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Here are the top national and international headlines for February 10, 2026, covering politics, governance, technology, and diplomatic developments shaping India and the world.
National News
‘Vande Mataram’ to precede ‘Jana Gana Mana’: Home Ministry issues new protocol
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has instructed that all six stanzas of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, must be sung first whenever the national song and the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ are performed together.
Sonam Wangchuk in good health, cannot be released from NSA detention: Centre tells Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Union government and Leh administration on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act (NSA), is in good health and cannot be released on medical grounds.
Delhi Police serves notice to Penguin Random House over leak of ex-Army Chief’s book
New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has served a notice to Penguin Random House India, seeking clarification over the circulation on social media of an unpublished book by former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, an official said on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi slams India–US trade deal, alleges govt ‘sold Bharat Mata’
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Wednesday, accusing the government of having “sold Bharat Mata” through the India–US interim trade deal. He branded the agreement a “wholesale surrender”, claiming it handed India’s energy security to the United States while undermining the interests of farmers.
Ritu Tawde elected 78th Mayor of Mumbai, only second BJP leader in 44 years
Mumbai: Ritu Tawde was elected on Wednesday as the 78th Mayor of Mumbai, becoming only the second BJP corporator to hold the prestigious office in 44 years. Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Ghadi was chosen as deputy mayor.
CBSE to introduce on-screen marking for Class 12 board exam evaluation from 2026
New Delhi: Officials have confirmed that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce on‑screen marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer scripts from this year.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla directs fixes to defective removal motion notice
New Delhi: Parliamentary sources revealed that the notice submitted by the opposition seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla contained drafting errors that could have led to its rejection. However, Birla instructed officials to rectify the flaws so the motion could be listed at the earliest.
Gandhinagar Court sentences journalist Ravi Nair to one year jail in Adani Enterprises defamation case
Gujarat: A local court in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat, has sentenced Delhi-based journalist Ravi Nair to one year imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 after finding him guilty of criminal defamation under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.
Supreme Court considers petition against Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speeches in Assam
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider listing a fresh petition filed by four individuals seeking directions against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a series of alleged hate speeches targeting Muslims in the state.
International News
Pak Minister makes explosive remarks, says US treated Pakistan ‘worse than toilet paper’
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched an unusually blunt attack on the United States, accusing Washington of exploiting Islamabad for decades before discarding it “worse than toilet paper” – remarks he delivered during a charged session of Parliament.
Iran President apologises over protest crackdown, says nuclear sites open for inspections
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday apologised for the government’s crackdown on the recent nationwide protests in the country. His statement came on the occasion of Iran’s commemoration the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution, with mass rallies and official ceremonies, even as the country’s leadership faces mounting pressure both at home and abroad.
Bangladesh general elections: Officials identify risk-prone polling centres, enhance surveillance
Dhaka: Officials in Bangladesh have identified more than half of the polling centres for the upcoming general elections as “risk‑prone”. They said that around 90 per cent of these centres will be monitored by CCTV cameras, while many police officers in the capital, Dhaka, will be equipped with body cameras.
Trump repeats claim he ended India-Pak war with tariffs before it went nuclear
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan last year from escalating into a nuclear conflict, by threatening tariffs. In an interview with Fox Business on Tuesday, Trump said he had “settled eight wars”, adding that at least six of them were resolved through the use of tariffs.
Gunman opens fire at Thailand school, holds students and teachers hostage
Bangkok: A gunman opened fire at a school in Songkhla province in southern Thailand on Wednesday, injuring at least three people and taking an unknown number of students and teachers hostage, local authorities said on social media.
US shuts airspace over Texas, New Mexico for 10 days with cryptic notice
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has issued cryptic notices closing airspace over El Paso and much of southern New Mexico for 10 days, grounding all flights at El Paso International Airport and sparking fears of major disruptions in the country’s 23rd-largest city.
Sports News
South Africa triumphs over Afghanistan in double Super Over thriller at T20 World Cup
Ahmedabad: In a T20 World Cup clash that will be remembered for years, South Africa edged past a spirited Afghanistan side on Wednesday after two dramatic and fluctuating Super Overs.
Bangladesh says T20 World Cup withdrawal from India was to ‘protect national dignity’
Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul, who had insisted that the country’s refusal to play its T20 World Cup matches in India was driven by his government’s security concerns, now says that the decision was taken by the Cricket Board and the players to “protect national dignity”.
Winter Olympics 2026: Full schedule, events & how to watch free online
The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway, with the world’s biggest winter sports event kicking off on February 6 in Italy and continuing until February 22, 2026. The Games are being hosted across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and other scenic venues in Northern Italy, turning the spotlight on Europe’s winter sports capital as medals are already being decided.