February 2, 2026

Gaza's Rafah Crossing with Egypt Reopens Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Plan

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after being closed since May 2024. Only a limited number of Palestinians can cross daily under the US ceasefire plan, mainly sick patients and a few travelers. Humanitarian aid and goods remain barred for now.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Tribunal For Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Pennaiyar River Water Dispute

The Supreme Court directs the Centre to form a tribunal within a month to resolve the water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar River.

February 2, 2026

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Hits Indian Tech Workers Hard, Shakes US-India Relations

Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee shocks Indian tech professionals and firms. This policy strains India-US ties and disrupts careers, travel, and global innovation.

February 2, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026 on Weekend for First Time

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the historic Union Budget 2026 on February 1, the first weekend budget. An 85-minute speech was brilliantly summarized through witty cartoons by Soumyadip Sinha, making complex policies easy to understand for everyday Indians.

February 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia Suspends 1,800 Foreign Umrah Travel Agencies for Poor Service

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj suspends contracts of 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies due to service and compliance failures. Pilgrims with valid visas remain unaffected. Agencies have 10 days to comply or face further action.