The saffron reedtail damselfly, identified as part of the Platystictidae family, was recently discovered in Madugundu, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, marking its first appearance in the northern Western Ghats of India.

Bart De Wever has taken the oath as the new Prime Minister of Belgium in a ceremony before King Philippe of Belgium.

World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4th to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The theme for 2025-2027 is 'United by Unique.'

The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative is aimed at promoting battlefield tourism and celebrating the valor of India's Armed Forces, with 77 historically significant sites identified for tourism.

Avaada Group, specializing in renewable energy and green hydrogen, has partnered with Casale, a leader in ammonia technology, to develop a 1,500 tons per day green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, Odisha.

The Gujarat government has formed a five-member committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai to assess and draft a bill for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The Indian government has increased the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, aiming to attract global insurers into the Indian market.

Maharashtra has announced plans to establish India's first AI university. A dedicated task force has been formed to work on this ambitious project.