February 8, 2026

Basant Kite Festival Flies High Again in Lahore After 19 Years

Lahore’s famous Basant kite festival returns after a 19-year ban. The city skies are alive with kites, new safety rules in place to avoid past dangers. Families and friends cheer as tradition soars once more.

February 8, 2026

Cyclone Mitchell Hits Pilbara Coast with 165km/h Winds; Emergency Warnings Issued

Severe Cyclone Mitchell stays strong near Pilbara coast with 120km/h winds and gusts up to 165km/h. Emergency warnings extend from Karratha to Cape Cuvier. Heavy rains and flash floods expected.

February 8, 2026

NSW to Seize and Crush Illegal Ebikes Exceeding 25 km/h Limit

NSW government will allow police to seize and destroy ebikes that exceed the legal speed limit of 25 km/h. New dyno units will test ebike power. This crackdown targets unsafe and illegal ebikes following rising injuries and antisocial behaviour.

February 8, 2026

Wrong Side Driving Rises in Chennai, Police Crackdown Underway

Wrong side driving by two-wheelers and autorickshaws is increasing across Chennai, including major roads. Police have identified 230 spots and are fining offenders ₹500 to ₹1,000.

February 8, 2026

Air India Boeing 787 Fuel Control Switch Glitch Sparks Safety Probe

An Air India Boeing 787 flight from London to Bengaluru faced a fuel control switch issue just before takeoff. The crew resolved it after three attempts. The DGCA and Boeing are investigating the glitch linked to past FAA warnings on faulty fuel switches.