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By BV. Phani kumar

Trending Highlights: Feb 5-6, 2026

Global (20 Highlights)

• US DHS Shutdown Averted: House Republicans pushed a bill to end the brief government shutdown, funding DHS for two weeks after shootings by federal agents sparked uproar. Trump pledged immediate signature amid partisan divides on ICE reforms.​
• Trump’s Agency Cuts: Trump administration plans to slash USAID staff to under 300, drawing lawsuits from labor groups over dismantling the humanitarian agency.​
• Senate Confirms Vought: Senate voted 53-47 along party lines to confirm Russell Vought as OMB director despite Democrat protests over his Project 2025 ties and 2020 election claims.​
• Trump Anti-Christian Bias Task Force: President Trump signed an executive order naming AG Pam Bondi to head a new task force combating anti-Christian bias.​
• Global Terrorism Forecast: 60-70% of 2026 attacks expected in Africa (Sudan, Mali, Somalia); isolated incidents predicted in West, including North America, Europe.​
• Western NYE Security Cuts: Major cities scaled back 2025-26 New Year’s Eve events due to heightened terror risks and local tragedies.​
• Sydney Bondi Attack Echoes: Family-based terror incident in Australia highlights diaspora radicalization risks in integrated communities.​
• US-India Trade Deal: Washington to cut tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, boosting bilateral ties.​
• Davos 2026 India Delegation: NSA Ajit Doval, Mukesh Ambani, Tata’s N Chandrasekaran attend; Jharkhand pitches growth playbook.​
• Space Data Centres: Cisco eyes space as next frontier for data centres amid global tech shifts.​
• Manipur Law Priority: Governor emphasizes maintaining law and order as top government focus.​
• OSAT Chips Boom: India’s first OSAT founder notes states lining up, beating global margins.​
• Andhra WTC Push: Minister Nara Lokesh advocates three World Trade Centres during Davos.​
• Homeland Security Talks Stall: Republicans rebuff Democrat ICE demands like no masks for officers, risking Feb 14 shutdown.​
• Border Patrol Shooting Fallout: ICU nurse Alex Pretti killed by agent in Minneapolis; spurs DHS bill separation.​
• Vought Nomination Marathon: Democrats held 30-hour Senate floor protest against nominee.​
• USAID Lawsuit: Labor coalition sues Trump over agency cuts.​
• Quad Indo-Pacific Focus: Recent meet emphasizes ties amid regional tensions.​
• Ukraine Donbass Crisis: Ongoing tensions with West imposing new sanctions on Russia.​
• Global South Law Restraint: Article 2(4) curbs power asymmetries for many states.​

India & Telugu States (30 Highlights)

• Union Budget 2026 Telugu Impact: Three high-speed rail corridors from Hyderabad to Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai; AP welcomes growth focus, TS slams neglect.​
• TS Budget Criticism: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka calls it “disgraceful” for ignoring Hyderabad Metro Phase II, Regional Ring Road.​
• AP CM Naidu Praise: Chandrababu Naidu hails balanced budget for industrial reforms.​
• SC Judgments Feb 5: Shashin Patel Vs. Uday Dalal; Dorairaj Vs. Doraisamy; Pramod Kumar Vs. Chhattisgarh listed.​
• SC Raps Telangana: Court extends shield to ex-SIB chief; rebukes state.​
• Telangana EAMCET 2026: Registration starts Feb 19; exam dates announced.​
• TG TET 2026 Answer Key: Released; direct download link available.​
• Mid-Day Meal Incident: 22 students hospitalized in Telangana school.​
• Nurse Kills Parents: Telangana nurse arrested for lethal injection over inter-caste marriage opposition.​
• Revanth Reddy Pitches T Rising: Telangana CM promotes vision to HBS students.​
• Revanth Leads Poll Campaign: From Feb 3 for municipal elections.​
• KTR Slams Coal Minister: Over Singareni tender issue.​
• TGIIC Land Grab Case: Police FIR against officials for Rs 400 cr IDPL scam.​
• Organ Waitlist Crisis: Nearly 5k patients in Telangana.​
• Hot Air Balloon Festival: Inaugural event witnessed in Telangana.​
• AP Water Management: CM Chandrababu vows efficient use; assigns canal repairs to water committees.​
• Nellore Forest Rescue: Police safely locate missing elderly woman in Varikuntapadu.​
• Farmer Loan Waiver: Minister claims up to Rs 2 lakh waived.​
• Revanth Foundation Launch: CM inaugurates development works in Karimnagar.​
• Viveka Murder Probe Ends: CBI tells SC investigation complete.​
• Tirumala Laddu Meet: Key session on chemical contamination; CM to address public.​
• Pawan-BJP Chief Meet: At Naidu residence discussing alliance.​
• Ponnam on Centre Neglect: Alleges TS ignored in budgets since 2014.​
• Budget Infrastructure Boost: Rs 12.2 lakh cr public investment; seven high-speed rails.​
• Youth-Driven Budget: Tax relief, SME fund Rs 10k cr, Biopharma SHAKTI Rs 10k cr.​
• Customs Simplification: Exemptions for manufacturing, minerals.​
• Education Push: Creative tech labs, girls’ hostels in districts.​
• Hyderabad ATM Shooting: Man shot in leg while depositing Rs 6 lakh.​
• AP Assembly Session: Likely budget focus on welfare ahead of elections.​
• Centre-TS Tensions: Coal, metro funding disputes escalate.​

Editorials (5 Highlights)

• Hindu Editorial Feb 5: Analysis on policy shifts, UPSC-relevant insights for Mains.​
• SC Time-Bound Failures: Court delays key constitutional cases; urges harmony in BNSS provisions.
• Budget Southern Gains: Infrastructure favors South vs North; implementation key.​
• Global Geoeconomic Churn: India must adapt; healthcare GDP spend declining.
• International Law Role: Article 2(4) restrains asymmetries for Global South.​