January 2, 2026

Kogilu Layout Demolition Families Still Await Promised Houses as Govt Delays Allotment

More than 150 families displaced by Kogilu Layout demolition were promised new homes by January 1, but no houses have been allotted. Delays persist as government finalizes beneficiary lists and eligibility rules. An NGO reports 180 families affected, urging their inclusion. Activists warn government against breaking promises.

January 2, 2026

SalamAir Starts Low-Cost Direct Flights from Muscat to Damascus in 2026

SalamAir will fly direct between Muscat and Damascus twice weekly from May 2026. Tickets start at just OMR 59.99, offering budget travellers quick and easy access to historic Syria. The new route makes weekend trips and cultural visits affordable and hassle-free.

January 2, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Undertrial Innocence Despite Serious Charges

The Supreme Court of India ruled that undertrials remain presumed innocent even in serious cases or stringent laws. Bail is the rule, jail an exception. This key order came in granting bail to DHFL’s Kapil Wadhawan amid a long, complex trial.

January 2, 2026

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January 2, 2026

Karnataka Plans Protest Against New Rural Employment Act, Eyes Own Scheme

Karnataka Congress condemns repealing of MGNREGA and may launch a movement against VB-G RAM G Act. The state plans its own rural job scheme to protect local livelihoods and panchayat powers.