February 4, 2026

Plywood Factory and Car Caught Fire in Kerala; No Injuries Reported

A plywood factory in Perumbavoor and a moving car near Edappally Toll Junction caught fire on February 3, 2026. No one was injured, but the factory suffered major losses. Firefighters quickly controlled both fires.

February 4, 2026

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Abraham Lincoln Carrier in Arabian Sea

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. No US personnel were harmed. The incident happens amid sensitive Iran-US nuclear talks and growing naval tensions.

February 4, 2026

Ex-IMD Official Denied 15 Months Salary Despite Kidney Transplant, Case Reaches Central Information Commission

A former IMD senior observer was denied salary for 15 months after a kidney transplant. Medical bills were reimbursed only after tribunal intervention. The Central Information Commission ordered a probe into missing records under RTI.

February 4, 2026

US shoots down Iranian drone near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

A US F-35C jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The drone's intent was unclear, and no US personnel or equipment were harmed.

February 4, 2026

India-US Trade Deal Boosts Seafood Exports but Sparks Farmers' Concerns and Union Warnings

India’s new trade deal with the US cuts tariffs on seafood, easing exporters’ woes. But farmers fear a flood of cheap imports like soybeans and wheat. Trade unions warn it may harm Indian workers and industries.