2026 Tata Punch EV Colours Explained: Fearless Yellow, Bengal Rouge, Pristine White, Pure Grey, Empowered Oxide, Supernova Copper And Caramel
Now that Tata has launched the Punch EV facelift in a new avatar, the carmaker has also decided to give it three bold new paint options to make it feel fresher! Bengal Rouge (New)Next up is the bright Bengal Rouge shade, which we have also seen on the Sierra previously. Pure GreyReplacing the Daytona Grey on the pre-facelift version, the Pure Grey shade becomes a bit lighter, lending a lighter yet athletic look to the Punch EV. Empowered OxidePretty much a signature Tata EV colour, the Empowered Oxide shade offers a nice ‘pearl-effect’ which adds a great level of detail and sophistication to the finish. What is your favourite shade on the new Punch EV?
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 07:13 UTC
Punch: Baby monkey makes us laugh, cry, see ourselves in his struggle
After he was rejected by his mother, the struggles and triumphs of Punch, a baby monkey in a Japanese zoo, have become a viral sensation. “I am Punch and he is me.”This is what my daughter recently texted in our family group chat. Punch is, as millions of his fans know, a 7-month-old macaque monkey living at Ichikawa City Zoo, outside Tokyo. Rejected at birth by his mother, he was initially cared for by zookeepers before being reintroduced to the monkey enclosure. But the joy that little monkey feels for his orangutan, which he uses as shield, surrogate and playmate, is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 07:04 UTC
Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?
Portugal flood drone loopThis is Europe’s new reality: under water in winter, withered in summer. Even in Europe, where polls show citizens overwhelmingly accept climate science and support stopping planet-heating pollution, a quiet but deadly form of denial has emerged. Alice, Benjamin and Claudia were the storms named by meteorologists that started the season in southern Europe in October and November. As water pounds sodden soils that have not had time to dry out, the risk of floods increases exponentially. As losses mount, climate scientists warn that “every fraction of a degree” of warming still matters.
Source:The Guardian
February 21, 2026 06:06 UTC
Watch: Viral Baby Monkey Punch Finally Accepted By His Troop With Heartwarming Hug
A moving video showing an adult monkey drawing baby Punch into a warm embrace is now being widely circulated on social media. "After enduring days of rejection, Baby Punch finally experienced the comfort of love. Check The Viral Clip Here:After enduring days of rejection, Baby Punch finally experienced the comfort of love. "When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. "The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 05:43 UTC
Kwara Attack: Kaiama Council Imposes Curfew After Killings
The Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Danladi, has imposed a night curfew across the council in response to lingering security threats following the February 3 attack on Woro and Nuku communities. With the curfew, movement across Kaiama LG will be restricted between 9:00pm and 5:30 am daily. “In response to emerging security challenges within the community, I have announced the imposition of a curfew with immediate effect. “This temporary measure is not intended to disrupt daily life but to provide security operatives with the necessary environment to effectively tackle the prevailing security threats,” he said. The curfew comes amid tension in Kaiama LGA following the invasion of Woro by gunmen who killed, abducted and set building ablaze.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 05:33 UTC
Eagles to play Iran, Jordan in four-nation tourney
The Super Eagles will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during next month’s FIFA Men’s International Window, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria, three-time African champions, will open their campaign against Iran at the 17,000-capacity Amman International Stadium on Friday, March 27, the same day hosts Jordan take on Costa Rica at the 62,000-capacity King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The Eagles will then face Jordan in the second round of fixtures on Tuesday, March 31, also at the Amman International Stadium, while Costa Rica and Iran meet simultaneously at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Organisers are expected to announce the kick-off times for all four matches in the coming days.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 04:27 UTC
Church expels new bride for refusing sex with husband
You want to bring shame, what do you mean that you don’t love Isaac?” he queried. So, how do you say you don’t love Isaac after accepting him, and you say you don’t love? She started crying at the park, saying, ‘Mummy, can you see now, when I said I don’t love this man, can you see it now. But she said, ‘No, I don’t love him. For example, sadomasochism, where you see husband and wife, they would not enjoy sex unless they inflict injury on each other.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 03:45 UTC
Baby Monkey Punch Captures Hearts at Chiba Pref. Zoo, on Social Media, While Hugging Stuffed Orangutan as Mother
From Ichikawa City Zoo’s X accountJapanese macaque Punch holds a stuffed orangutan in January in Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture. Punch was born in July last year at Ichikawa City Zoo. Since baby Japanese macaques feel protected when hugging their mothers, zoo staff looked for a suitable “mother” for Punch and found a stuffed orangutan on display at the zoo. From Ichikawa City Zoo’s X accountJapanese macaque Punch rests in a basket with a stuffed orangutan toy after being born, in July last year. On Tuesday, IKEA Japan in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, donated 33 of its stuffed animals to Ichikawa City, which runs the zoo.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 03:01 UTC
Tinubu expresses sadness over death of Naval operations chief
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, who died on Thursday, after a protracted illness. “President Tinubu condoled with his family, officers and men of the Nigerian Navy, and the leadership of the Armed Forces over the loss. The late senior officer served in several key positions, including Director of Presidential Communication, Command and Control Centre (PC4), and Chief of Intelligence of the Nigerian Navy. The President commended the late rear admiral for what he described as his valour, leadership and commitment to mentoring younger officers. Tinubu also prayed for the repose of his soul and comfort for his family and colleagues during the period of mourning.
