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.

A Venezuelan opposition ally is released after months in detention without charges, signaling a possible shift in government tactics.

South Korea and the U.S. began joint air drills on Feb. 9, 2026, with increased aircraft and sorties due to U.S. A-10 retirement and modernization.