Daily Inshorts - 03 February 2026

Daily Inshorts - 03 February 2026

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Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein

The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home

The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate.

Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew

The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.

Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

As the US and Colombian presidents meet, Orla Guerin joins a police unit tasked with finding and destroying jungle cocaine labs.

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.

‘Imports Can Never Be Fully Eliminated’: Defence Secretary on Make in India

“What India can do is progressively expand the scope of Make in India to minimise import dependence — though it can never be eliminated entirely,” Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said

Punjab Governor Kataria to hold ‘foot march’ for anti-drug awareness in Punjab’s border districts

“The campaign includes a four-day awareness foot march (padyatra) across the border districts of Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Fazilka, aimed at mobilising public participation against drugs,” Punjab Governor said

Rajasthan exploring scope for utilisation of clean energy

RSGL chairperson and Principal Secretary (Mines) T. Ravikanth said that the State’s first LNG plant being established at Neemrana would benefit long-distance vehicles, mining areas, and industrial units

Arunachal Pradesh policeman killed in tiger attack

The Lower Dibang Valley district administration issued an urgent public safety advisory

Youth killed as bike rams metro pillar in Kochi

Daily Inshorts - 02 February 2026

Daily Inshorts - 02 February 2026

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Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published

The peer is accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement

Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999

Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006.

The 17 most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards

The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

ISRO tests thrust chamber for LOX-Methane Engine

The test was conducted at the Thrust Chamber Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri on January 27, 2026

Survey in and around Kolkata shows most students in 17-24 age group read books only occasionally

According to the survey, conducted by the Kolkata-based Sabar Institute and the Sarojini Naidu College for Women, 35% of students in the age group 17-24 years read only occasionally while 25% sat with a book daily

Modi knows how to earna name for himself: Vaiko

‘Cong. leadership tells DMK its strength is being underestimated’

Rajasthan fully prepared to take advantage of budgetary incentives: CM

“The Union Budget will give new strength to all-round development of Rajasthan and support our resolve to achieve the development goals… It is a roadmap for a developed India,” Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said