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Peru's most notorious extortionist, Erick Moreno Hernández alias "El Monstruo," was captured and extradited from Paraguay to Lima in late January 2026, marking a major win against organized crime.

Karnataka politics erupts in chaos as BJP and JD(S) demand Excise Minister R.B. Timmapur's resignation over an alleged ₹6,000 crore liquor scam involving bribes for licenses and transfers.

Iran's IRGC Navy seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on February 5, 2026, detaining 15 foreign crew members for alleged fuel smuggling operations amid heightened regional tensions.

The Kremlin rejected claims that Jeffrey Epstein was a Russian spy, as Poland announced a probe into alleged intelligence links following fresh Epstein Files revelations mentioning Russia and Vladimir Putin.

Building a weather-proof rocket is technically possible, as proven by military ICBMs. However, doing so adds massive weight and cost while reducing payload capacity. For space agencies, it is safer and cheaper to simply wait for clear skies than to engineer a storm-proof

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized two oil tankers with their foreign crews in Gulf waters for allegedly smuggling fuel, reported by Iranian media.

EU plans to overhaul its climate diplomacy strategy following a disappointing COP30 summit in Brazil, where it struggled to secure global support for ambitious emissions cuts amid US withdrawal under President Trump.

Kerala Police seized a massive explosives haul on February 4, 2026, after chasing down a truck on the Palakkad highway, uncovering nearly 18,000 gelatin sticks and over 4,000 detonators hidden under a load of watermelons.

From Jos Buttler to AB de Villiers, here's a look at the top five batters with highest strike rates in T20 World Cups. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, David Warner and Chris Gayle

Mustafizur Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

MCC’s approval of hybrid cricket bats amid rising English willow costs has sparked concern in Kashmir, where manufacturers fear the move will dilute the identity and global reputation of pure Kashmir willow bats.

NASA’s Artemis rocket requires massive amounts of liquid hydrogen because it is the most efficient chemical fuel available. Its low density means huge volumes are needed to provide the immense thrust required to lift the heavy vehicle away from Earth and send astronauts to the Moon.

Aditya Dhar's blockbuster spy thriller, Dhurandhar, features Ranveer Singh in the role of Hamza Ali Mazari. The first part achieved a huge success, grossing over Rs 1,300 crore worldwide. As per the reports, the OTT rights of the second sequel are sold to another streaming platform.

Min Hee Jin, the former ADOR CEO, has reportedly signaled the official launch of her agency. In addition, she has also hinted at a new boy group. Read to know more details.

'I am sorry for believing Mandelson lies': UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

'We have signed 9 major trade deals': PM Modi in Rajya Sabha as Opposition parties stage walkout

The Washington Post announced major layoffs on February 4, 2026, cutting over 300 journalists and staff-about a third of its roughly 800-person newsroom and 30% of total workforce in a drastic "strategic reset" amid heavy financial losses.

By shifting hiring from titles and linear career paths to skills, learning agility, and future-ready capabilities, Hiring Assistant helps recruiters surface candidates who are aligned not just to today’s role, but to where the role is headed.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clearly said that energy security for its 1.4 billion people would be his governments top priority, especially in the current international dynamics in the energy sector.