February 4, 2026

Florida Iguanas Get Cold Stunned, Fall from Trees as Temperatures Drop

A rare cold snap in Florida has left thousands of iguanas cold stunned and motionless. Some have even fallen from trees. Florida’s wildlife agency urges people to capture these invasive reptiles while they’re immobile.

February 4, 2026

Kerala to Remove 500 Foreign Citizens from Voter List After Final Review

Kerala will soon delete around 500 people with foreign citizenship from its voter list. Sri Lankan and Nepalese nationals enrolled by mistake will also be removed. Kottayam leads with 178 foreign citizens found in the Special Intensive Revision process.

February 4, 2026

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Carrier Ahead of Iran-US Talks

The US shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, escalating tensions just before new Iran-US talks. Iran also harassed a US-flagged tanker in another maritime clash.

February 4, 2026

Man Killed in Wild Elephant Attack Near Peechi, Thrissur

A 32-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant while grazing goats near Peechi, Thrissur. Residents found his body after a search and blocked a Forest Department vehicle in protest.

February 4, 2026

Knysna Faces 'Day Zero' Water Crisis Amid Severe Drought and Pipe Leaks

Knysna town in South Africa might run out of water soon, sparking a state of disaster. Leaking pipes and drought have slashed water supplies. Emergency steps are underway to avoid 'day zero'—when taps run dry.

February 4, 2026

Australian Man Dies of Heart Attack While Skiing in Japan's Niseko

A 27-year-old Australian has died after collapsing during skiing in Japan’s Niseko. The tragic death follows another recent snow-related fatality in Japan amid record snowfall.

February 4, 2026

SIT Report Uncovers Adulterated Ghee in Tirumala Laddu, Names TTD Officials

The Supreme Court’s SIT found adulterated ghee used in Tirumala Srivari laddu from 2019-2024. It blames TTD officials for rule breaches and asks Andhra Pradesh government for strict action.

February 4, 2026

US DOJ Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Gurmeet Singh for Concealing Rape Conviction

The US Department of Justice seeks to strip Gurmeet Singh of his citizenship after he hid a rape conviction during the naturalization process. Singh was convicted in 2014 for kidnapping and raping a passenger. His case will now be judged in federal court.

February 4, 2026

Connemara Library Transformed Into Vibrant STEM Science Park and Heritage Hub

Connemara Public Library in Egmore now features a STEM science park with fun exhibits like a gyroscope and human anatomy display. New sections for students and researchers enrich learning in the ₹4.58 crore restored art-deco building.

February 4, 2026

Supreme Court of India Confirms No Death Penalties in Three Years; 2025 Sees Highest Death Row Acquittals

The Supreme Court of India did not confirm any death penalty in the last three years. In 2025, it acquitted 10 prisoners from death row, the highest in a decade. Sessions Courts sentenced 128 to death in 2025, but many were later acquitted or had sentences commuted. Report highlights major flaws in death penalty trials.