February 8, 2026

KSRTC to File FIRs Against Individuals Damaging Property While Removing Ads Amid Tobacco Ban

KSRTC will lodge FIRs against people damaging buses and shelters while removing ads. The move follows orders to remove all tobacco ads by February 15, under Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy's deadline.

February 8, 2026

Militants Attack Police Checkpoint in Passani, Peshawar; Escape After Fire Exchange

Militants attacked a police checkpoint in Passani village on Peshawar's outskirts. Police returned fire, and the attackers fled. No injuries or casualties were reported, and the situation is under control.

February 8, 2026

EPA Reapproves Dicamba for GMO Soybeans, Cotton with Safety Limits

The EPA has approved the weedkiller dicamba for use on genetically modified soybeans and cotton again. The decision comes with strict rules to limit crop damage and health risks. Activists criticize the move, while farmers and Bayer welcome it.

February 8, 2026

Labour to Cut Train Driver Age to 18 Amid UK Rail Workforce Shortage

Labour will propose lowering the minimum age for UK train drivers to 18 to tackle an aging driver workforce and prevent shortages that cause cancellations. Under 3% of current drivers are under 30, with many facing retirement soon. Unions back the move to bring younger, diverse talent into rail.

February 8, 2026

Mexican Immigrant Alleges Brutal Beating by ICE in Minnesota, Faces Severe Head Injuries

A Mexican immigrant says ICE officers beat him badly during his arrest in Minnesota. He suffered eight skull fractures and five brain hemorrhages. Officials, including Minnesota's governor, demand an investigation.

February 8, 2026

Trivandrum Sees Early Morning Cyclothon to Promote Fuel Conservation and Green Living

Over 90 cyclists, including students and women, pedaled 13 km in Trivandrum's SAKSHAM 2025-26 cyclothon organized by IOCL. The ride raised awareness on fuel saving and sustainability.

February 8, 2026

Policeman Killed, Two Injured in Terror Attack in South Waziristan

A policeman was shot dead and two family members seriously injured by unknown gunmen in South Waziristan’s Boya area. Police suspect terrorism amid rising attacks by TTP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tribal belt.

February 8, 2026

Iran Ready for Nuclear Talks, Rejects US Military Build-Up Amid Rising Tensions

Iran signals readiness for nuclear talks with the US but rejects any US military build-up. Authorities blame Washington and Tel Aviv for deadly protests, while the nation mourns thousands lost.

February 8, 2026

Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Hospitalised After Seizure in US ICE Detention

Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Palestinian woman detained by US ICE since March 2025, was hospitalised after a seizure in a Texas detention centre. Held for overstaying a student visa but targeted for pro-Palestine protests, her family and lawyers remain unable to contact her amid concerns over her health and detention conditions.

February 8, 2026

Ranipet Declared No-Fly Zone on Feb 9 for CM Stalin's Plant Inauguration

Ranipet district will ban all drones and aerial devices on February 9 as CM M.K. Stalin inaugurates its first car manufacturing plant. Police will confiscate violators' drones and press charges.