February 2, 2026

UDF Walks Out of Kerala Assembly Over Parole Controversy of CPI(M) Councillor

The UDF boycotted Kerala Assembly proceedings after the Speaker rejected their adjournment motion on parole granted to a jailed CPI(M) councillor linked to a bomb attack. Opposition staged protests and slogans before walking out, accusing the government of ignoring serious law and order issues.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Seeks Response on Anti-Conversion Laws from Centre and 12 States

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and 12 States to reply within four weeks on a PIL challenging their anti-conversion laws. The case filed by the National Council of Churches in India seeks a stay on these laws.

February 2, 2026

Farmers Protest Tree Felling for Solar Park in Belagavi's Kavalegudda Mountain

Farmers and seer Sri Basavalinga Avadhoot protest tree cutting on Kavalegudda mountain for solar park. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar denies involvement. Forest officials order inquiry.

February 2, 2026

Saudi Ministry Sets Ramadan 2026 School Timings and Attendance Rules

For Ramadan 2026, Saudi schools will shift start times later and adjust breaks to ease fasting students’ burden. Strict rules on attendance and uniform remain. Students get around 11 school days during Ramadan with a 28-day Eid break.

February 2, 2026

CPI Demands Withdrawal of Labour Codes, Calls for Strike on Feb 12 to Protect Workers

CPI leader P. Kameswara Rao urges the Union government to withdraw all four Labour Codes. He highlights how these codes favor corporations over workers and backs a nation-wide strike on February 12 for better labour laws and minimum wage.