February 4, 2026

Magnitude 6 Earthquake in Myanmar Shakes Kolkata and Northeast India

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Myanmar at 9:04 p.m. on February 3, 2026, causing tremors in Kolkata and nearby areas. No damage or injuries reported so far.

February 4, 2026

Kempegowda Airport Loses Over 1 Lakh Passengers in December Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellations

Kempegowda International Airport saw a drop of 1,46,068 domestic passengers in December 2025 due to IndiGo flight cancellations. The airport handled 3.13 million passengers, down from 3.27 million in November. Menzies Aviation won a new 15-year ground handling licence starting April 2026.

February 4, 2026

US Cuts Tariffs to 18%, Boosting Karnataka’s Exporters and MSMEs

The US has lowered import tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, giving Karnataka's garment exporters and MSMEs a major boost. The move also benefits aerospace, auto components, electronics, and GCCs in the state.

February 4, 2026

French Teacher Critical After Knife Attack by 14-Year-Old Student

A 60-year-old art teacher in south-eastern France was stabbed multiple times by a 14-year-old pupil. The suspect was arrested and no political or religious motive was found.

February 3, 2026

Leopard Spotted in Bengaluru's Anjanapura Near Roerich Estate, Officials on Alert

A leopard was seen roaming near 7th Cross, Anjanapura, Bengaluru at 2 a.m. on February 2. Forest officials acted swiftly but the cat likely returned to the forest.

February 3, 2026

Bengaluru fines ₹27.13 crore for 1.85 lakh PUC violations in 3 years

Bengaluru Transport Department inspected 35 lakh vehicles from 2023-25, booking 1.85 lakh cases and collecting ₹27.13 crore fines for PUC breaches. Officials also push awareness and retrofit measures to fight pollution.

February 3, 2026

GSI to Probe Land Subsidence in Central Godavari Delta Affecting Thousands of Acres

GSI Hyderabad begins investigating land subsidence in Central Godavari Delta tied to a stalled 350-km irrigation drain. Farmers lost crops on 10,000 acres due to seawater intrusion and sinking land, say officials.

February 3, 2026

Two Arrested for Attempted Sabotage of German Naval Ships at Hamburg Port

German and Greek authorities detained two men for trying to damage naval ships in Hamburg. The suspects tampered with safety systems and fuel lines. The arrests highlight rising worries about sabotage in Europe amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

February 3, 2026

Texas Republicans Blame Indian Voters for Senate District 9 Loss Amid Rising Anti-Indian Sentiment

Texas Republicans face criticism after a special election loss in Senate District 9. Some blamed Indian-American voters, triggering heated responses amid rising anti-Indian sentiment and investigations.

February 3, 2026

Bus Accident in Brazil Kills 15 Pilgrims Including Children

A bus carrying about 60 pilgrims overturned in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing 15 people. Three children died. Some injured passengers were airlifted to hospital. An investigation is underway.