February 7, 2026

Suicide Blast at Islamabad Imambargah Kills 31, Attacker Linked to IS Identified

A suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah killed at least 31 during Friday prayers. The attacker was stopped at the gate and then exploded himself. Authorities identified him as a Peshawar resident linked to IS. Investigation and raids are underway.

February 7, 2026

Telangana Police Launches Women-Led Mobility Pilot to Empower Women Drivers in Hyderabad

Telangana Police unveiled a new pilot program to train women from vulnerable communities as drivers. The project aims to boost women’s economic status and make public transport safer by involving more women drivers.

February 7, 2026

Hong Kong Tightens Crowd Controls at Nature Spots for Lunar New Year Surge

Hong Kong is boosting crowd and environmental controls at parks as 1.43 million mainland tourists visit this Lunar New Year. Officials aim to protect nature and avoid past chaos at hiking and camping sites.

February 7, 2026

Maharashtra Polls Begin for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis Amid NCP Alliance

Polling for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis began in Maharashtra on February 7 with 7.8% turnout by 9:30 AM. NCP factions contest in alliance after Ajit Pawar’s death. Key leaders voted early, urging public participation.

February 7, 2026

Kashmir Sees Minimum Temperature Rise by 2-7°C Amid Fresh Snowfall in Higher Areas

Kashmir's minimum temperature increased by 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, yet snowfall in high altitude areas cooled daytime temperatures. Gulmarg remains coldest at minus 6.5°C with fresh snow in Gulmarg and Sonamarg.

February 7, 2026

US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial for Babies Suspended in Guinea-Bissau Over Ethics Concerns

Guinea-Bissau has suspended a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in newborns amid public outrage and ethical criticism. Danish researchers planned to test different vaccination timings on 14,000 babies, but officials and experts slammed the study for withholding timely vaccines.

February 7, 2026

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to Meet in Washington on Gaza Governance, Reconstruction

The US-led ‘Board of Peace’ will hold its first meeting in Washington on February 19. It aims to govern Gaza and boost reconstruction after ongoing conflict, with key leaders expected to attend.

February 7, 2026

Lahore Celebrates Return of Basant Kite Festival After Long Ban

Lahore welcomed the Basant kite festival after nearly two decades of restrictions. The city's rooftops filled with flying kites and music. Locals relished reliving childhood memories and passing traditions to the new generation.

February 7, 2026

Pollution Kills Fish at Egypt’s Lake Qarun, Fishermen Left Jobless Despite Flamingo Comeback

Lake Qarun in Egypt faces severe pollution, killing fish and threatening fishermen’s livelihoods. Despite government claims of restoration and flamingo returns, local realities reveal ongoing environmental crisis and economic struggle.

February 7, 2026

APSCHE Chairman Lauds CM Naidu on Amaravati as Quantum Valley at AQVH 2025 Hackathon

APSCHE Chairman K. Madhu Murthy praised CM N. Chandrababu Naidu for leading Amaravati’s transformation into a Quantum Valley. AQVH 2025 hackathon saw 50,000 students from six states, with 600 finalists displaying their quantum innovations. Winners will get ₹50,000 and attend the foundation stone ceremony.