Daily Inshorts - 01 February 2026

Daily Inshorts - 01 February 2026

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Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links

The former cabinet minister says he does not want to "cause further embarrassment" by his links to the late convicted paedophile.

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

'Marry me' and £20,000 for rent - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in Epstein emails

The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks

Trump earlier said Iran - which is due to begin a live-fire naval exercise in a key shipping route - was in "serious discussions".

Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, energy company says

Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.

Government proposes to exempt award given by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal from income tax

According to the Budget document, the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, inter alia, provide for compensation and an interest on the compensation to be awarded by the tribunal to an individual or his/her legal heir, on account of death or permanent disability or any bodily injury under the said Act

Rajnath praises Coast Guard’s role during Operation Sindoor, urges it to prepare 2047 roadmap

Addressing an event to mark the Indian Coast Guard’s 50th Raising Day, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor displayed “seamless inter-service coordination” within India’s multi-layered maritime security system, and reaffirmed the role of the ICG as a “frontline force”

Government raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to ₹75,000 under new baggage rules

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, a resident or a tourist of Indian origin arriving in India other than by land, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles, up to ₹75,000, if such articles are carried on the person or in the bona fide accompanied baggage of the passenger

‘Something out of ordinary’: Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with college students who witnessed Parliament's Budget session live

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the efforts that are being made to ensure a “better India” for students while drawing a contrast with the India she grew up in

Assam government accused of letting corporate houses take over tribal lands

Political parties and social organisations in Dima Hasao district cite the allotment of more than 9,000 bighas of land for limestone mining to feed cement plants and a proposed mega hydropower project