India has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a significant step toward clean and sustainable rail transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 10-coach hydrogen train in Haryana's Jind, where it will begin operations on the Jind–Sonipat route under Northern Railway. The pilot project aims to test hydrogen propulsion technology, dedicated refueling systems, and operational efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and dependence on diesel-powered trains. With this launch, India joins countries such as Germany, Japan, China, and the United States in operating hydrogen-powered rail services. Indian Railways also plans to explore the use of hydrogen technology on heritage routes, supporting its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions and greener transportation.

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train | Indian railways begins green rail revolution

India is strengthening regional security cooperation ahead of the Fifth BIMSTEC National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with senior officials from Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to discuss key regional security issues. The discussions focused on maritime security, intelligence sharing, counterterrorism cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and regional stability. Ajit Doval also reviewed bilateral security cooperation with Myanmar and explored deeper collaboration with Thailand on intelligence sharing and security coordination. During his meeting with Bangladesh's Defence Adviser, the two sides discussed emerging security challenges facing the Bay of Bengal region, including cross-border crime, terrorism, insurgency, narcotics trafficking, and climate-related security risks.

Ajit Doval meets BIMSTEC security chiefs to boost regional security and counterterrorism cooperation

Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 50 as fighting intensifies across the country. The attacks targeted several regions, including Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, industrial facilities, and medical buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched 122 attack drones and two ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 101 drones. Explosions were reported across Kyiv after ballistic missile alerts, while officials confirmed damage to warehouses and other non-residential buildings. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects to begin domestic production of missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system by the end of the year, calling the project a historic step toward strengthening the country's defense capabilities.

Russia-Ukraine war | Deadly Russian strikes kill 13 as EU unveils €11.4 billion military package

New York is set to become the first U.S. state to ban smart glasses across its entire court system. Beginning July 20, all camera- and microphone-equipped smart eyewear, including Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses and prescription smart glasses, will be prohibited inside state, county, city, town, and village courts. Court officials say the move is aimed at preventing covert recordings of legal proceedings. Visitors, lawyers, and court staff will be required to surrender smart glasses before entering court buildings. The decision follows growing concerns over AI-powered wearable devices and comes after Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses drew attention during a recent U.S. court appearance.

New york becomes first us state to ban smart glasses in all courts over secret recording concerns

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam.
 Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the advanced warship features over 75% indigenous content, highlighting India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

INS mahendragiri joins indian navy | india's new indigenous stealth frigate | wion news

Typhoon Bavi is leaving a trail of destruction across East Asia, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, flooding and deadly landslides. The powerful storm has battered Japan's southern islands, forced the evacuation of more than 14,000 people in Taiwan, prompted China to issue an orange alert, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, where at least 15 people have been killed.

Typhoon bavi wreaks havoc across east asia | Japan, Taiwan, China on alert | Typhoon bavi latest news

Pakistan has taken a major U-Turn in international cricket as they agreed to play India on February 15 in the t20 world cup the game which was initially scheduled was in doubt Pakistan planned boycott, following Bangladesh's removal from the tournament.


Pakistan Betrays Bangladesh, Will Play Against India in T20 WC 

US and India launched an interim reciprocal trade framework on February 6, 2026, with India slashing tariffs on key US farm goods like distillers' grains, sorghum, nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine, and spirits.


U.S.-India Trade Pact Cuts Farm Tariffs, Eases Duties on U.S. Ag Exports

Storm Marta battered Spain and Portugal, prompting evacuations of over 11,000 amid flood warnings, road closures, and rail disruptions after prior storms like Leonardo. 

Portugal, Spain Flooded: Marta Claims Victim Amid Chaos

President Trump signals interest in negotiating a new nuclear arms control treaty with Russia following New START's recent expiration, aiming for a modernized deal amid arms race fears.


Russia-U.S. : Trump Eyes New Nuclear Treaty With Russia 

The three-day reserve bank of India's meeting ends on Friday, and policymakers are expected to keep rates on hold. This comes after a fairly deep easing cycle, and sustained liquidity infusion. In this next report,
We look at how the RBI is expected to remain vigilant even as the global backdrop improves.

Reserve Bank of India to Keep Rates on Hold

RBI plans to hold interest rates steady while staying vigilant on inflation risks, buoyed by a recent US trade deal easing economic survey concerns.



RBI Holds Rates: U.S. Deal Eases Growth Fears

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed continued oil supplies and humanitarian aid to Cuba amid the island's energy crisis, following Venezuela's collapse as a reliable supplier.



 Mexico President Vows to Supply Oil & Aid to Cuba

India and the U.S. recently finalized a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, announced around February 2, 2026, following talks between President Trump and PM Modi. According to a report, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval played a key role in urging resumed negotiations during a discreet Washington visit, amid prior tensions over Russian oil imports.


U.S-India: Doval Pushes Trade Revival: US Cuts India Tariffs to 18% in Fresh Deal

 Indian equity markets have navigated a volatile January 2026. The nifty 50 and Sensex slumped nearly 4 percent in the first half of the month but recovered some of those losses following the announcement of the India-EU free trade pact.

India Budget 2026: Can India's Budget 2026 Trigger a Bull Market?

Gaza ceasefire advances to phase two following the emotional repatriation of the final Israeli hostage remains.



Gaza Truce Deepens: Last Hostage Returns Home 

Soft January emerges as 2026's wellness revolution, embracing a gentle new year reset that prioritizes authenticity, recovery, and low-pressure renewal over perfectionist grind.


Soft January Takes Over: Wellness Without the Hustle

Gaza Peace Board: The U.S. has formally asked Italy to join as a founding member of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, seeking to build broader international support for President Trump's post-war security and reconstruction plan.


Gaza Peace Board: Trump Taps Italy for Gaza Peace Force Founding Role

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza despite ceasefire claims, with reports of over 350 violations since the January agreement, killing dozens amid ongoing peace talks.


Gaza Ceasefire: Gaza Bombed Amid Ceasefire Claims, Dozens Dead

President Donald Trump signed the charter for his new Board of Peace at a Davos ceremony on January 22, 2026, showcasing the initiative originally tied to Gaza reconstruction but now expanded to global disputes.


Trump Signs Board of Peace Charter in Davos Spotlight

President Donald Trump claimed that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are open to ending the Ukraine war, expressing optimism for a breakthrough deal amid Davos diplomacy and envoy talks.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Hails Putin-Zelensky Willingness for Ceasefire 

President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering asylum grants for British Jews fleeing rising antisemitism in the UK, with the President's personal lawyer publicly stating that Jews face severe anti-Jewish persecution there.

U.S. Opens Asylum Door to British Jews Amid UK Hate Surge

Las Luminarias, a centuries-old festival in San Bartolomé de Pinares, Spain, lit up the village on January 16, 2026, with riders guiding horses through blazing bonfires to purify the animals and invoke protection from Saint Anthony.


Horses Leap Through Flames in Spain's Fire Festival

President Trump announced the formation of the Gaza "Board of Peace" on January 16, 2026, to oversee reconstruction and stabilization under a UN-backed plan, chairing it himself with key members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK PM Tony Blair. 

Trump Launches Gaza 'Board of Peace' with Rubio, Blair

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