February 4, 2026

Rajamahendravaram Deploys Thermal Drones to Track and Tranquilise Roaming Tiger

Rajamahendravaram forest officials use thermal drones and 4G cameras to track a three-year-old tiger moving through the Godavari region. A rescue team is set to tranquilise the tiger safely.

February 4, 2026

CCI Orders Probe Into IndiGo Over Flight Cancellations and Fare Hikes

The Competition Commission of India has launched an investigation into IndiGo for cancelling thousands of flights in December and hiking airfares. The probe will check if IndiGo abused its dominant position to create artificial scarcity and charge unfair prices. Around 5.9 lakh passengers were affected by the cancellations.

February 4, 2026

VACB Arrests Ex-Priest for ₹36 Lakh Fraud in Sabarimala Ghee Sale

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau of Pathanamthitta arrested former priest K.R. Sunilkumar Potti for cheating the Sabarimala Devaswom board of ₹36 lakh during the 2025 Mandala-Makaravilakku season. The scam involved irregularities in selling leftover ghee packets at the temple.

February 4, 2026

Israeli Forces Bulldoze Gaza Cemetery with British and Australian War Graves

Israeli forces bulldozed part of a Gaza cemetery holding graves of British, Australian, and allied soldiers from the world wars. Satellite images and witnesses reveal heavy damage, sparking concern from the Royal British Legion and Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

February 4, 2026

Madras High Court Ends Case Over Controversial Book Absence at Chennai Book Fair 2026

Madras High Court shuts contempt case against Keezhaikattru Publishers after police confirm no sale of the provocative book at Chennai Book Fair 2026. The court also closes a related writ petition after verification of the facts.