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Read all the real-time developments, including the Sawalkot dam project, Mohan Bhagwat's message to Bangladeshi Hindus, high-speed Audi kills 3 in Madhya Pradesh, CTET 2026 paper 2 cancelled at two Bihar centres, Lovlina Borgohain's tournament victory, and more

By Shubham Ganguly, Arghya Prodip Biswas

Feb 08, 2026 12:34 IST
2026-02-08 19:26

Private plane crashes in Karnataka after mid-air engine failure, captain and trainee critically injured

A private training aircraft crashed in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday after its engine reportedly failed mid-air. The aircraft’s captain and a trainee pilot on board sustained serious injuries and were rescued in critical condition before being admitted to a local hospital. Read the full story here.

Former Tripura CM backs Mamata Banerjee’s Supreme Court stand on SIR process, says 'she raised the main issues'

Former Tripura Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar has extended unexpected support to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent appearance in the Supreme Court in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 17:51

‘Total surrender’: Farmer unions to stage nationwide protests on Feb 12 against India–US trade deal

Several farmer organisations, including Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), its non-political faction and All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) criticised the India–US interim trade agreement and announced countrywide protests against it...Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 17:06

Indian Railways makes valid ID verification compulsory for reserved journeys: What passengers should know

The Ministry of Railways has announced that passengers must produce valid Identity proofs before travelling on reserved trains to strengthen the security of the passengers travelling on these routes...Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 16:41

Centre speeds up ₹5,129 crore Sawalkot dam project on Chenab post Indus Treaty freeze

After the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, the Centre has moved swiftly to accelerate a major hydroelectric project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 15:45

'If 1.25 crore Hindus decide to fight…': Mohan Bhagwat's message to Bangladeshi Hindus at RSS centenary event

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a strong message of resistance for Bangladeshi Hindus on Sunday while addressing an event in Worli, Mumbai. "If you decide to fight, all Hindus across the world will help," he said, while also raising concerns about infiltration into India. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 14:47

High-speed Audi ploughs into motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh, three from same family dead

Three members of a family were killed after a speeding Audi car rammed into their motorcycle from behind in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district on Saturday afternoon, police said. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 14:40

CTET 2026 paper 2 cancelled at two Bihar centres; CBSE to hold re-test within 15 days

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the CTET 2026 Paper 2 at the Hajipur centres in Vaishali, in the state of Bihar, due to unavoidable circumstances. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 12:50

Lovlina Borgohain powers her way to 75 kg crown at Boxam Elite International

India’s boxing star Lovlina Borgohain once again proved her form by winning the Women’s 75 kg title at the Boxam Elite International tournament on February 7. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist looked calm and confident in the final, where she defeated England’s Mary-Kate Smith by a 4:1 split decision. Read the full story here.

2026-02-08 12:33

‘No double standards, no compromise’: PM Modi delivers strong message on terrorism in Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong statement on India’s stance against terrorism, saying that there can be no ambiguity or double standards in dealing with the global challenge. Read the full story here.

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