Image

Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 Celebrates Artisans Under ‘Vocal to Global’ Theme

February 07, 2026

India’s flagship crafts fair returns to Faridabad

The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is in progress in Faridabad, Haryana, with its 39th edition attracting large numbers of visitors, artists and cultural enthusiasts. Widely regarded as one of India’s most prestigious craft fairs, the mela brings together traditional artisans, folk performers and culinary specialists on a single platform, celebrating the country’s living cultural heritage alongside international participation.

Month: 

Category: 

Operation Shastra: Delhi Police Steps Up Action Against Online Intimidation

February 07, 2026

Targeting digital intimidation and criminal signalling

The Delhi Police has rolled out a citywide enforcement drive named Operation Shastra to curb the misuse of social media for spreading fear and projecting criminal dominance. The initiative focuses on individuals who upload images with weapons or post abusive and threatening content online, practices that authorities say often translate into real-world law and order risks.

Month: 

Category: 

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: India Youth Cricket Supremacy Continues

February 07, 2026

India reaffirm youth cricket dominance

India crowned a dominant campaign by clinching the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, registering a resounding 100-run victory over England in the final at Harare, Zimbabwe. The win delivered India a record sixth U19 world title, further cementing its status as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history.

Month: 

Category: 

NASA SPHEREx Reveals Organic-Rich Chemistry of Interstellar Comet 3I-ATLAS

February 07, 2026

A rare interstellar object under scientific focus

NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has provided fresh insights into 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar comet ever observed passing through the solar system. Observations carried out in December 2025 revealed complex chemistry and unexpected activity, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study material that formed far beyond the Sun’s influence.

Month: 

Category: 

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM Highlights Urgent Gaps in Global Elimination Efforts

February 07, 2026

Renewed Global Focus on Ending Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed every year on February 6, has once again drawn international attention to one of the gravest violations of the rights of girls and women. Despite decades of advocacy and gradual progress, global agencies caution that the current pace of action is inadequate to achieve complete elimination by the 2030 deadline set under the Sustainable Development Goals.

Month: 

Category: