Delhi police arrested AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj and others during a candle march for Kamal Dhyani, who died in a DJB-dug pit, while suspending three officials and arresting two contractors.

A Singaporean man was fined and given community service for littering in Kuala Lumpur, becoming the first under Malaysia’s new anti-littering law.

On February 9, 2026, Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, turned 62, receiving top honors from national leaders for his political and public service achievements.

NLRB drops case against SpaceX, citing NMB jurisdiction over engineers due to space transport being classified as air travel.

India is forging critical minerals partnerships with Brazil, Canada, and others to cut dependence on China.

Kentucky expands pre-K access for low- and middle-income families, aiming for universal pre-K by 2035.

OHSU to discuss turning primate center into sanctuary with NIH, pending public input and final decision.

Canada to launch 2026 national men’s health strategy targeting suicide, access, and toxic online influences.

Botswana’s P2.8 billion central bank advance reveals fiscal strain, with its P378 billion development plan deemed unfeasible due to low revenue and high debt.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited the RSS with national progress and linked BJP development to values, contrasting peaceful state formations under NDA with UPA-era Andhra split and questioning Maoist roots.