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 01:16 UTC
How Punch the Monkey Captured the Hearts of Artists
From the Ichikawa City Zoo, Punch has stolen hearts and launched fan art internationally as the internet observes him cuddling his plushie in various photo and video updates. Artist Chantal Strasburger (@read_receipts) proves how embroidery floss is the perfect medium to convey the fuzziness of both baby Punch and his toy orangutan. (screenshot via Instagram )Punch was born at the zoo last summer and promptly abandoned by his mother, resulting in the zookeepers hand-rearing him. This year, we need to keep being brave like baby Punch. Artist Siri Martir's (@siri.martir) illustration of itty bitty baby Punch cuddled up on the stuffed orangutan (screenshot via Instagram )
Source:Punch
February 21, 2026 00:22 UTC
Give Punch a break! Zoo responds to heartbreaking video of baby monkey
Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral earlier in the week for dragging a stuffed orangutan around his enclosure. The baby monkey was abandoned by his mother at birth, the zoo's website says, and was raised by zoo staff. See heartbreaking video of Punch getting draggedZoo says Punch 'shows resilience' in videoOn Friday, Feb. 20, Ichikawa City Zoo shared a social media statement about the viral video. Before the video was recorded, Punch attempted to communicate with another baby monkey in the habitat but was rejected, the zoo said. Punch was then confronted by an adult monkey – likely the mother of the baby monkey Punch tried to interact with.
Source:Punch
February 20, 2026 20:11 UTC
Japanese Zoo Responds To Video Of Punch, The Resilient Monkey And His Stuffed Friend
A baby monkey in Japan has become an internet sensation after forming a close bond with a stuffed animal. The Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens issued a statement regarding the video of Punch that went viral on the internet. The Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens mentioned, "This is a statement from the zookeepers at the Ichikawa City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. When Punch approached another baby monkey from the troop in attempt to communicate, the baby monkey avoided him. They further stated, "The adult monkey that dragged Punch is probably the mother of the monkey with whom Punch tried to communicate.
Source:Punch
February 20, 2026 18:20 UTC
2026 Tata Punch EV Facelift Variants and Features Explained
Tata Motors has launched the Punch EV facelift in India at a starting price of ₹9.69 lakh (ex–showroom). The company will also offer the updated Punch EV under a BaaS (Battery as a Service) programme as well with prices starting from ₹6.49 lakh along with a battery EMI of ₹2.6 per km. The updated Punch EV is available in five trim levels, namely Smart, Smart+, Adventure, Empowered and Empowered+. Further, Tata is offering the 2026 Punch EV in seven colour options. Trim 30kWh 40kWh Smart ₹9.69 - Smart+ ₹10.29 ₹10.89 Adventure - ₹11.59 Empowered - ₹12.29 Empowered+ - ₹12.59Let us look at what each variant has to offer as far as features are concerned.
Source:Punch
February 20, 2026 17:17 UTC
FG begins payments for 2024 capital projects
The Federal Government has commenced payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects. He also noted that the FG will fully implement the capital components of both the 2024 and 2025 budgets by March 31, 2026. The statement read, “Payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects have now commenced, in addition to the settlement of indebtedness from previous administrations“Payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects have now commenced. “Payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects start today. For 2025, MDAs have been asked to upload their cash plans by Monday, after which payments will commence,” Uzoka-Anite said.
Source:Punch
February 20, 2026 16:52 UTC
Tata Punch EV 2026 - Price Cut With BaaS, Bigger Battery Added
Tata Motors has launched the Tata Punch EV facelift 2026 in India with a major price revision and a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option. The 2026 Tata Punch EV launch comes as part of Tata’s strategy to strengthen its hold in the compact electric SUV segment. Price Cut With BaaS OptionOne of the biggest highlights of the Tata Punch EV facelift is the introduction of the BaaS plan. This significantly reduces the entry cost of the Tata Punch EV facelift and makes EV ownership easier for urban buyers. Performance and PracticalityThe 2026 Tata Punch EV can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in under nine seconds.
Source:Punch
February 20, 2026 15:12 UTC