Daily Inshorts - 08 February 2026

Daily Inshorts - 08 February 2026

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PM's chief aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson row

The adviser says he takes "full responsibility" for advising Sir Keir Starmer to make the peer US ambassador.

Why McSweeney's departure could prove perilous for the PM

Starmer's chief of staff departs at a time the PM is isolated and in potential peril.

Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information.

Vonn has surgery on leg fracture after crash

American skier Lindsey Vonn has surgery on a left-leg fracture after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned

Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech.

AAP leaders accuse Congress’ Bajwa of making derogatory remark against Punjab Cabinet Minister

Congress leaders, however, rejected the charge and accused the AAP of attempting to twist facts and misuse the sensitive issue of Dalits for political mileage by levelling false allegations against Partap Singh Bajwa

Missing sub-inspector from U.P.’s Basti found dead in Ayodhya; probe on

The deceased was identified as Sub-Inspector Ajay Gaur, who was posted at the Parsarampur police station in Basti district. He had gone missing under suspicious circumstances on February 5

Man critically injured in elephant attack in Tripura

The doctors said the 60-year-old man sustained injuries to his legs and body

Himachal CM Sukhu warns against scrapping Revenue Deficit Grants, urges cross-party appeal to PM

The Chief Minister said that already in the post-GST regime, the tax collection growth has come down to around 8%, which was 13% to 14% before the implementation of GST

India Stonemart 2026 concludes with call for ecological balance with safe mining

Governor Haribhau Bagade stated that Rajasthan excels in stone mining, diversity, and exports, emphasising that ensuring social security in the industry is both a policy issue and a moral responsibility