February 5, 2026

Angel Fresco Resembling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Erased from Rome Church

A fresco angel resembling Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni has been erased from a historic Rome church following Vatican orders. The art restoration scandal drew crowds and political reactions.

February 4, 2026

West Kochi Faces Severe Water Shortage; Tankers Deliver Water Amid Court Orders

West Kochi residents suffer acute water shortage with tankers delivering water every alternate day. Kerala Water Authority blames technical issues and promises improvements after court order.

February 4, 2026

Mob Attacks Muslim Families, Burns Homes in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh; 7 Arrested

In Gariaband, Chhattisgarh, a violent mob targeted 10 Muslim families on February 1. Homes were set on fire, families beaten, and threats made. Seven arrests have been made so far as authorities work to restore peace.

February 4, 2026

Ernakulam Police Arrest Man in ₹1 Crore Virtual Arrest Scam

Ernakulam Rural cyber police arrested Salim for helping fraudsters in a ₹1 crore virtual arrest scam that cheated an elderly Aluva man. Salim is suspected of using his bank account to move criminal money.

February 4, 2026

ED Seizes 8 Properties Worth ₹27.83 Crore for FEMA Violations in Dubai Investments

The Enforcement Directorate has seized eight properties valued at ₹27.83 crore linked to undeclared overseas investments and hawala funds. Investigations revealed Indian residents bought Dubai properties without RBI approval or proper banking routes.

February 4, 2026

US SBA Bars Green Card Holders From Small Business Loans, Sparking Criticism

The US SBA has banned Green Card holders from getting small business loans from March 1. Experts and immigrant leaders call this a bad and harmful policy that hurts job growth and immigrants.

February 4, 2026

India’s Cities May Heat Up to 2°C More Than Rural Areas, Study Finds

A new study warns Indian cities may get up to 2°C hotter than nearby rural areas due to urban heat island effects, far beyond current climate model predictions.

February 4, 2026

Ladakh Leaders, MHA Talks Remain Unresolved on Statehood and Sixth Schedule

After a long break, Ladakh civil society leaders met the Ministry of Home Affairs. They discussed their draft proposal on statehood and tribal status but got no clear commitment. Leaders also demanded the release of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after deadly Leh violence. Talks lasted three hours but remained inconclusive.

February 4, 2026

14-Year-Old Boy Stabs Art Teacher in France Saying He Had 'Too Much Hatred'

A 14-year-old boy stabbed his art teacher multiple times at a school in southeastern France, saying he had 'too much hatred.' The teacher remains in serious condition, while the boy showed regret and cited unfair discipline as his reason.

February 4, 2026

HYDRAA Launches Saturday Phone-In For Public Complaints on Encroachments and Lake Issues

Hyderabad's HYDRAA starts a Saturday phone-in from Feb 7 for citizens to report encroachment of public lands and follow up on complaints. Chief A.V. Ranganath inspected Kamuni Cheruvu and plans lake development.