BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was arrested in Bengaluru on Feb. 9, 2026, during a protest against a proposed Rs 5 metro fare hike, which police said violated a court order.

Northern UK mayors push government to host future Olympics in the North for economic growth and fair event distribution.

Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a request for immediate meeting between jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and PTI's Latif Khosa, citing procedural requirements.

China reaffirms push for Taiwan reunification, opposes U.S. arms sale and Taiwan independence.

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes India's 2026-27 budget for favoring foreign firms, while government officials defend it as pro-growth and inclusive.

A Nigerian watchdog found 92 fake or abandoned federal projects worth $18 million under Tinubu, with major failures in infrastructure and healthcare, while U.S. military leaders met with Nigerian officials to boost security cooperation amid ongoing public skepticism.

A two-week ICE operation in West Virginia led to 650 arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal records or deportation orders, with officials calling it a model of effective, non-confrontational enforcement.

Gujarat partners with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote areas, starting Feb. 9, 2026.

EPFO to launch UPI-linked app in April 2026 for faster PF withdrawals, reducing manual claims.

Illinois denied federal disaster aid after 2025 storms caused major flooding, despite damage to homes and infrastructure.