February 2, 2026

US Partial Government Shutdown Enters Third Day Over Immigration Funding Fight

The US partial government shutdown entered its third day as Democrats demand immigration reforms tied to Department of Homeland Security funding. Senate approved most spending bills, but House approval is still pending amid heated debate.

February 2, 2026

Bangladesh Court Sentences Sheikh Hasina to 10 Years for Land Corruption

A Bangladesh court sentenced former PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail on corruption charges over land allocation irregularities. Her relatives and others also received prison terms in this high-profile case.

February 2, 2026

Delhi Govt Delays Private School Fee Law Until Next Academic Year, Supreme Court Reacts

Delhi government will not enforce the new private school fee regulation law for the 2025-26 session following Supreme Court's concerns over rushed rollout. The law will start from next year after pending High Court cases are resolved.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Caste Data Procedure in 2027 Census, Urges Authorities to Review Suggestions

The Supreme Court refused a PIL on how caste data will be recorded in Census 2027. It asked the Centre and census officials to consider petitioner Aakash Goel’s suggestions. The court trusts expert authorities to handle caste classification carefully.

February 2, 2026

Israel Bans MSF in Gaza Over Staff List Dispute, Halts Humanitarian Work

Israel will stop Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operations in Gaza for refusing to give staff details. The move risks cutting vital medical help amid intense conflict and a limited Gaza-Egypt border reopening.