February 7, 2026

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Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude hits Sikkim, epicentre in Namchi

  • February 7, 2026

Sikkim experienced a mild earthquake of magnitude 2.4 on Saturday (February 7), at 9:23 pm, centered near Namchi with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

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US-Iran Tensions: Washington Engineered ‘Dollar Shortage’ in Iran Leading to Protests | WION

  • February 7, 2026

Iran faces mounting protests as its currency collapses, with leaders accusing the United States of engineering a dollar shortage. Scott Bessent and Tehran officials claim Washington’s policies have directly contributed to the economic turmoil and...

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Turkey Uses Fighter Jets for Deterrence & Influence Beyond West Asia | WION

  • February 7, 2026

Turkey has sent U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, signaling a major expansion of Ankara’s military influence beyond West Asia. The move highlights Turkey’s growing strategic footprint in the Horn of Africa and raises questions...

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ICG Busts Oil Smugglers Mid-Sea | WION Shorts

  • February 7, 2026

Indian Coast Guard smashed an international oil smuggling syndicate on Feb 5-6, intercepting three vessels 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai via sea-air ops and digital surveillance. Tech spotted suspicious tanker transfers of cheap oil...

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Islamabad Shia Mosque Bloodbath | WION Shorts

  • February 7, 2026

At least 36 people were killed over 160 injured in a blast at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, officials said. Police stated that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a Shia...

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Poland Shuts Ukraine Border Airports | WION Shorts

  • February 7, 2026

Rzeszow and Lublin airports—key NATO Ukraine arms hubs—suspended ops amid Russian strikes on nearby Ukrainian territory, prompting Polish military jets into airspace for protection. Stringent checks ensure security near the volatile border as FlightRadar24 notes...

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Human Learning And Memory Genes Trace Back 650 Million Years | WION Podcast

  • February 7, 2026

In this episode, we uncover how the genes responsible for learning, memory, and complex behaviour in humans originated nearly 650 million years ago. A new study reveals that key brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin...

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Indian Economy | Innovation, Industry And The Idea Of India

  • February 7, 2026

The NDTV Profit Conclave 2026, themed "India: The Real Deal," began, with this year’s edition taking place in Delhi. The event brought together key policymakers and leading voices from Indian industry to assess the impact...