February 2, 2026

Union Budget 2026 Leaves Labour Ministry Allocation Unchanged, Trade Unions Voice Strong Opposition

The Union Budget 2026 keeps Labour Ministry funds steady at ₹32,666 crore. Trade unions argue it ignores job creation and social security for workers, especially gig and platform workers.

February 2, 2026

Union Budget 2026-27 Raises Funds for Social Justice and Tribal Welfare Programs

Union Budget 2026-27 keeps funding steady for Social Justice and Tribal Affairs ministries with small hikes. Social Justice Department gets ₹13,688 crore and Tribal Affairs ₹15,422 crore to support scholarships and tribal schools.

February 2, 2026

Kerala CM Warns Against Glorifying Superstition at Science Congress

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urges society to reject superstition and promote scientific thinking at the 38th Kerala Science Congress. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan praises Kerala's role in India's growth. Awards given to outstanding scientists, including Dr. Tessy Thomas.

February 2, 2026

Union Budget 2026 Boosts Coastal Shipping, Launches ₹10,000 Crore Container Making Push

Union Budget 2026 promotes coastal and inland shipping with ₹10,000 crore for container production, tax reliefs, and new freight corridors. The goal: double waterways cargo share from 6% to 12%.

February 2, 2026

Keir Starmer Urges UK to Rejoin EU Defense Pact to Boost Europe's Security

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants the UK to re-enter talks for the EU's Safe defense fund. He says Europe must 'step up and do more' on defense. The UK could join the €150bn EU security action fund, helping both sides build stronger military ties.

February 1, 2026

5-Year-Old Boy and Father Released by ICE, Return to Minnesota

A 5-year-old boy and his father, detained by ICE in Texas, have been released and returned to Minnesota after a federal judge ordered their release. The case drew national attention and protests.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Agriculture Sector Gets 2.6% Boost, Farmers Seek More Support

The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1.30 lakh crore to agriculture, a 2.6% rise from last year. Fertiliser allocation rises 8.5%. Farmers demand MSP and debt reliefs remain unmet.

February 1, 2026

Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 Mine Workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

A Russian drone hit a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk, killing 12 and injuring 7. The attack happened far from the front line, raising tensions during ongoing peace talks.

February 1, 2026

Mexico Fines Zinc Nacional $4.8M, Launches Latin America's First Industrial Air Monitoring Network

Mexico is fighting heavy industrial pollution in Monterrey with $4.8 million fines on Zinc Nacional and a new air-monitoring network, marking a historic step for environmental justice.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Tourism With Guide Training and New Hospitality Institute

Union Budget 2026-27 plans to upskill 10,000 tourist guides, launch a National Hospitality Institute, and create cultural trails to boost tourism and local jobs.