February 1, 2026

Kolkata’s Chinatown Faces Steep Decline as Elderly Chinese Community Struggles to Survive

Kolkata's historic Chinatown is shrinking fast. Once 50,000 strong, just 1,500 to 2,000 Chinese remain, mostly elderly. Indo-China War backlash, migration and neglect have eroded the community and culture.

February 1, 2026

Pakistan Military Kills 92 Militants in Balochistan After Deadly Attacks

Pakistan’s military said it killed 92 militants after coordinated attacks in Balochistan. The military blamed India for supporting militants. 33 security personnel and civilians died. PM Shehbaz Sharif praised the armed forces and vowed to fight terrorism until it's gone.

February 1, 2026

ICE Raids Turn Chicago’s Little Village Into Ghost Town, Businesses Struggle

ICE raids in Chicago’s Little Village have scared people indoors, slashing business sales by up to 60%. The Hispanic neighborhood feels the sting of immigration crackdowns, as shop owners say fewer customers mean big losses.

February 1, 2026

Hundreds of Pakistani Migrants Queue in Barcelona for Legal Residency Under Spain's New Immigration Decree

Hundreds of Pakistani migrants in Barcelona are lining up outside the consulate. Spain’s new decree offers legal residency and work permits to around 500,000 undocumented immigrants living in the country. Migrants are seeking key documents like criminal record certificates to qualify under the new rules.

February 1, 2026

Indian Tech Immigrant Says Germany Isn't for Ambitious Career Climbers

An Indian tech newcomer in Germany warns that the country’s slow, stable work culture may disappoint fast-growing ambitious people. He says Indian immigrants face language and hiring hurdles but praises Germany’s patience and work-life balance.

February 1, 2026

YouTube Removes Top AI Channels to Fight Low-Quality Content and Boost Real Creators

YouTube has removed 16 popular AI-generated channels with millions of subscribers. The move fights low-quality, repetitive videos and aims to help real creators get noticed.

February 1, 2026

Sewage Line Leak Causes Road Sinking, Traffic Slowdown on Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Chennai

A sunken sewage line forced partial closure of Rajiv Gandhi Salai near Indira Nagar flyover from Saturday. Repair work by Chennai Metrowater is underway. Traffic slowed down, expected to clear by Sunday.

February 1, 2026

Supreme Court Links Company Scale to Environmental Responsibility, Upholds ₹5 Crore Fine

The Supreme Court ruled that bigger companies must bear more environmental costs. It upheld a ₹5 crore fine on Rhythm County for breaking green rules during construction in Pune.

February 1, 2026

H-2B Visa Criticized for Low Wages, Hurting American Workers in Construction

Immigration expert Rosemary Jenks warns low-paid H-2B visa workers take jobs from Americans. She urges higher wages and fewer cheap foreign workers in construction.

February 1, 2026

Trump Says Iran Is ‘Talking’ to US, Hints at Deal to Avoid Military Conflict

Donald Trump says Iran is negotiating with the US and hints at a deal to avoid war. A US naval fleet heads to the Persian Gulf amid high tensions. Iran warns of strong retaliation if attacked. Protests in Iran have sparked deadly crackdowns and global concern.