Florida's rare cold snap has stunned invasive iguanas, causing thousands to fall motionless from trees as temperatures dipped below 40°F, with over 2,000 cold-stunned reptiles collected by authorities for humane handling.



Iguanas Plummet: Florida Freeze Stuns 2,000+ Lizards

Gen Z trails its parents on IQ for the first time in modern history, with studies showing drops in cognitive skills among older teens linked to screen time and education shifts.



Gen Z Trails Parents in IQ for First Time, Study Shows

Three minor sisters, aged 12 , 14 , and 16 , died by suicide in Ghaziabad's Bharat City Society on February 4, 2026, after jumping hand-in-hand from their 9th-floor balcony around 2 AM following a dispute with parents over online gaming addiction.


Gaming Fight Fatal: 3 Ghaziabad Sisters Leap from 9th Floor

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next magnum opus Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as villain Kumbha, blends Hindu mythology like Ramayana episodes with time travel across Antarctica, Africa, and Varanasi for a global April 7, 2027 theatrical release in IMAX format.


SS Rajamouli's Varanasi: Mythology Meets Time Travel Epic 

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused Rawalpindi police of violent suppression during a tense sit-in outside Adiala Jail on February 4, 2026, where authorities detained dozens of workers demanding access to jailed leader Imran Khan.


Rawalpindi Rage: PTI Workers Brutalized Outside Jail

France unveiled 32 monumental Savonnerie carpets commissioned by Louis XIV in 1668 for the Louvre's Grand Galerie during a historic exhibition at Paris' Grand Palais from February 1-8, 2026-the first time these masterpieces are displayed together in over 350 years.


Louis XIV's Savonnerie Carpets Unveiled at Grand Palais

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, advancing critical minerals, nuclear energy, defense, and trade ties after President Trump's tariff reduction to 18% on Indian exports.



Jaishankar's DC Minerals Mission: Rubio, Bessent Talks

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on February 3, 2026, transitioning from the fresh India-US trade deal to deeper strategic ties.



Minerals to Missiles: Jaishankar's Post-Trade Talks with Rubio, Bessent 

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on February 3, 2026, when armed men stormed his residence in Zintan, western Libya, shooting the 53-year-old dead.


Gaddafi Son Gunned Down: Saif al-Islam Assassinated 

US forces shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier in the Arabian Sea, even as President Trump confirmed nuclear talks with Tehran remain on track.



Iran-U.S. Talks: F-35 Downs Iran Drone: Talks Hold Amid Tensions 

China's oceanographic research vessel Da Yang Yi Hao, equipped with signals intelligence gear, has been tracked operating near the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea since early February 2026 amid US-Iran tensions.



China's Spy Ship Shadows US Carrier in Tense Arabian Sea

Reports indicate President Trump ordered a partial withdrawal of the US carrier strike group led by USS Abraham Lincoln from the Arabian Sea on February 4, 2026, hours after Iran cited the move as proof of de-escalation enabling nuclear talks in Istanbul.



Trump Signals U.S. Naval Pullback as Iran Nuclear Talks Kick Off

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, immediately following President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25%.



Jaishankar-Rubio: Trade to Minerals Post-Tariff Cut

 Iran's use of cryptocurrencies has surged in recent years and it is drawing increased scrutiny from U.S. authorities amid concerns that digital assets may be helping the country bypass international sanctions.

U.S. Tracks Iran's $8B Crypto Boom Amid Sanctions Fears

The world health organisation has issued a stark warning on the state of global health emergencies. The UN health agency is seeking one billion dollars in emergency funding this year to respond to 36 of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Including Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the democratic republic of Congo.


W.H.O Seeks $1 Bn to Fight Global Health Crises 

Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre sharply rebuked President Trump's claims that the US singlehandedly props up NATO, emphasizing mutual benefits and rejecting any "charity" narrative during a February 2, 2026, Oslo Security Conference speech.


