February 2, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli

Karnataka High Court cancels FIR against former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli, citing procedural errors by sessions court in defamation and BNSS offence case.

February 2, 2026

Gujarat Faces Allegations of Mass Fake Voter Deletions in Form 7 During Roll Revision

In Gujarat, claims have surfaced that thousands of Form 7 applications were falsely submitted to delete voter names during the Special Intensive Revision. Opposition parties accuse BJP leaders of orchestrating the misuse, while BJP denies all allegations.

February 2, 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Shocks Texas, Wins GOP Seat; Triggers MAGA Online Meltdown

Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat and US Air Force veteran, won a historic Texas seat long held by Republicans. The win upset MAGA supporters online, who mistakenly thought Rehmet was Indian. Despite Trump’s endorsement of his rival, Rehmet took 57% of the vote, flipping a seat that favored Trump by 17 points in 2024.

February 2, 2026

EU Faces Tough Road to Cut China Dependence for Critical Minerals by 2030

EU is far from meeting its 2030 goals to reduce reliance on China and others for key minerals needed in energy and tech. A European Court of Auditors report calls current progress “underdeveloped” and warns of major supply risks.

February 2, 2026

ISRO Probes PSLV Failures, Aims for Fresh Launch in June; Satellite Firms Keep Faith

ISRO is investigating two recent PSLV rocket failures with an external team. Despite setbacks, satellite companies trust ISRO. New launches may resume in June, says Minister Jitendra Singh.

February 2, 2026

Texas Raids Two Indian Jewelry Stores Linked to $30 Million Gold Scam Targeting Elderly

Two Indian jewelry shops in Texas, Tilak Jewellers and Saima Jewellers, are caught in a $30 million gold scam that duped senior citizens. The stores ran an illegal gold melting setup, helping launder stolen gold. Over 200 elderly victims were tricked into buying gold as part of a criminal fraud scheme.

February 2, 2026

Karimpuzha Survey Adds 171 Bird Species, Boosts Kerala’s Biodiversity Records

A recent survey in Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 171 bird species, 177 butterflies, and 42 odonates, many new to the area. This shows a rich boost in biodiversity for Kerala's youngest sanctuary.

February 2, 2026

Ukraine Hails 'Real Results' as Musk Limits Russian Use of Starlink for Drone Attacks

Ukraine praises Elon Musk for swiftly restricting Russian drones using Starlink satellites. The move curbs drone attacks that killed civilians. SpaceX limited terminal speeds and will whitelist devices in Ukraine.

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.