February 5, 2026

Nigeria Sends Army to Kwara After Jihadists Kill 170 in Village Attacks

Jihadist gunmen killed 170 people in two villages in Kwara state, Nigeria. The government will deploy an army battalion to stop such attacks. President Tinubu called it a "cowardly" act and launched Operation Savannah Shield.

February 5, 2026

BJP Youth Wing Demands Probe into Gulbarga University Irregularities and Exam Result Delays

BJP Yuva Morcha submits memorandum to Gulbarga University VC demanding probe into alleged irregularities and long-pending exam results. Threatens large-scale student protests if issues remain unresolved.

February 5, 2026

Russian Captain Jailed 6 Years for Deadly North Sea Ship Collision

A Russian captain was jailed six years for manslaughter after his container ship hit an oil tanker in the North Sea, causing an explosion that killed a crew member.

February 5, 2026

Protests Halt Illegal Sand Mining in Korapuzha River, Kozhikode

Local residents and fishers in Kozhikode have protested against illegal sand mining under the pretext of dredging in the Korapuzha river. The mining work has been temporarily stopped, and a police case registered against protestors. Officials promise a meeting to resolve the issue soon.

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.