What Is The Govt Saying

NSW abolishes ‘good character’ at sentencing. Legislation amends the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Attorney General Michael Daley cited victim trauma and social disadvantage. Reform follows advocacy by Harrison James and Jarad Grice.

NSW tightens overseas licence rules from Feb 1, 2026. Drivers 25+ from more countries need knowledge & driving tests. Builds on 6-month conversion rule. Service NSW adds 320 Saturday test slots. Road safety is key.

NSW opens applications for $4,000/year Tertiary Health Study Subsidies. Up to 4,000 students can apply for the Minns Labor Government program, requiring a 5-year commitment to NSW Health. Offers from Feb 2, payments from March 9.

NSW government commits $9 million to wildlife rehabilitators. Following a review led by Trish Doyle MP, the funding will boost training, resources, and mental health support for 8,600+ volunteers rescuing 110,000+ animals annually. The "Wildlife Heroes" initiative will be reinstated.

Deputy Premier returns after seven months battling breast cancer. She thanks Chris Minns, Courtney Houssos, and medical staff. “Unwavering commitment to deliver for the people of New South Wales” remains.

HMCS Charlottetown departs Halifax for six months in the Indo-Pacific. The ship supports Operation HORIZON (peace, stability) and Operation NEON (North Korea sanctions). This deployment showcases RCN power and commitment to regional security.

Minister Miller launches Black History Month, honoring Black Canadians' contributions. Theme: 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance. Highlights initiatives like the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative and Black Entrepreneurship Program.

Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav praised Union Budget 2026 for a ₹4,408 crore boost to AYUSH. The budget aims to strengthen holistic healthcare, promote traditional medicine, and establish three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda.

India's Budget 2026-27 boosts AI data centers with a tax holiday until 2047. Semiconductor Mission 2.0 launches with Rs 1,000 crore. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme gets Rs 40,000 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Punjab today. He described the visit on Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji's Jayanti as a "very special feeling."

Indian Navy Half Marathon held Feb 1, 2026, in New Delhi. Overwhelming response across three race categories. Chief of Naval Staff flagged off 21.1 km race. Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya started 10 km run. Event celebrated fitness, discipline, national pride. 24 countries participated.

Bhupender Yadav hails Union Budget 2026-27 as youth-centric, balancing growth and ecology. Highlights include International Big Cat Alliance, turtle trails, rare-earth corridors, and ₹20,000 crore for Carbon Capture. Aims for a developed India by 2047.

Italy's PM Meloni visited two officers injured in clashes at the Askatasuna centre. She called the attackers "organized criminals" and their actions "attempted murder." Meloni expects the judiciary to act firmly. A meeting on public order is scheduled.

President Tinubu congratulates APC Lagos Publicity Secretary Oluseye Oladejo on his 60th birthday tomorrow, February 2. Tinubu praises Oladejo's dependable service, articulate engagement, and commitment to progressive politics, wishing him more years of impactful service.

President Tinubu celebrates Fela Kuti's posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He calls Fela a fearless voice, revolutionary, and the first African to receive the honor, affirming his global influence on music. Fela lives.

Nigeria calls for inclusive CT strategy in West Africa/Sahel. Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu stresses root causes like poverty, unemployment. Supports frequent high-level engagements to build trust.

President Tinubu welcomes Governor Kefas and Taraba State into APC. VP Shettima pledges development partnership, calling Taraba key to Nigeria's food and energy security.

Putin met with Patriarch Kirill on February 1, 2026, congratulating him on the 17th anniversary of his enthronement. Putin praised Kirill's managerial talent and the Russian Orthodox Church's role in strengthening the nation.

Putin called Naina Yeltsina on February 1, 2026, marking Boris Yeltsin's 95th birthday. The call honored the first Russian president.

West Midlands Trains now under public ownership via DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO) from February 1, 2026. This move aims to improve passenger experience, reduce subsidy, and boost innovation ahead of Great British Railways creation.