February 2, 2026

Texas Raids Two Indian Jewelry Stores Linked to $30 Million Gold Scam Targeting Elderly

Two Indian jewelry shops in Texas, Tilak Jewellers and Saima Jewellers, are caught in a $30 million gold scam that duped senior citizens. The stores ran an illegal gold melting setup, helping launder stolen gold. Over 200 elderly victims were tricked into buying gold as part of a criminal fraud scheme.

February 2, 2026

Karimpuzha Survey Adds 171 Bird Species, Boosts Kerala’s Biodiversity Records

A recent survey in Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 171 bird species, 177 butterflies, and 42 odonates, many new to the area. This shows a rich boost in biodiversity for Kerala's youngest sanctuary.

February 2, 2026

Ukraine Hails 'Real Results' as Musk Limits Russian Use of Starlink for Drone Attacks

Ukraine praises Elon Musk for swiftly restricting Russian drones using Starlink satellites. The move curbs drone attacks that killed civilians. SpaceX limited terminal speeds and will whitelist devices in Ukraine.

February 2, 2026

Project Shakti Distributes Reusable Sanitary Pads to 60,000 Girls in Telangana

Project Shakti, supported by Rotarians, SBI, and Unipads Foundation, will provide reusable sanitary pads to 60,000 girls in Telangana. Launched by Hyderabad Collector Hari Chandana Dasari, the ₹2.5 crore initiative promotes menstrual hygiene and choice with eco-friendly, long-lasting pads.

February 2, 2026

Over 10,000 Karnataka Workers Protest Against Changes to MGNREGA Employment Guarantee

On February 2, more than 10,000 rural workers from Karnataka rallied in Bengaluru against proposed changes to MGNREGA that threaten work guarantees. The new VB-G-RAM G law limits jobs by shifting from demand-driven to command-driven allocation, risking livelihoods and local rights secured over 20 years.

February 2, 2026

Rome Charges €2 Entry Fee at Trevi Fountain to Manage Crowds and Preserve History

Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the Trevi Fountain basin to help manage over 10 million visitors and fund maintenance. The fee applies daily, with exemptions for locals, children under six, and disabled people.

February 2, 2026

Hoysala Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim After Quick Namma-112 Tip-off in Hebbagodi

Hoysala police, alerted by Namma-112, stopped a kidnap attempt in Hebbagodi. They rescued Basavaraj who was abducted for extortion and arrested three accused.

February 2, 2026

Pakistan Police File Abduction Case Against Jinn After 11-Year-Old Disappears

In Rawalpindi, police have taken the strange step of filing an abduction case against a jinn after an 11-year-old boy vanished. The boy’s father claims supernatural spirits forced his son to run away. Similar cases involving jinn have appeared before in Pakistan's courts.

February 2, 2026

RBA Rate Hike Expected, But Some Experts Warn of Economic Risks

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to raise rates to 3.85%, but some economists call it a 'policy error' that could hurt the fragile economic recovery.

February 2, 2026

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency, Vows Tough Fight Against Drug Violence

Rightwing populist Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election with 48.3% vote, pledging a hard crackdown on drug trade violence. Her victory marks a shift in Latin America’s politics.