February 6, 2026

ASHA Volunteers Protest in Kolkata Demanding ₹15,000 Monthly Honorarium After ₹1,000 Hike

Hundreds of ASHA volunteers protested in Kolkata on February 6, unhappy with just a ₹1,000 honorarium hike. They demand a fixed ₹15,000 monthly pay. The protest took place outside Swasthya Bhavan, with strong police presence. A 17-member team will meet health officials to press their demands.

February 6, 2026

Stellantis Hits €22bn Charge, Sells Battery Stake after EV Shift Misjudgment

Stellantis will take a €22bn charge and sell its battery joint venture stake after overestimating the electric vehicle market growth. The carmaker cancels the Ram 1500 electric truck and pauses dividends in 2026 amid market challenges.

February 6, 2026

Odisha Merchant Navy Officer Missing Near Mauritius; Family Appeals for Urgent Help

Sarthak Mahapatra, a merchant navy official from Odisha, went missing near Mauritius on February 3. His family urges the Centre and State governments for immediate action and transparent investigation.

February 6, 2026

Motorcyclist Dies Falling Into Pit at Delhi Jal Board Construction Site in West Delhi

A motorcyclist died on Friday morning after falling into a pit at a Delhi Jal Board construction site in Janakpuri, west Delhi. Police are probing to understand the exact events.

February 6, 2026

India Extends OALP-X Bidding Deadline to May 29, 2026 for Largest Oil and Gas Acreage

The Indian Government extended the deadline for bids under OALP-X by three months to May 29, 2026. 25 blocks across 191,986 sq km are on offer for oil and gas exploration, the largest acreage ever. This is the fourth extension, aiming to give investors more time to study new rules.

February 6, 2026

ED Files Chargesheet in Money Laundering Probe at R.G. Kar Medical College

The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former R.G. Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh over money laundering linked to financial irregularities. Ghosh is under judicial remand after a CBI arrest. The case follows a CBI probe ordered by courts earlier.

February 6, 2026

Canada Opens First Greenland Consulate Amid US Threats

Canada is opening its first diplomatic consulate in Greenland to support local people and boost Arctic ties. Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Minister Anita Anand lead the visit as US threats loom. The move highlights strong Inuit connections and Arctic security priorities.

February 6, 2026

CUK Partners with Tata Trusts to Boost Early Childhood Education in Rural Karnataka

Central University of Karnataka has signed an MoU with Tata Trusts’ Kalike initiative to improve early childhood education in rural areas. Training for gram panchayat librarians started in Koppal and Yadgir to create child-friendly learning spaces and boost foundational learning.

February 6, 2026

Sleeper Bus Catches Fire Near Nelamangala After Minor Crash, Passengers Safe

A private sleeper bus headed to Yadgir caught fire near Nelamangala after a minor accident. All 30 passengers and crew evacuated safely. Fire gutted the bus but no injuries reported.

February 6, 2026

Nine Houses and Bakery Damaged in Fires Across Srinagar City

At least nine houses and a bakery were damaged in separate fires in Srinagar on February 6. Firefighters quickly controlled the blazes in crowded areas of Shampora and Natipora.