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India Approves Only One Chinese FDI Proposal in FY26india

India Approves Only One Chinese FDI Proposal in FY26

In FY26, India approved just one Chinese FDI proposal worth ₹1 crore, while 13 proposals from Hong Kong were accepted. Total FDI approvals reached ₹10,292.67 crore.

2/8/2026, 11:33:53 pm
Mumbai Municipal Corporation Deploys High-Tech Surveillance to Combat Unauthorized Waste Disposalindia

Mumbai Municipal Corporation Deploys High-Tech Surveillance to Combat Unauthorized Waste Disposal

The BMC is integrating a network of CCTV cameras to track and penalize illegal garbage dumping, aiming to restore urban cleanliness across Mumbai.

2/8/2026, 9:47:22 pm
Ranchi Students Protest JPSC Exam Irregularities, Demand CBI Probeindia

Ranchi Students Protest JPSC Exam Irregularities, Demand CBI Probe

Students in Ranchi are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test and an independent probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate over alleged exam irregularities.

2/8/2026, 9:05:04 pm
Eluru Collector Launches QR Code Feedback System for PGRS Servicesindia

Eluru Collector Launches QR Code Feedback System for PGRS Services

Eluru district’s collector has introduced a QR code‑based feedback mechanism for its Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS), aiming to improve service delivery and citizen satisfaction. The initiative invites residents to share their experiences through a short survey linked to QR codes displayed at key public offices.

2/8/2026, 7:08:44 pm
Karnataka Government Set for Cabinet Expansion Amidst Political Maneuveringindia

Karnataka Government Set for Cabinet Expansion Amidst Political Maneuvering

The Karnataka state government is preparing for a significant cabinet expansion on August 3, navigating complex regional dynamics and intense competition among legislators in Bengaluru.

2/8/2026, 6:46:31 pm
AP Govt Forms High‑Power Committee to Boost Tiger Conservationindia

AP Govt Forms High‑Power Committee to Boost Tiger Conservation

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up a high‑power committee to strengthen tiger conservation after a tigress died in the Nallamala forest. The committee will review policies and suggest actions to protect the state’s tiger population.

2/8/2026, 5:44:16 pm
Rahul Gandhi Demands Prime Ministerial Apology Over National Testing Agency Failuresindia

Rahul Gandhi Demands Prime Ministerial Apology Over National Testing Agency Failures

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a formal apology from the Prime Minister after meeting grieving families of students who died amid the NEET examination controversy.

2/8/2026, 4:46:18 pm
Rain Subsides, But Swollen Rivers Keep Malappuram on Alertindia

Rain Subsides, But Swollen Rivers Keep Malappuram on Alert

After heavy rains, Kerala’s Malappuram district remains alert as swollen rivers threaten to rise. They are housed in relief camps across Eranad, Kondotty and Nilambur.

2/8/2026, 4:37:39 pm
Kudumbashree Cultivates 928 Acres for Onam in Kollam District, Keralaindia

Kudumbashree Cultivates 928 Acres for Onam in Kollam District, Kerala

Kudumbashree, Kerala’s flagship women‑empowerment initiative, has successfully cultivated 928 acres of land in Kollam district in preparation for the annual Onam festival, marking a significant boost to local agriculture and community participation.

2/8/2026, 3:11:03 pm
Tragic Loss at Palakkuzhi: Coimbatore Tourist Perishes in Kerala Waterfall Accidentindia

Tragic Loss at Palakkuzhi: Coimbatore Tourist Perishes in Kerala Waterfall Accident

A trip to the scenic Palakkuzhi waterfall turned fatal for a Tamil Nadu resident who ignored weather warnings and entry bans during heavy rainfall in Palakkad.

2/8/2026, 3:10:26 pm
Financial Crisis Grips 23,000 Samagra Shiksha Workers Over Unpaid Wagesindia

Financial Crisis Grips 23,000 Samagra Shiksha Workers Over Unpaid Wages

Thousands of education workers in Andhra Pradesh are facing severe hardship as salary delays persist, raising concerns about the stability of the Samagra Shiksha program and the welfare of its staff.

2/8/2026, 2:55:07 pm
Tragedy Strikes as Young Girl from Andhra Pradesh Perishes in Brahmaputra Delugeindia

Tragedy Strikes as Young Girl from Andhra Pradesh Perishes in Brahmaputra Deluge

A heartbreaking incident has emerged from Assam where a young girl hailing from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, lost her life to the raging waters of the Brahmaputra river during seasonal monsoon flooding.

