February 2, 2026

Project Shakti Distributes Reusable Sanitary Pads to 60,000 Girls in Telangana

Project Shakti, supported by Rotarians, SBI, and Unipads Foundation, will provide reusable sanitary pads to 60,000 girls in Telangana. Launched by Hyderabad Collector Hari Chandana Dasari, the ₹2.5 crore initiative promotes menstrual hygiene and choice with eco-friendly, long-lasting pads.

February 2, 2026

Over 10,000 Karnataka Workers Protest Against Changes to MGNREGA Employment Guarantee

On February 2, more than 10,000 rural workers from Karnataka rallied in Bengaluru against proposed changes to MGNREGA that threaten work guarantees. The new VB-G-RAM G law limits jobs by shifting from demand-driven to command-driven allocation, risking livelihoods and local rights secured over 20 years.

February 2, 2026

Rome Charges €2 Entry Fee at Trevi Fountain to Manage Crowds and Preserve History

Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the Trevi Fountain basin to help manage over 10 million visitors and fund maintenance. The fee applies daily, with exemptions for locals, children under six, and disabled people.

February 2, 2026

Hoysala Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim After Quick Namma-112 Tip-off in Hebbagodi

Hoysala police, alerted by Namma-112, stopped a kidnap attempt in Hebbagodi. They rescued Basavaraj who was abducted for extortion and arrested three accused.

February 2, 2026

Pakistan Police File Abduction Case Against Jinn After 11-Year-Old Disappears

In Rawalpindi, police have taken the strange step of filing an abduction case against a jinn after an 11-year-old boy vanished. The boy’s father claims supernatural spirits forced his son to run away. Similar cases involving jinn have appeared before in Pakistan's courts.

February 2, 2026

RBA Rate Hike Expected, But Some Experts Warn of Economic Risks

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to raise rates to 3.85%, but some economists call it a 'policy error' that could hurt the fragile economic recovery.

February 2, 2026

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency, Vows Tough Fight Against Drug Violence

Rightwing populist Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election with 48.3% vote, pledging a hard crackdown on drug trade violence. Her victory marks a shift in Latin America’s politics.

February 2, 2026

Brave 13-Year-Old Swims 4km to Rescue Family Off Australia Coast

A 13-year-old boy heroically swam 4km through rough waters to save his mother and siblings stranded at sea in Australia. Facing danger, he ditched his life jacket to last longer. His courage triggered a rescue that saved the family near Geographe Bay.

February 2, 2026

Arctic Indigenous Peoples Protest US Interest in Greenland, Warn of New Imperialism

About 70 people braved icy winds in Nunavut to protest US plans for Greenland. Inuit leaders fear a new age of disrespect for Indigenous rights amid global power moves.

February 2, 2026

Balochistan Sees Sharpened Violence as BLA Launches 'Operation Herof 2.0'

The Baloch Liberation Army launched 'Operation Herof 2.0' with coordinated attacks across Balochistan. Pakistan responds with a fierce counterstrike, killing over 130 militants amid rising tensions in the region.