February 10, 2026

Thiruvananthapuram Police Crack Down on Illegal Tobacco Sales Near Schools

Thiruvananthapuram police inspected 231 shops and 105 school areas, fined 187 people, and filed 57 cases in a strong tobacco ban drive.

February 10, 2026

Belagavi Police Arrest Four for Blackmailing Woman Using Hidden Cameras

Belagavi police caught a government clerk and three YouTubers secretly filming and blackmailing a female employee. They were arrested while accepting money, police say.

February 10, 2026

Heavy Gunfire Near Central Prison in Guinea’s Capital Sparks Security Alert

Gunfire erupted near Guinea's central prison in Conakry on Tuesday morning. Security forces deployed quickly amid confusion over the cause. The situation has calmed but remains tense.

February 10, 2026

Supreme Court asks Centre to probe if missing children cases in India are linked to networks

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to find out if missing children cases across India are connected to any network or are random. It urged states to provide complete data and suggested interviewing rescued children to identify culprits.

February 10, 2026

Good Monsoon and Cauvery V Progress Ease Bengaluru's 2026 Summer Water Woes

Thanks to a good 2025 monsoon and over 50% progress in Cauvery V Stage, Bengaluru’s summer 2026 drinking water supply looks stable. Outer zones see fewer tanker demands as piped water expands.

February 10, 2026

Forum Flags Telangana's Slow Anti-Corruption Case Handling, Urges Action

The Forum for Good Governance has alerted Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy about the very slow disposal of anti-corruption and vigilance cases, especially in the Revenue Department. Many cases have been pending for years. The forum demands quick action and time-bound case closures to fight rising corruption.

February 10, 2026

Secunderabad Cantonment-GHMC Merger Under Court Review, Defence Ministry Tells Rajya Sabha

The Defence Ministry informed Rajya Sabha that the merger of Secunderabad Cantonment’s civil areas with GHMC is under judicial scrutiny. This has delayed elections and stalled development. The Centre has approved the merger in principle but awaits court decisions.

February 10, 2026

New 3D Image Reveals North Anatolian Fault Structure Under Marmara Sea Near Istanbul

Scientists created the first 3D picture of the North Anatolian fault beneath the Marmara Sea using electromagnetic data. This reveals rock strength and fluid zones, helping understand earthquake risk near Istanbul, though it doesn't predict when a quake will strike.

February 10, 2026

Shanghai sinking slowed by smart water injection after decades of land loss

Shanghai has sunk over two meters in 100 years from heavy groundwater use. Now, stopping excess pumping and injecting water underground slows this sinking, reducing flood risks and protecting city infrastructure.

February 10, 2026

Teens Turning to AI Chatbots for Emotional Support, Experts Warn of Growing Addiction

Many teenagers now treat AI chatbots as companions, using them for emotional support. Experts warn this habit can harm real relationships and affect mental health. Parents are urged to guide teens for healthy tech use.