February 2, 2026

Property Crimes Drop 17% in Nilgiris in 2025, Police Crack More Cases

In 2025, property crimes in Nilgiris fell 17% from the previous year. Police solved 85% of cases and secured 33 convictions. Traffic offenses and assaults were also closely monitored with new safety measures.

February 2, 2026

Delhi Govt Delays Private School Fee Law Until Next Academic Year, Supreme Court Reacts

Delhi government will not enforce the new private school fee regulation law for the 2025-26 session following Supreme Court's concerns over rushed rollout. The law will start from next year after pending High Court cases are resolved.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Grants Bail to 3 Accused in Pune Luxury Car Accident; Blames Parents for Juvenile Crime

The Supreme Court granted bail to three accused in the 2024 Pune luxury car accident that killed two people. The court criticized parents for failing to control their children involved in the fatal incident.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Caste Data Procedure in 2027 Census, Urges Authorities to Review Suggestions

The Supreme Court refused a PIL on how caste data will be recorded in Census 2027. It asked the Centre and census officials to consider petitioner Aakash Goel’s suggestions. The court trusts expert authorities to handle caste classification carefully.

February 2, 2026

Hyderabad Sees Highest Breast Cancer Rate; 1000 Cyclists Join Awareness Ride

Hyderabad has one of India’s highest breast cancer rates with 54 cases per lakh women. Star Cancer Centre held a cyclothon with 1,000 riders to raise awareness and promote screening.

February 2, 2026

Israel Bans MSF in Gaza Over Staff List Dispute, Halts Humanitarian Work

Israel will stop Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operations in Gaza for refusing to give staff details. The move risks cutting vital medical help amid intense conflict and a limited Gaza-Egypt border reopening.

February 2, 2026

Gaza's Rafah Crossing with Egypt Reopens Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Plan

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after being closed since May 2024. Only a limited number of Palestinians can cross daily under the US ceasefire plan, mainly sick patients and a few travelers. Humanitarian aid and goods remain barred for now.

February 2, 2026

Kyiv Residents Dance on Frozen River Amid Harsh Winter Blackouts

Despite freezing temperatures down to -30C and ongoing blackouts from Russian attacks, Kyiv locals throw a lively party on the frozen Dnipro river, showing strong spirit.

February 2, 2026

The Hindu Updates Commenting Rules and Platform for Users

The Hindu has switched to a new commenting platform. Comments must be in English and follow community guidelines. Registered users can continue posting, while new users must register and log in.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Tribunal For Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Pennaiyar River Water Dispute

The Supreme Court directs the Centre to form a tribunal within a month to resolve the water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar River.