February 4, 2026

Foreign Nationals Charged in $1 Billion Medicare Fraud Scam in US

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have charged foreign nationals with massive Medicare fraud. The scheme involved over $1 billion in false claims for fake medical equipment. Authorities uncovered shell companies and stolen patient data. Three main cases involve suspects from Kazakhstan and Pakistan linked to laundring millions.

February 4, 2026

ED Achieves 94.82% Conviction Rate in Money Laundering Cases Till 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported a 94.82% conviction rate in money laundering cases as of December 2025. Of 58 PMLA cases, 55 led to convictions of 123 accused. Since 2020, 43 cases saw 104 convictions. ED continues to fast-track investigations with advanced technology.

February 4, 2026

Ex-IMD Official Denied 15 Months Salary Despite Kidney Transplant, Case Reaches Central Information Commission

A former IMD senior observer was denied salary for 15 months after a kidney transplant. Medical bills were reimbursed only after tribunal intervention. The Central Information Commission ordered a probe into missing records under RTI.

February 4, 2026

French Teacher Critical After Knife Attack by 14-Year-Old Student

A 60-year-old art teacher in south-eastern France was stabbed multiple times by a 14-year-old pupil. The suspect was arrested and no political or religious motive was found.

February 3, 2026

Leopard Spotted in Bengaluru's Anjanapura Near Roerich Estate, Officials on Alert

A leopard was seen roaming near 7th Cross, Anjanapura, Bengaluru at 2 a.m. on February 2. Forest officials acted swiftly but the cat likely returned to the forest.