By BV. Phani Kumar

Trending Highlights: Feb 6-7, 2026

US House debates impeachment articles against President Trump, marking potential third such action in history amid partisan clashes. White House calls it a witch hunt; vote outcome could trigger Senate trial. High tension in Washington as Republicans defend, Democrats push forward.​

RBI Monetary Policy Committee holds repo rates steady, citing Goldilocks economy with 7.3% GDP growth and 2% inflation for FY26. Door open for future cuts; new GDP/inflation series announced soon. Focus on data-driven approach amid India-US trade deal boost.

Global terrorism forecast warns of 2026 attacks in Asia, Middle East, Africa; 95% in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Pakistan. Isolated Western incidents expected, e.g., Sydney-style family attacks. Migrant integration key to curb radicalization.​

Supreme Court rules trial courts must offer free legal aid to accused before witness exams; state employees can’t claim dearness allowance twice yearly without rules. Pupil-teacher ratio in Maharashtra under RTE scrutiny. Rejects IPS officer’s cadre claim.

India-US trade agreement first tranche signing by mid-March; US tariffs drop to 18% via executive order. Boosts growth certainty per economists; RBI notes supportive factors.​

Global (20 Highlights)

US Impeachment Debate
House Republicans fault Obama-era security lapses in old report, no Clinton wrongdoing. Trump posts deleted racist content on Obamas. Navy signals strength in Iran talks.​

Libya Gadhafi Son Funeral
Thousands attend funeral of Moammar Gadhafi’s son in Libyan town. Trump announces TrumpRX initiative.​

Thailand Election Rallies
Political parties rally ahead of upcoming elections. Lahore kite festival revives with vibrant skies.​

Global Terror Forecast
Attacks predicted in Sudan, Mali, Nigeria; Western cities scaled back NYE 2026 events over threats. Extremism lingers in diaspora communities.​

Western Security Concerns
Bondi Beach family attack example; North America, Europe face periodic strikes despite low volume.​

Trump Washington Tensions
Democrats describe hostile relations; impeachment floor debate live with historic votes.​

Iran-US Military Signal
Adm. Brad Cooper attends talks, hinting strikes if negotiations fail.​

Geopolitical Rivalries
Intensified competition shapes 2026 terror environment per RSIS.​

Pakistan Balochistan Ops
67 terrorists killed; 21 others dead in recent actions.​

Australia Radicalization
Poor integration fuels extremism in physical/digital spaces.​

Latin America Threats
Insurgents mount attacks amid global patterns.​

Europe Isolated Incidents
Expected despite primary focus on Global South.​

New Zealand Risks
Low-level threats from monitored communiques.​

Sydney Attack Echo
Family-based incident draws attention.​

Western NYE Cancellations
Due to security, recent tragedies.​

Pakistan JEM Neutralized
Indian Army kills terrorists in ops.​

Global Trade Risks
RBI notes evident risks impacting policy.​

Cyber Fraud Shield
RBI readies ₹25,000 protection for victims.​

Trump Social Media
Election conspiracy video posted, deleted.​

US-Iran Standoff
Military showcase during negotiations.​

India (30 Highlights, Telugu States Focus)

Manipur New CM
Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in with ministers; assembly convenes after 1.5 years.​

Parliament Uproar
Lok Sabha passes President’s address motion without PM Modi reply amid opposition chaos.

RBI Policy Stance
Unchanged rates; liquidity management key.​

J&K Operation Kiya
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists neutralized in Udhampur.​

Nagaland Pact
Centre, govt sign with ENPO; Frontier Authority formed.​

Manipur Law Priority
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla emphasizes order.​

Sikkim Quake
Magnitude 4.0 hits Namchi.​

PM Modi Malaysia Visit
Preps amid global concerns.​

Free Coaching Launch
Govt ties with Physics Wallah for exams.​

Telangana Guarantees Delay
Rs 2500 women aid, Rs 4000 pension pending; free bus/power rolled out.​

AP Budget Wins
₹3,300 cr Polavaram aid; high-speed rail via Amaravati.​

Telangana Semiconductor
Mission 2.0 budget doubled to ₹40,000 cr for Hyderabad hub.​

Urban Funds TS
₹1 lakh cr challenge fund aids tier-2 cities like Warangal.​

AP Rowdy Attack
Youth severely injured in Annamayya; police probe.​

Constable Stabbed AP
Most-wanted Nagendra attacks in Satyasai.​

Nizamabad CM Tour
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy visits.​

High Court Order AP
Stay on Jogi Ramesh arrest over remarks; cases in Ibrahimpatnam, Tirupati PS.​

Tiruchanur Remand
Accused shifted to sub-jail per court.​

Telangana Rising Summit
Bharat Future City pitched as net-zero hub.​

Miss World 2025 TS
Boosted tourism showcase.​

CBI Inquiry TS
Ordered into financial matters.​

East Coast Buses
4,000 electric for industrial corridor.​

RTE Pupil Ratio
SC examines Maharashtra norms.​

Legal Aid Mandate
Trial courts must record offers pre-witnesses.​

DA Claim Rejection
SC: No twice-yearly without rules.​

Arbitral Award Upheld
HC erred on notice issuance.​

Bail Discretion
Wrong orders alone no departmental action.​

India Independent Pole
Ex-Singapore FM urges multipolar stance.​

T20 World Cup Prep
India defends title; co-hosts Sri Lanka from Feb 7.​

Trade Talks Advance
Piyush Goyal on US deal timeline.​

Editorials (5 Highlights)

Terror Definition Puzzle
SC grapples with narco-terrorism accusations.​

RBI Goldilocks Zone
Economy strong, inflation controlled; policy pause logical.​

Budget Long-Term Vision
AP/TS infra focus over elections; self-reliance push.​

Parliament Drama
Budget session adjourns amid PM speech deferral.​

Global Democracy Worries
Trump era raises concerns in international discourse.​