2/8/2026, 2:49:46 pm
Kottayam Flood Clean‑Up Begins Amid Kerala’s 2026 Rainstorm Aftermathindia

Kottayam Flood Clean‑Up Begins Amid Kerala’s 2026 Rainstorm Aftermath

After weeks of relentless rainfall, Kerala’s Kottayam district is mobilizing cleanup operations amid widespread damage. Homes in Erattupetta, Pala, Kanjirappally and Koottickal are uninhabitable, prompting a district‑wide holiday for schools.

2/8/2026, 2:32:04 pm
Bihar Municipal Official Beaten to Death; LJP (RV) Lawmaker Accused by Spouseindia

Bihar Municipal Official Beaten to Death; LJP (RV) Lawmaker Accused by Spouse

A municipal executive officer in Bihar has been murdered, with the victim's wife alleging that an MLA from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) orchestrated the killing following repeated monetary demands.

2/8/2026, 1:55:13 pm
Andhra Pradesh and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Green Energy and Educationindia

Andhra Pradesh and Australia Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Green Energy and Education

Through four comprehensive MoUs, Andhra Pradesh and Australia aim to transform the state into a global hub for innovation, focusing on sustainable energy, vocational training, and academic exchange.

2/8/2026, 1:22:14 pm
Tata Trusts Shift Focus from Project Funding to Building Institutions, Chairman Saysindia

Tata Trusts Shift Focus from Project Funding to Building Institutions, Chairman Says

Chairman Noel Tata announced that Tata Trusts are moving beyond merely funding projects to actively establishing and managing institutions that serve India’s development needs. The shift reflects the founders’ original mandate to do good for India, not to grow a conglomerate.

2/8/2026, 1:09:35 pm
The Shift in Youth Politics: Redefining Voter Behavior in Modern Indiaindia

The Shift in Youth Politics: Redefining Voter Behavior in Modern India

Political strategist Naresh Arora argues that Gen Z represents a fundamental shift in Indian demographics, where mindset and systemic grievances outweigh traditional identity politics.

2/8/2026, 12:49:34 pm
Karnataka Police Recruitment Exams Conclude Without Incident in Bagalkot and Jamkhandiindia

Karnataka Police Recruitment Exams Conclude Without Incident in Bagalkot and Jamkhandi

Administrative authorities in Karnataka report a seamless execution of the police recruitment process across Bagalkot and Jamkhandi, citing stringent security and effective planning.

2/8/2026, 12:48:29 pm
YouTube Shuts Down Viral Delhi Creator's Channel, Triggering Online Backlashindia

YouTube Shuts Down Viral Delhi Creator's Channel, Triggering Online Backlash

The sudden termination of Mohammad Irfan's YouTube channel, 'Main Irfan', following his rapid rise to fame, has ignited a debate over platform moderation and transparency.

2/8/2026, 11:34:23 am
Chaos and Frustration Mark Mahankali Bonalu Festivities as VIPs Bypass Crowdsindia

Chaos and Frustration Mark Mahankali Bonalu Festivities as VIPs Bypass Crowds

Thousands of devotees faced grueling hours-long waits under a scorching sun at the Mahankali temple, sparking outrage over preferential treatment given to VIPs.

2/8/2026, 10:42:59 am
Banchhada Women: From Birth Celebrations to Forced Sex Workindia

Banchhada Women: From Birth Celebrations to Forced Sex Work

In Madhya Pradesh, the Banchhada community celebrates girls at birth but later forces them into sex work, perpetuating poverty and stigma. The paradox reflects deep gender inequality and the failure of interventions.

2/8/2026, 10:15:51 am
Prashant Kishor Accuses Patna Police of Political Vendetta Following Arrest of JSP Cadresindia

Prashant Kishor Accuses Patna Police of Political Vendetta Following Arrest of JSP Cadres

Political strategist turned leader Prashant Kishor has called for immediate action against the Patna SSP, alleging the misuse of state machinery to suppress Jan Suraaj Party activists.

2/8/2026, 10:03:23 am
Digitization Alone is Insufficient: EPFO Chief Calls for Fundamental Process Overhaulindia

Digitization Alone is Insufficient: EPFO Chief Calls for Fundamental Process Overhaul

The CEO of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation emphasizes that technology must be paired with structural reforms to truly simplify fund access and expand social security to unorganized workers.

2/8/2026, 9:33:56 am
Financial Discrepancies Alleged at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple by MNS Leaderindia

Financial Discrepancies Alleged at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple by MNS Leader

Raj Thackeray has raised serious concerns regarding the potential misappropriation of ₹18 crore in annual donations at the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple.

