February 4, 2026

Plywood Factory and Car Caught Fire in Kerala; No Injuries Reported

A plywood factory in Perumbavoor and a moving car near Edappally Toll Junction caught fire on February 3, 2026. No one was injured, but the factory suffered major losses. Firefighters quickly controlled both fires.

February 4, 2026

UK NHS Launches Pilot 'Close-Relative Marriage Nurse' Role in Bradford NICU

The UK NHS has introduced a nurse/midwife role in Bradford to help families with babies born to closely related parents. This two-year pilot focuses on genetic counseling and inherited health risks in the neonatal ICU.

February 4, 2026

Texas Journalist Exposes Indian Recruiters' H-1B Visa Scam on LinkedIn

Texas journalist Sara Gonzales has uncovered a big scam by Indian recruiters offering H-1B-only jobs across the US. Her investigations revealed fake companies, wrong contacts, and rental offices in India. This has sparked official probes and a hiring freeze in Texas state agencies.

February 4, 2026

Gazans report checks by Palestinian militia linked to Israel at Rafah crossing

Two Gazan women say a Palestinian militia backed by Israel checked them at Rafah crossing, leading to harsh treatment claims. Medical evacuations face delays as crossing reopens.

February 4, 2026

Spain to Ban Social Media for Under-16s to Protect Children Online

Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s, aiming to shield children from online dangers. The law seeks real age checks and holds platforms responsible for harmful content.

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

KGMOA Opposes Karnataka Govt Ban on Doctors' Private Inpatient Care, Cites Rural Impact

Karnataka's government medical doctors protest a new rule banning their private inpatient care after hours. They warn rural patients will lose specialist access and call for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's intervention.

February 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s Free Electricity Subsidy Favours Higher Income Households, Says Finance Commission

Tamil Nadu provides free electricity up to 100 units to over 2.3 crore consumers regardless of income. The 16th Finance Commission calls this a regressive benefit, as higher income groups enjoy more subsidies. Other states like Kerala and Goa target poorer groups more carefully.

February 4, 2026

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Abraham Lincoln Carrier in Arabian Sea

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. No US personnel were harmed. The incident happens amid sensitive Iran-US nuclear talks and growing naval tensions.

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.