A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir early on February 2, with tremors felt across the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar. The quake caused brief panic among residents, but no casualties or damage were reported, officials said.

Bengaluru Lokayukta police caught Inspector Govindaraju of KP Agrahara police station accepting a ₹4 lakh bribe from a builder seeking removal from a cheating case. Authorities registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and investigations are ongoing.

The Baramati plane crash, which killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others, is being investigated on a timeline-based approach, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said. The aircraft’s black box has been recovered for analysis.

The 12th Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) opened in New Delhi, showcasing films promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity, featuring works by children with disabilities, and bringing together filmmakers, educators, and policymakers.

President Trump threatens tariffs on countries, including Mexico, supplying oil to Cuba, aiming to pressure Havana amid fuel shortages. Cuba condemns the move, warning it will worsen citizen hardships, while regional tensions rise over US economic coercion.

India will host the second India‑Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on January 31, a decade after the first. The summit will focus on boosting trade, energy, education, culture, and diplomatic relations with Arab League countries.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in eight years. Discussions focused on easing visa rules, expanding trade, enhancing cooperation, and addressing global security and human rights issues.

A small passenger plane with 15 people on board disappeared during a domestic flight in Colombia. Authorities later located the wreckage near the Venezuelan border. All passengers, including a lawmaker, were confirmed dead, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to Israel in February following an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit is expected to strengthen India–Israel cooperation in defence, security, technology and trade, reinforcing long-standing strategic and diplomatic ties.

US Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid during a Minnesota town hall. She is unharmed. Authorities are investigating the incident as possible assault. Lawmakers and public have strongly condemned the attack.