Election Commission for response by February 9.