February 9, 2026

Kozhikode Court Defers Bail Decision for Shimjitha Musthafa in U. Deepak Death Case

Kozhikode Sessions Court postponed Shimjitha Musthafa's bail order in the U. Deepak unnatural death case to Tuesday. The delay follows the judge's leave and recent police report submission. The case revolves around allegations linked to a viral video.

February 9, 2026

Shivamogga Police Arrest Four for Supplying Banned Items to Central Prison

Shivamogga Police caught four people throwing banned items into the central prison. The items included ganja, a mobile phone, cigarettes, and a lighter. The case was filed under the NDPS Act and Karnataka Prisons Act. Police arrested the main accused, Khalandar, and his three associates using CCTV footage.

February 9, 2026

Chittoor Police Arrest Repeat Ganja Smuggler Mohan Babu, On Most Wanted List

Chittoor police arrested Mohan Babu, a top ganja smuggler on the Most Wanted list. He had evaded cops for years, running drug sales across Andhra Pradesh.

February 9, 2026

Mysuru Opens India’s First Cat Museum: Jin Min Cat World

Jin Min Cat World in Mysuru, India's first cat museum, opens to raise cat awareness. It features 20 adopted cats, interactive exhibits, and a unique catio space.

February 9, 2026

Hyderabad Kids Take Charge at City Children Parliament on Sustainable Cities

Kids from Hyderabad held a City Children Parliament to tackle urban problems like pollution and safety. They shared stories and passed resolutions for a cleaner, safer city.

February 9, 2026

Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 Campaign Ends Ahead of February 13 Elections

The campaign for Telangana Municipal Polls ended on February 9. Elections set for February 13 in 7 corporations and 116 municipalities. Major parties competed fiercely.

February 9, 2026

Karnataka ASHA Workers Plan Strike Over Delayed ₹10,000 Honorarium Promise

Over a year after CM Siddaramaiah promised ₹10,000 monthly honorarium to ASHA workers, Karnataka has yet to act. With payments stuck at ₹8,000, 42,000 workers plan their third protest on February 12, demanding government action and fair pay.

February 9, 2026

Opposition Walks Out of Rajya Sabha Over Rahul Gandhi’s Interrupted Speech

The Opposition walked out of the Rajya Sabha on February 9, 2026, protesting Rahul Gandhi's halted speech in the Lok Sabha and ongoing disruptions. Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue but was stopped by the Chairman. The walkout followed slogans accusing BJP of disrespecting women MPs.

February 9, 2026

Karnataka ASHA Workers to Strike; BJP MP Detained in Metro Fare Protest; Flood Control Project Launched

In Karnataka, ASHA workers plan a strike over unpaid honorarium promises, while BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained during a protest against metro fare hikes. Meanwhile, flood control work started for 37 villages and safety review set for Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium.

February 9, 2026

Gujarat Signs Deal with Starlink for High-Speed Satellite Internet in Remote Areas

Gujarat government inks pact with Starlink for satellite-based high-speed internet in remote, border, and underserved places. The project aims to boost education, healthcare, and security.