As told to Parliament (February 6, 2026): Extreme weather hit over 1.3 million hectares of cropped land in 2024-25

India, Feb. 9 -- Government updates Parliament on rural livelihoods, crop losses from natural calamities and housing construction under PMAY-Gramin Jharkhand reports mobilisation of over 35 lakh rura... Read More

Govt to reconsider Protection of Occupants Bill, one-month period for comments - AG tells SC

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the government has decided to reconsider the Protection of Occupants Draft Bill, which was recently presented to Parliamen... Read More

Thailand's conservative Bhumjaithai party tops polls but will need partners to form government

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Bhumjaithai party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took a commanding lead in Thailand's general election Sunday, with about 93% of polling stations having reported, accor... Read More

"No discussion with me": Shashi Tharoor on No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said he has not been consulted regarding the Opposition's plan to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, even as he a... Read More

SMVDSB takes major decisions to transform Vaishno Devi shrine, boost pilgrim facilities and local economy

Jammu, Feb. 9 -- The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Saturday approved a wide range of initiatives aimed at transforming the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and its surrounding region into a ... Read More

As told to Parliament (February 5, 2026): Asiatic Lion population in India grew by over 200 in 5 years

India, Feb. 9 -- Asiatic lion population rises to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020. Fire incidents in Punjab, Haryana drops 90% in 2025 vs 2022. 6,188 forest diversion proposals approved for 92,063 ha (... Read More

Delhi High Court grants interim relief on SLFRC deadline, next hearing on February 20

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the February 10 deadline set by the Delhi government for private schools to constitute School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs), gra... Read More

SC asks Delhi HC to decide Kuldeep Sengar's bail plea in custodial-death case within 3 months

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant immediate relief to rape-convict and former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar on his plea seeking suspension of sentence and bail in the cu... Read More

CCI sees 54 antitrust cases, 149 merger filings in 2025; New rules aim to speed up approvals

New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Competition Commission of India (CCI), during the calendar year 2025, has registered 54 matters relating to anti-competitive practices/ antitrust and received 149 merger (M&A)... Read More

Guv's address begins amid opposition uproar; 'Go Back' slogans raised in UP Assembly

Lucknow, Feb. 9 -- The joint address to the Uttar Pradesh Legislature by Governor Anandiben Patel was marred by sloganeering from opposition members, who raised "Go Back" slogans in the House on Monda... Read More

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