February 3, 2026

Dubai RTA Opens 82nd Online Auction for 300 Premium Vehicle Number Plates from Feb 9

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority starts its 82nd online auction on Feb 9, 2026, offering 300 premium vehicle number plates with 2 to 5 digits. Residents can register from Feb 2 and bid digitally for unique, status-symbol plates in a 7-day event.

February 3, 2026

Cold Snap in Florida Stuns Green Iguanas, Leaves Them Falling From Trees

A rare cold spell in Florida has frozen green iguanas in place, causing many to fall from trees. The public can now safely collect these stunned reptiles without a permit.

February 3, 2026

Lagos Govt Demolishes Over 3,000 Makoko Homes, Displaces 10,000 Amid Safety Concerns

Lagos state bulldozed and burnt over 3,000 homes in Makoko lagoon, displacing 10,000 people. The government cites safety hazards under high voltage lines. Residents call it a 'land grab'. Protests met with tear gas; schools and clinics also lost.

February 3, 2026

Tamil Nadu Tops India's Economic Survey with 11.19% Growth and Manufacturing Boom

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights Tamil Nadu as India's fastest growing state economy at 11.19%, led by manufacturing growth of 14.74% and export doubling to $52 billion. The state shines in industrial diversity, climate action, and urban development.

February 3, 2026

India's 2026 Security Outlook: Regional Strains, Operation Sindoor Success, and Rising Challenges

In 2026, India’s security remains tense with unresolved issues in neighboring countries. While Operation Sindoor marks a military success, fresh threats from Pakistan, instability in Bangladesh, and China's military growth keep India alert. U.S. ties cool as America pulls back, complicating India's security strategy in the Indo-Pacific.