February 1, 2026

Kerala to Fix School Staff Using Students' UID to Stop Fake Admissions

Kerala govt will fix school staff based on students' UID to prevent fake admissions causing financial losses. Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed Aadhaar-based system upheld by courts. Disabled reservation moves also underway.

February 1, 2026

Jal Jeevan Mission Gets ₹67,600 Crore Budget Despite Irregularities in Several States

The Centre allocates ₹67,600 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission in FY 2026-27. Despite this, only ₹17,000 crore may be spent due to reported financial irregularities across states including Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme now covers over 81% of rural households with tap water.

February 1, 2026

Suspected TDP Activists Attack Jogi Ramesh's House in Ibrahimpatnam

Suspected Telugu Desam Party activists attacked former minister Jogi Ramesh's home in Ibrahimpatnam. They tore down banners, set furniture on fire, and damaged property. The attack followed protests over his comments against CM Chandrababu Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh. No one was hurt as the family was away during the incident.

February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Union Budget 2026-27, Bengaluru Gets Two Routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled seven proposed High-Speed Rail corridors, including Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru, to boost connectivity. Budget also allocates ₹500 crore for Bengaluru's Suburban Rail, stirring mixed reactions from rail experts and activists.

February 1, 2026

Telangana to Resume Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel Work After Survey, Safety a Priority

Telangana government will restart the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel work halted since February 2025. New aerial survey data boosts confidence. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy orders full safety and round-the-clock work with new project management.