NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||08-02--2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||08-02--2026

SUNDAY|| VOL—V/2026/FEBRUARY

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INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

Election Commission  directs West Bengal government to quickly honour honorarium for officials; staff engaged in SIR . THIS IS WHERE DIDI CAN HURT EC!!

The Government has sanctioned more than 3 crore 87 lakh houses to the States and Union Territories under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin(PMAY-G)

GOI  has said that the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has transformed from a policy initiative into a national movement by mobilizing various stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, media, civil society and the public at large.

Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, yesterday launched the nationwide Pulse Self-Reliance Mission from the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP) in Amlaha, Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has launched a nationwide flag march from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on 6 February, marking a symbolic outreach initiative during the organization’s centenary phase. The march seeks to engage citizens across regions and address long-standing public perceptions about the RSS through direct interaction and visibility.

The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become the first port in India to initiate the implementation of an advanced Anti-Drone System. The initiative marks a major step in safeguarding critical port infrastructure against emerging aerial threats and enhancing operational resilience at strategic maritime facilities.

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, has said that the number of All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has increased from six to 23, creating a strong network of world-class healthcare institutions across the country.  He was addressing a convocation ceremony at an educational institution in Faridabad.

Union Public Service Commission-UPSC has extended the operational hours of its call centre to provide enhanced support and guidance to aspirants. Call centre will remain operational on all days including Saturday, Sunday, and holidays till the submission of application forms for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Examination 2026. It will function in two shifts from 7 AM to 9 PM.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, yesterday, in a show of support for their NATO ally Denmark amid renewed demands from US President Donald Trump to acquire the Arctic territory. NATO MAY BE REORGANIZED.

Iran has warned that it would attack US military bases in the West Asia if the United States attacks Iran. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi said that such attacks should not be seen as targeting the countries where the US bases are located.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renewing the national emergency on Iran and creating a new tariff system targeting countries that buy goods or services from Tehran.

For minorities, Bangladesh’s election is a litmus test of security. This plea for basic security has emerged as the overwhelming, non-partisan demand of religious minorities, who make up roughly 10% of the population, as campaign rallies intensify and polling day draws closer.

Trump’s oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink . With just weeks of fuel left, Havana faces its gravest energy crisis since the 1990s as U.S. military action in Venezuela and fresh sanctions choke off vital oil supplies, leaving ordinary Cubans to bear the cost.

Iran FM says agreed with U.S. to hold next round of talks ‘soon’. Iran’s Foreign Minister said that Iran’s missile programme was “never negotiable” because it relates to a “defense issue”.

Russia has not received any message from India about stopping oil purchases: Kremlin spokesman.

China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: “China has conducted nuclear explosive tests, including preparing for tests with designated yields in the hundreds of tons..." US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNanno said.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

India successfully tests fires nuclear capable Agni-3 missile off Odisha coast. The surface-to-surface missile was launched by the personnel of Strategic Forces Command (SFC) from a mobile launcher as part of a regular training exercise for the user.

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A (MK-1A), India's advanced indigenous fighter jet, has completed critical weapons firing trials and associated software updates, with certification now pending, according to a source at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).These trials encompassed air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions, including the indigenous Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.

South Africa has rolled out its first locally produced vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nearly two decades, marking a major milestone in the country’s animal health management. The announcement was made by the Department of Agriculture, signalling a strategic shift towards domestic vaccine self-sufficiency and proactive disease control.

MILITARY, TERRORISM CAUSED CASUALTY:

In central Sudan, 24 people including eight children were killed after a drone attack by a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit a vehicle carrying displaced families.

In Pakistan, the death toll has risen to 36 after a suicide attack at a Shia religious center in the capital city, Islamabad yesterday.

The Islamic State, IS, group has claimed responsibility of the suicide blast at a mosque in the Pakistani capital- Islamabad.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

The Delhi Police has launched a major city-wide crackdown called Operation Shastra to tackle the growing misuse of social media platforms for intimidation and fear-mongering. Announced on February 7, 2026, the operation focuses on individuals who post photos with weapons, use abusive language.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) busted an international oil smuggling racket through a sea-air network-centred operation. The vessels involved devised a method to smuggle large volumes of cheap oil and oil-based cargo from conflict-ridden countries.  The operation was conducted yesterday following the interception of three suspect vessels about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai on the 5th of this month.

MISHAPS: -

Two avalanches on Saturday hit the Marmolada area in the Dolomites, not far from Cortina d'Ampezzo where the women's Alpine skiing competitions are taking place.

Avalanches killed three people skiing off-piste in the mountains of Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy, two regions that are home to some of the venues of the Milano Cortina Winter Games, the Alpine rescue service said.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

*1st Match, Group A* • Colombo, Sinhalese Sports Club

NED: 147 (19.5)||PAK: 148-7 (19.3) VERY CLOSE!

Pakistan won by 3 wkts.

*2nd Match, Group C •* Kolkata, Eden Gardens

WI 182-5 (20)|| SCO: 147 (18.5)

West Indies won by 35 runs.

*3rd Match, Group A* • Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium

IND: 161-9 (20)||USA: 132-8 (20)

India won by 29 runs.

 

BCCI have announced a total cash award of 7.5 Crore Rupees for the U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup winning team, technical staff and the selection committee.

 DAS KAPITAL:

India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by a robust $14.361 billion to reach an all-time high of $723.774 billion in the week ended January 30, reflecting strong external sector fundamentals.

Black Swan Summit India 2026: The Black Swan Summit India 2026 is in the spotlight after its inauguration in Bhubaneswar on February 6.

 

 

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