February 2, 2026

Greater Bengaluru Authority to Auction Properties of 7,000 Defaulters Over ₹437 Crore Tax Dues

The Greater Bengaluru Authority will auction properties of 7,000 owners across five corporations on February 17 for unpaid property tax dues totaling over ₹437 crore. Defaulters have been given a last chance to pay dues online and avoid the sale.

February 2, 2026

Fake Form 7s Filed to Delete Voter Names in Rajasthan's Barmer Villages

Hundreds of fake Form 7 applications seeking voter deletion surfaced in Barmer's villages. BJP workers deny signing forms, causing local outrage and confusion.

February 2, 2026

Telangana Congress Unanimously Approves Candidate List for Municipal Elections

Telangana Congress finalizes candidates for upcoming municipal polls. Party leaders plan strategies to strengthen their hold in the state under Revanth Reddy’s chairmanship.

February 2, 2026

New Web Tool Turns Epstein Emails into a Gmail-Style Inbox for Easy Browsing

Jmail presents Jeffrey Epstein emails in a familiar Gmail interface, transforming confusing document dumps into a user-friendly, searchable archive. Created by Riley Walz and Luke Igel, the project aims to make public records more accessible without revealing new information.

February 2, 2026

GBA Sets New Rules for Bengaluru Trade Licence Renewal with Flexible Terms and Penalties

Bengaluru’s Greater Authority has made trade licence renewal easier with a 1-5 year choice. Renew on time to avoid penalties. New rules for waste management apply.

February 2, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli

Karnataka High Court cancels FIR against former Bengaluru North University VC Niranjana Vanalli, citing procedural errors by sessions court in defamation and BNSS offence case.

February 2, 2026

Gujarat Faces Allegations of Mass Fake Voter Deletions in Form 7 During Roll Revision

In Gujarat, claims have surfaced that thousands of Form 7 applications were falsely submitted to delete voter names during the Special Intensive Revision. Opposition parties accuse BJP leaders of orchestrating the misuse, while BJP denies all allegations.

February 2, 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Shocks Texas, Wins GOP Seat; Triggers MAGA Online Meltdown

Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat and US Air Force veteran, won a historic Texas seat long held by Republicans. The win upset MAGA supporters online, who mistakenly thought Rehmet was Indian. Despite Trump’s endorsement of his rival, Rehmet took 57% of the vote, flipping a seat that favored Trump by 17 points in 2024.

February 2, 2026

EU Faces Tough Road to Cut China Dependence for Critical Minerals by 2030

EU is far from meeting its 2030 goals to reduce reliance on China and others for key minerals needed in energy and tech. A European Court of Auditors report calls current progress “underdeveloped” and warns of major supply risks.

February 2, 2026

ISRO Probes PSLV Failures, Aims for Fresh Launch in June; Satellite Firms Keep Faith

ISRO is investigating two recent PSLV rocket failures with an external team. Despite setbacks, satellite companies trust ISRO. New launches may resume in June, says Minister Jitendra Singh.