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

  • Opposition to move resolution to remove LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi: The Opposition plans to move a resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for disallowing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.

  • Rahul Gandhi claims PM avoided LS debate over Naravane book, not threats from MPs

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the Lok Sabha session on the Motion of Thanks due to fear of controversy surrounding former Army Chief MM Naravane's book.

  • India announces USD 175 million economic package to Seychelles

New Delhi: Following talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, PM Modi announced development assistance worth USD 175 million to the island nation.

  • Jana Nayagan makers to withdraw Madras HC petition after CBFC sends film to revising committee

Chennai: The legal dispute surrounding Vijay’s Jana Nayagan may be nearing a temporary pause, with the film’s producers reportedly deciding to withdraw their petition before the Madras High Court.

  • Congress women MPs write to Birla, allege pressure from BJP

New Delhi: Women MPs of Congress claimed Speaker Om Birla, under pressure from the ruling party, made grave allegations against them over the PM’s non-appearance in Parliament.

  • PM Modi tells students: AI is guidance, not substitute for learning

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students to use technology and artificial intelligence as tools for guidance, not as replacements for learning.

  • Assam CM accused of ‘inciting genocide’ against Muslims by Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi urged police to take suo motu action against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over videos allegedly inciting violence against Muslims.

  • CBDT’s NUDGE campaign could be model for other government departments: Ravi Agrawal

New Delhi: The Income-Tax Department’s technology-enabled NUDGE campaign to prompt taxpayers before penal action could inspire similar initiatives in other government agencies.

  • ISRO identifies landing site for Chandrayaan-4

Bengaluru: ISRO has selected a location in the Moon’s South Polar region for Chandrayaan-4 lander, even though the mission is still at least two years away.

  • Sonam Wangchuk ‘perfectly good’, receiving best treatment in custody: Centre

New Delhi: The Centre informed the Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is in good condition and receiving top medical care at AIIMS, Jodhpur.

  • SC directs Delhi HC to decide Kuldeep Sengar’s plea in 3 months

New Delhi: The Supreme Court asked the Delhi High Court to hear expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s plea challenging his conviction in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father within three months.

  • Meta-WhatsApp privacy policy case: SC defers hearing to Feb 23

New Delhi: The Supreme Court postponed the hearing on pleas by Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp against a CCI penalty of Rs 213.14 crore to February 23.

  • New EPFO app to allow EPF withdrawals via UPI

New Delhi: EPFO members will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund directly into bank accounts through UPI using a new mobile app, launching in April 2026.

International News

  • China says Takaichi’s landslide win shows structural shift in Japan

Beijing: China called Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s midterm victory a reflection of structural issues and shifting ideological currents in the country.

  • UK PM Keir Starmer fights to retain post after top aide resigns over Epstein scandal

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure after his chief of staff resigned over the controversial appointment of a politician with links to Jeffrey Epstein as UK ambassador to the US.

  • Prince William begins Saudi Arabia visit amid Epstein-linked controversy

London: Britain’s Prince William began his first official visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday, with the trip intended to deepen economic cooperation and celebrate a century of diplomatic relations. However, the visit is already overshadowed by controversies surrounding his disgraced uncle, Prince Andrew, and his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  • Iran may dilute 60% enriched Uranium if all sanctions are lifted, nuclear chief says

Tehran: Iran's nuclear chief said on Monday Tehran could consider diluting its 60 per cent enriched uranium, but only if all international sanctions are fully lifted, according to the official news agency IRNA.