February 5, 2026

Australian Attorney General Clears Way to Overturn Wrongful Convictions of Indonesian Children

Two Indonesian boys, wrongly jailed as adult people smugglers in Australia, get a chance to clear their names. The Attorney General has allowed a fresh appeal after flawed age tests led to their convictions.

February 5, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Bans Mobile Phones in Schools from March 1 with Fines, Confiscations

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a complete mobile phone ban in all schools starting March 1, 2026. Students caught with phones will face a ₹500 fine and device confiscation. The move aims to improve student focus and education quality.

February 5, 2026

Zelensky: 55,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in War; US-led Peace Talks Progress

Ukraine President Zelensky says 55,000 soldiers have died since Russia's invasion. US envoys push peace talks in Abu Dhabi amid fierce fighting and prisoner exchanges.

February 5, 2026

Kerala’s NH 66 Six-Laning Nears Completion with Quality Checks Underway

Kerala’s NH 66 widening project is almost done with 492.64 km now six-laned. Defects found triggered expert inspections and quality reviews by NHAI and state officials.

February 5, 2026

UPSC Bars IAS, IFS Officers from CSE 2026; Prelims on May 24

UPSC rules bar current IAS and IFS officers from taking the Civil Services Exam 2026. SC/ST candidates get unlimited attempts. Prelims set for May 24 across 83 cities.