Gujarat Faces Allegations of Mass Fake Voter Deletions in Form 7 During Roll Revision

February 2, 2026

Gujarat Faces Allegations of Mass Fake Voter Deletions in Form 7 During Roll Revision

In Gujarat, claims have surfaced that thousands of Form 7 applications were falsely submitted to delete voter names during the Special Intensive Revision. Opposition parties accuse BJP leaders of orchestrating the misuse, while BJP denies all allegations.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Shocks Texas, Wins GOP Seat; Triggers MAGA Online Meltdown

February 2, 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Shocks Texas, Wins GOP Seat; Triggers MAGA Online Meltdown

Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat and US Air Force veteran, won a historic Texas seat long held by Republicans. The win upset MAGA supporters online, who mistakenly thought Rehmet was Indian. Despite Trump’s endorsement of his rival, Rehmet took 57% of the vote, flipping a seat that favored Trump by 17 points in 2024.

Ukraine Hails 'Real Results' as Musk Limits Russian Use of Starlink for Drone Attacks

February 2, 2026

Ukraine Hails 'Real Results' as Musk Limits Russian Use of Starlink for Drone Attacks

Ukraine praises Elon Musk for swiftly restricting Russian drones using Starlink satellites. The move curbs drone attacks that killed civilians. SpaceX limited terminal speeds and will whitelist devices in Ukraine.

Over 10,000 Karnataka Workers Protest Against Changes to MGNREGA Employment Guarantee

February 2, 2026

Over 10,000 Karnataka Workers Protest Against Changes to MGNREGA Employment Guarantee

On February 2, more than 10,000 rural workers from Karnataka rallied in Bengaluru against proposed changes to MGNREGA that threaten work guarantees. The new VB-G-RAM G law limits jobs by shifting from demand-driven to command-driven allocation, risking livelihoods and local rights secured over 20 years.

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency, Vows Tough Fight Against Drug Violence

February 2, 2026

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency, Vows Tough Fight Against Drug Violence

Rightwing populist Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election with 48.3% vote, pledging a hard crackdown on drug trade violence. Her victory marks a shift in Latin America’s politics.