2/8/2026, 8:53:39 am
Sarnath Ascends to UNESCO World Heritage Status: A New Milestone for Indian Heritageindia

Sarnath Ascends to UNESCO World Heritage Status: A New Milestone for Indian Heritage

The historic site of Sarnath has been officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bringing India's total count to 45. This designation honors the spiritual significance and architectural grandeur of the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

2/8/2026, 8:25:11 am
Spiritual Vibrancy in Secunderabad: Millions Converge for Bonalu Festivities at Ujjaini Mahankali Templeindia

Spiritual Vibrancy in Secunderabad: Millions Converge for Bonalu Festivities at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

Secunderabad witnessed a massive spiritual gathering as devotees celebrated the Bonalu festival, offering traditional pots of rice and jaggery to the Goddess Mahankali amidst tight security and high fervor.

2/8/2026, 8:00:57 am
NIRL Secures Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW Solar Projectindia

NIRL Secures Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW Solar Project

The National Institute of Renewable Energy (NIRL) has received a Letter of Intent from the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to procure 900 MW of solar power, following a tariff‑based competitive bidding process.

2/8/2026, 7:57:14 am
Congress Activist Detained Under NSA in Assam: A Legal Controversyindia

Congress Activist Detained Under NSA in Assam: A Legal Controversy

The Indian National Congress has condemned the detention of a rights activist under the National Security Act in Assam, calling it a misuse of preventive detention laws.

2/8/2026, 7:25:21 am
Heavy Downpours Trigger Mass Evacuations in Kozhikodeindia

Heavy Downpours Trigger Mass Evacuations in Kozhikode

Severe rainfall has forced the Disaster Management Authority to relocate dozens of families to emergency shelters in Kerala's Kozhikode district to ensure public safety.

2/8/2026, 7:25:07 am
Eight Killed in Kerala Rain Incidents, 13 Injured, 5,792 Displacedindia

Eight Killed in Kerala Rain Incidents, 13 Injured, 5,792 Displaced

Heavy rains in Kerala have caused eight fatalities, 13 injuries, and displaced nearly 6,000 people to relief camps. Authorities report 27 houses destroyed and 196 damaged.

2/8/2026, 6:56:16 am
Prime Minister Modi Launches 100‑Week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan to Eradicate Drug Use Among Youthindia

Prime Minister Modi Launches 100‑Week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan to Eradicate Drug Use Among Youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 100‑week nationwide campaign aimed at eliminating drug use among India’s youth, urging community participation every Sunday. The initiative, part of a larger ‘Jan Bhagidari’ drive, seeks to mobilise local volunteers and public institutions to create a drug‑free environment for the next generation.

2/8/2026, 6:54:57 am
Tamil Nadu to Drop Charges Against Anti-NEET Protest Studentsindia

Tamil Nadu to Drop Charges Against Anti-NEET Protest Students

The state has announced it will withdraw criminal cases filed against students who participated in anti‑NEET protests, following a similar move by other states. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the fairness of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and the safety of students during demonstrations.

2/8/2026, 6:45:01 am
Students Investigate and Refute Viral Protest Footage at Delhi’s Jantar Mantarindia

Students Investigate and Refute Viral Protest Footage at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

A collective of Delhi students set out to verify viral clips that claimed a fresh protest at Jantar Mantar. After consulting local vendors and reviewing police‑recorded CCTV footage, they concluded the videos were fabricated and are preparing to file complaints against the accounts that circulated them.

2/8/2026, 6:30:51 am
Anam Unveils New School Facilities in Marripadu Mandalindia

Anam Unveils New School Facilities in Marripadu Mandal

Constituency leader Anam inaugurated new classrooms and laboratories at Kasturba School and Junior College in Marripadu Mandal, a remote area bordering Kadapa district, as part of a broader push to improve local education infrastructure.

2/8/2026, 6:30:16 am
Security Forces Apprehend NSCN(K) Operative in Manipur's Tamenglong Districtindia

Security Forces Apprehend NSCN(K) Operative in Manipur's Tamenglong District

In a targeted operation in Tamenglong, Manipur police detained a member of the NSCN(K) militant group, recovering extortion records and cash. The move highlights ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent funding networks in the Northeast.

2/8/2026, 6:28:38 am
Indian Sporting Excellence: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 Commonwealth Games Performanceindia

Indian Sporting Excellence: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2026 Commonwealth Games Performance

India concludes a historic campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, showcasing dominance across multiple sporting disciplines with a record-breaking medal haul.

2/8/2026, 6:23:39 am