Norway - U.S.: Norway Rejects Trump's Claim on NATO

US forces downed an Iranian drone nearing the USS Abraham Lincoln on February 3, 2026, as Iran demands shifting nuclear talks from Istanbul to Oman and limiting scope to bilateral nuclear issues only.



US Downs Iran Drone as Nuclear Talks Hit Venue Snag

India's DRDO achieved a major milestone by successfully flight-testing Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, at Chandipur, Odisha, paving the way for the Astra Mk-3 missile with over 350 km range.



DRDO's SFDR Leap: Astra Mk-3 Nears 350km Strike

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, hours after President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal slashing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25% (plus prior punitive levies).


India-U.S.: Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Bessent Post-Trade Deal

President Trump urged Republicans to "nationalize" voting processes in at least 15 states during a February 2, 2026, podcast, claiming irregularities in Democrat-led areas threaten fair elections.



Trump's Election Power Grab: Nationalize Voting Now

A US F-35C fighter jet from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the carrier in the Arabian Sea, about 500 miles off Iran's coast, ignoring US de-escalation efforts.



 U.S. Navy Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea Showdown 

Israel's government faces backlash over Defense Minister Israel Katz's push to shut down IDF-run Army Radio (Galei Tzahal) by March 1, 2026, prompting the Supreme Court to demand justification.


Israel's Army Radio Closure Sparks Free Speech Fury

US forces downed an Iranian Shahed-139 drone aggressively approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026, as nuclear talks with Tehran continue apace.



U.S.-Iran: U.S. Downs Iranian drone, Talks On Track 

India's Union Budget 2026 balances taxpayer relief with revenue targets, hiking securities transaction charges to 0.05% while projecting direct tax receipts at ₹28.7 lakh crore to fund growth initiatives.



Budget 2026: STT to 0.05%, Tax Receipts Hit ₹28.7L Cr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Budget 2026 for fostering new leaders and innovators while strengthening India's development trajectory through strategic reforms.



Budget 2026: PM: Budget Will Birth India's Next Generation Leaders

PM Modi hailed Union Budget 2026 as a "futuristic highway of opportunities" that empowers women, youth, and small industries while propelling India beyond fastest-growth status toward Viksit Bharat 2047.


Budget 2026: PM Modi: Budget 2026 Fuels Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision

India's Union Budget 2026 simplifies tax compliance by extending the revised ITR filing window to March 31, launching the streamlined New Income Tax Act 2025, reducing TCS rates, and easing overall filing processes.



Budget 2026: Revised ITRs Till March 31: Budget Eases Tax Filing

India's Union Budget 2026 introduces a simplified New Income Tax Act effective April 1 alongside ₹11 lakh crore capex allocation for FY26, prioritizing infrastructure and manufacturing revival.



India Budget 2026: Sitharaman Unveils Tax Overhaul, Infra Mega Spend 

In an era where engines are getting smaller and quieter, the Land Rover defender v8 screams in protest. It is huge, it is thirsty, and it is absolutely magnificent. On this episode of WION drive, diksha gets behind the wheel of the most powerful defender ever built. With a supercharged 5.0-liter v8 engine under the hood, this isn't just an off-roader...It’s a statement. Is it practical? Probably not. Is it unforgettable? Absolutely. The last of a kind


The Magnificent 8 | Land Rover Defender V8 | Stories in Motion

Bobbee Singh is a legend in the Indian motorcycling scene. Known for Old Delhi motorcycles and his cast-iron Royal Enfield rebuilds, he is a man who builds machines with a soul. Meraj catches up with Bobbee in goa for a one-of-a-kind ride in a custom sidecar. From the mechanics of the build to the philosophy of the rider, this is a story about slowing down and living the 'Susegaad life.'


Sidecar Chronicles | the Susegaad Ride | Stories in Motion 

India's Union Budget 2026 underscores the government's commitment to fulfilling public aspirations through sustained economic stability and high growth, building on self-reliance measures that have reduced import dependencies.



Budget 2026: Fulfilling People's Dreams via Stable Growth

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