February 3, 2026

UAE Prepares for Unique Winter Ramadan Starting February 19, 2026

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE is set to begin on February 19 with a cool winter fast lasting about 12 hours 45 minutes. Eid Al Fitr is predicted on March 20, following Laylat al-Qadr on March 16/17. Residents get key prayer times and moon sighting updates for a peaceful holy month.

February 3, 2026

UAE Fatwa Council Approves Haq Al Laila Celebration as Islamically Permissible

The UAE Council for Fatwa has ruled that Haq Al Laila, a festive tradition during mid-Sha‘ban, is allowed under Islamic law if it respects core principles. Families and communities enjoy sweets, gifts, and heritage events, blending culture with faith ahead of Ramadan.

February 3, 2026

US-Europe to Act Militarily If Russia Breaks Ukraine Ceasefire Again, Says Report

Ukraine and its Western allies have agreed on a plan for a swift, joint military response if Russia violates any future ceasefire. The coordinated action could escalate to US-led forces within days, under a plan discussed among Ukrainian, European, and American officials.

February 3, 2026

BJP Moves to Restore Manipur Government After Year of President’s Rule

BJP appoints Tarun Chugh as central observer to elect party leader in Manipur. This marks the first step to end President’s Rule after nearly a year of ethnic violence and political instability in the state.

February 3, 2026

Air India Grounds Boeing 787-8 After Pilot Reports Fuel Control Switch Defect

Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. The airline is checking it on priority with India's aviation regulator.

February 3, 2026

Air India Begins Fleet-Wide Fuel Switch Checks on Boeing 787 After Defect Report

Air India has launched a fleet-wide check of fuel control switches in its 33 Boeing 787 planes after a defect was reported on a London-Bengaluru flight. The move follows safety concerns linked to a prior 787 crash.

February 3, 2026

Telangana to Host 2nd Seed Festival to Boost Farmer-Owned Traditional Seeds

The 2nd Telangana Seed Festival kicks off Feb 6-8 at The Earth Center, Rangareddy. It aims to revive farmer-owned seed systems and support agricultural sovereignty amid climate challenges.

February 3, 2026

Palestine Group to Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Sydney Visit Despite Police Ban

The Palestine Action Group will march in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog despite NSW police extending a ban on protests. Police fear safety risks linked to Herzog’s visit amid rising tensions.

February 3, 2026

Supreme Court Bars WhatsApp’s ‘Take-It-Or-Leave-It’ Privacy Policy, Demands Clearer Data Rules

The Supreme Court objects to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy. CJI Surya Kant says users, especially rural, are forced to share private data. Meta must respond by February 9.

February 3, 2026

SpaceX Proposes 1 Million Solar-Powered Satellites as AI Data Centers Orbiting Earth

SpaceX plans to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites to serve as orbital data centers for AI computing. The ambitious project seeks FCC approval and aims to revolutionize global data processing.