February 5, 2026

Kolkata Book Fair 2026 Sees Record 32 Lakh Visitors, Sales Hit ₹27 Crore

The Kolkata Book Fair 2026 ended with an all-time high of 32 lakh visitors and ₹27 crore in sales over 13 days, boosted by metro connectivity and six holidays. Visitors shared heartfelt moments online as the fair matched Durga Puja in popularity. Organisers now prepare for the golden jubilee celebrations next year.

February 5, 2026

Bunnings Approved to Use Facial Recognition to Fight Crime in Australian Stores

Bunnings won permission to use facial recognition tech in 62 stores to stop crime. The tribunal ruled it protects staff and customers but said Bunnings must improve customer notice about scanning.

February 5, 2026

Global Korean Craze Pushes Seaweed Prices to New Highs in South Korea

South Korea's seaweed, known as gim, is booming worldwide thanks to K-pop and Korean cuisine love. This soaring global demand is hiking gim prices to record highs, troubling local fans used to cheap snacks.

February 5, 2026

Washington Post Cuts Sports, Foreign News in Massive Layoffs Amid Media Crisis

The Washington Post has laid off many staff, ending its sports section and shrinking foreign coverage. These tough cuts come as subscriptions drop and the news industry changes fast.

February 5, 2026

UK Aviation Authority Questions Air India Over Fuel Switch Issue in Boeing Dreamliner

UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has asked Air India to explain how a Boeing Dreamliner flew from London with a possibly faulty fuel switch, despite being grounded in India for checks. The regulator demands a detailed report within a week, warning of possible action.