February 8, 2026

Israel Returns 54 Unidentified Palestinian Bodies to Gaza Amid Signs of Abuse

Israel has handed over 54 Palestinian bodies to Gaza. Many show signs of torture and abuse. Families struggle to identify their loved ones. Medical teams examine remains at al-Shifa Hospital.

February 8, 2026

Puducherry Issues Bird Flu Alert After H5N1 Found in Crow Near Chennai

Puducherry warns bird flu risk as H5N1 detected in a dead crow from Chennai. Biosecurity steps and surveillance boost underway to protect poultry and public health.

February 8, 2026

Chinese Civilisation Dates Back 8,000 Years: Archaeologist Feng Shi's Bold Claim

Renowned archaeologist Feng Shi argues Chinese civilisation is 8,000 years old, far older than the accepted 5,000 years. He points to ancient astronomical skills as proof.

February 8, 2026

Chinese Researchers Find Tumour Protein Could Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Chinese scientists discovered a protein from tumour cells, cystatin C, that lowers amyloid plaques and improves memory in Alzheimer's mice. This could lead to new targeted therapies for dementia.

February 8, 2026

West Bengal Offers 8,505 Officers for Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

West Bengal government tells Election Commission it can deploy 8,505 Group B officers for the state's ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This updates the earlier claim that only 80 Grade 2 officers were provided. The Supreme Court will hear related pleas, including from CM Mamata Banerjee, on February 9, 2026.

February 8, 2026

Indian Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys in April Ahead of US Trade Pact

Indian refiners stop buying Russian oil for April deliveries as India and the US near a trade deal. The move may ease tensions over Russia oil imports while diversifying supplies.

February 8, 2026

PM Modi: Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim is a Big Fan of Tamil Icon MGR

During his Malaysia visit, PM Modi said Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim shares admiration for Tamil legend MGR with many in India. A song from MGR's hit film was played at a lunch hosted by Anwar.

February 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia Condemns Deadly RSF Attacks in Sudan, Blames Foreign Interference

Saudi Arabia strongly condemns paramilitary RSF attacks in Sudan’s Kordofan, blaming foreign fighters and illegal weapons for worsening the nearly three-year conflict. The Riyadh ministry calls for immediate ceasefire and aid access amid rising civilian deaths and attacks on humanitarian convoys.

February 8, 2026

Hong Kong spots 23 smuggled orchids as Lunar New Year demand heats up

Hong Kong's Conservation Department found 23 cases of smuggled orchids in early 2024. Officials warn cases may rise before Lunar New Year and promise tougher border checks.

February 8, 2026

Pakistan’s Proxy Strategy Backfires, Creating Deadly Militants and Regional Chaos

Pakistan's funding of Islamist proxies in Afghanistan led to the rise of the Taliban and later violent groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. This 'Frankenstein' proxy war turned deadly, killing thousands and destabilizing the region. Other nations like the UAE and India also use proxies, risking blowback and lasting instability.