“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM Observed 2026

On 6 February 2026, the world observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), renewing the global pledge to end one of the most harmful practices against women and girls. Despite progress, FGM still affects millions every year. With the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals approaching, the United Nations has warned that without sustained political commitment and funding, decades of gains could be reversed. The day calls for urgent, collective action to protect girls’ rights and dignity.

The 2026 theme “Towards 2030: No End To FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment”

“SPORTS”

RCB (Royal Challengers Bangaluru) Clinched Back to Back WPL Titles in 2026

The Women’s Premier League 2026 final delivered one of the greatest matches in women’s T20 history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down a massive 204-run target, the highest successful chase ever in the WPL, to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at Vadodara. Powered by a breathtaking partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, the match went down to the final over, sealing RCB’s second WPL title and extending Delhi Capitals painful run of final defeats.

Anahat Singh Wins Squash on Fire Open

Anahat Singh defeated England’s top seed Georgina Kennedy to win the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, claiming her maiden PSA Bronze-level title. This victory marks the biggest title of Anahat’s career and her 15th PSA Tour title in just 26 tournaments.

Devika Sihag Wins Maiden BWF Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women’s singles final of the Thailand Masters at Bangkok. The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when world No. 68 Goh, a two-time former world junior champion, pulled out due to a hamstring injury, handing the Indian the biggest title of her career.

Esha Singh Wins Gold At Asian Shooting Championship

Olympian Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol event on the opening day of the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in New Delhi. Competing at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, the 21-year-old produced a strong comeback in the final to reaffirm India’s dominance in the discipline. Esha Singh scored 239.8 in the final to secure her second individual senior Asian Championship gold medal. She finished ahead of shooters from Chinese Taipei, overcoming a stiff challenge from Cheng Yen-Ching, who won silver with 235.4, and Yu Ai-Wen, who took bronze with 217.7. Esha’s composed shooting under pressure proved decisive in the later stages of the final.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sunetra Pawar Becomes First Woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, becoming the first woman to hold this constitutional post in the state’s history.

The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Kochi Airport to Become India’s First with Hydrogen-Powered Buses

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is set to become India’s first airport to operate hydrogen-powered buses for passenger transportation. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between Kerala Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) Foundation and CIAL, exchanged by Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty and Industries Minister P. Rajeeve.