February 8, 2026

Five Arrested After Magistrate, Mother Held in Crypto Ransom Kidnapping in France

French police arrested five suspects after a magistrate and her mother were held captive for 30 hours in a cryptocurrency ransom case. The victims escaped injured but no ransom was paid.

February 8, 2026

Govt Degree College for Women Srikalahasti Hosts 3-Day Cyber Safety Program

A three-day cyber safety and digital literacy program at Govt Degree College for Women, Srikalahasti trained students on online threats, legal rights, and safe digital habits under PM-USHA.

February 8, 2026

Protest Erupts in Johor Over Data Centre Dust and Water Worries

More than 50 residents protested near a data centre under construction in Johor, Malaysia, citing dust pollution and water supply fears linked to Zdata Technologies' project.

February 8, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 Pushes New Delhi Hotel Prices to New Heights

New Delhi's five-star hotels are seeing record-high room prices and full bookings ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20. Over 35,000 delegates plan to attend, driving luxury hotel room rates up to ₹5 lakh per night during peak dates.

February 8, 2026

China's Group Live-Streaming Revolution: Stars Earn $390,000 In A Night

Group live-streaming in China is booming with fans controlling shows via votes and virtual gifts. Top performers can earn up to $390,000 in a night. The trend is now expanding to the US, creating new entertainment and business opportunities worldwide.