February 4, 2026

Karnataka Priest Booked for Raping Woman Promising to Fix Horoscope Flaws

Banakal Police in Karnataka registered a case against temple priest Krishna Rao for raping a woman under the guise of fixing horoscope flaws. The case was filed on February 2 under the SC-ST Act after multiple abuses from November 2025.

February 4, 2026

Bus-Lorry Crash Near Sholinghur Injures 22 Including Students and Drivers

A bus and lorry collided on Perum Kanchi Main Road near Sholinghur, injuring 22 people including 20 students and both drivers. The accident happened when the bus driver lost control while turning. All injured were rushed to the hospital. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.

February 4, 2026

Bengali Cartoon Duo's Animated Videos Banned on Instagram in India

Instagram has banned several animated videos of Bengali artist duo Bob and Bobby in India after legal demands. The artists, known for socio-political cartoons, said their fictional and humorous works were removed without clear reasons. Despite the ban, they vow to keep creating and have made backup accounts to save their art.

February 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Hikes Sanitary Workers’ Pay to ₹6,000 per Month

Tamil Nadu government raises monthly wage of village sanitary workers from ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 from February 2026. This move supports rural cleanliness and solid waste management activities.

February 4, 2026

Singapore Airlines to Restart Non-Stop Flights to Riyadh from June 2026

Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop to Riyadh four times weekly starting June 2, 2026. This marks its return after 12 years and strengthens ties between Southeast Asia and Saudi Arabia.

February 4, 2026

Car Plunges Into 100-Foot Gorge on Anthiyur-Bargur Road, Two Injured

Early Wednesday, a car lost control and fell into a deep gorge on Anthiyur-Bargur ghat road. Two passengers hurt, driver safe. Police are investigating.

February 4, 2026

Alphabet Plans Huge Bengaluru Expansion, Could Double India Staff

Alphabet is set to expand its Bengaluru offices with 2.4 million sq ft of space in Alembic City. The move might add up to 20,000 new jobs, more than doubling its current India workforce of 14,000.

February 4, 2026

Kerala Assembly Slams Centre for Neglect in Union Budget, Demands AIIMS and High-Speed Rail

Kerala Assembly passed a resolution condemning the Centre’s neglect in the Union Budget 2026-27. It urged approval of AIIMS and a high-speed rail corridor, calling neglect an insult to federalism.

February 4, 2026

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February 4, 2026

Dubai Joins Hands with Shenzhen to Launch Sponge City Model for Better Rainwater Control

Dubai signs a key MoU with Shenzhen to bring the Sponge City urban model. This eco-friendly approach uses nature and tech to absorb heavy rain, cut floods, and green the city. The move promises drier roads, fewer traffic jams in rain, and more parks by 2040.