February 7, 2026

Amit Shah Visits J&K Border, Calls for Advanced Tech to Fight UAV Threats

Union Home Minister Amit Shah toured J&K border outposts, urging modern technology against rising UAV threats. He praised BSF's bravery and stressed constant vigilance to secure the frontier.

February 7, 2026

M.N. Rajam and S.P. Muthuraman to Receive Kalaignar Ninaivu Kalaithurai Vithagar Awards

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin announced veteran actor M.N. Rajam will get the 2024 Kalaignar Ninaivu award and filmmaker S.P. Muthuraman the 2025 honor. Both receive ₹10 lakh and mementos.

February 7, 2026

Hampi Gang Rape and Murder Convicts Found Guilty by Gangavathi Court

The Gangavathi Court in Koppal district convicted three accused in the brutal Hampi gang rape and murder case. They face charges including murder, gang rape, robbery, and attempted murder. Sentencing will be on February 16, 2026.

February 7, 2026

Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl Ad Tackles Antisemitism With Bold School Scene

Robert Kraft funds a $15M Super Bowl ad exposing antisemitism. It shows a Jewish teen targeted with the slur “Dirty Jews” and promotes anti-hate action via a blue square symbol.

February 7, 2026

Netherlands Turns to Floating Homes to Fight Sea Level Rise and Housing Shortage

The Netherlands is building floating homes to combat rising sea levels and a lack of land for new houses. These stable, modern water homes, like Amsterdam’s Schoonschip community, offer a fresh solution. Local governments and global projects are embracing this approach to create climate-smart, sustainable neighborhoods on water.

February 7, 2026

Residents Protest as Vijay’s Party Crowds TVK HQ, Distributes 10,000 Election Forms

Hundreds of party workers gathered at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, for election form distribution, sparking protests by local residents due to overcrowding and blocked roads. Over 10,000 forms were given out on day one, with distribution paused and set to continue till February 14.

February 7, 2026

ECI Extends Uttar Pradesh Electoral Roll Revision Deadline to March 6

The Election Commission of India has extended the Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls deadline to March 6. This is the fourth extension after concerns over voter deletions and ongoing claims and objections.

February 7, 2026

Karnataka Police Bust Massive Network of 42,000 Mule Accounts Used in Cyber Fraud

Karnataka Cyber Command Unit launched raids across 29 districts, targeting mule herders managing over 42,000 bank accounts for illegal money transfers. 17 FIRs filed, multiple arrests and seizures made as operation continues.

February 7, 2026

Ernakulam Police Arrest 4, Seize 51 Devices in Anti-Child Porn Drive

Ernakulam police arrested 4 people and seized 51 digital devices during Operation P-Hunt, targeting child pornography across city and rural areas. Raids hit 82 places in Kochi and nearby regions.

February 7, 2026

Top Maoist Leader Prabhakar Killed in Gadchiroli Anti-Naxal Operation

Top Maoist leader Prabhakar and six other Maoists were killed in a 3-day police operation in Gadchiroli. One police jawan died, another injured. Guns and camps seized.