February 8, 2026

Six Arrested After Protest Clashes and Railway Sabotage in Milan During Winter Olympics

In Milan, six protesters were arrested after violent clashes with police during Winter Olympics protests. Police used water cannons against stone-throwers. Meanwhile, railway sabotage caused major delays in northern Italy. Officials link unrest to new protest laws and condemn attacks as criminal acts.

February 8, 2026

TNPSC Cancels Group II Exam on Exam Day After Centre Confusion in Chennai

TNPSC called off the Group II exam on February 8, 2026, after wrong centre allocation triggered candidates’ protests in Chennai. The exam postponement drew sharp criticism from AIADMK and PMK leaders.

February 8, 2026

MP Kiran Kumar Reddy Blames K.T. Rama Rao for Forensic Lab Fire Destroying Phone Tapping Evidence

Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy accused BRS's K.T. Rama Rao of causing a fire at the forensic lab that wiped out phone tapping evidence. He called the act a ‘cheap propaganda’ to defame Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

February 8, 2026

Muzaffarnagar Riots Case: 22 Acquitted in 2013 Loot, Murder Charges Due to Lack of Evidence

A court acquitted 22 people accused in a murder, loot, and arson case from the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots. The judge said the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt. Four accused died during trial; over 60 died in the riots, displacing 40,000 people.

February 8, 2026

Sanae Takaichi Rides Popularity Wave in Snow-Hit Japan Election

Sanae Takaichi’s LDP coalition is set for a big win in Japan’s snowy election. Her tax cut promises have boosted support ahead of a rare winter vote amid geopolitical tensions.