January 2, 2026

California Delays Canceling 17,000 Truckers' Licenses Till March Amid Lawsuit Fight

California will delay the cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March. This move gives truckers more time after immigrant groups sued. The US Dept of Transportation warned about losses of $160 million over rule issues.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Role in First Amendment Shaping Freedom of Expression in India

Tamil Nadu played a key role in India's First Amendment to the Constitution, shaping freedom of speech after the Supreme Court ruled against a state ban on the magazine Cross Roads. The 1950 verdict invalidated restrictive laws and defined reasonable limits on expression, confirmed later by Parliament’s approval of the amendment.

January 2, 2026

Online Clash: HAF and Historian Audrey Truschke Battle Over Hindutva in US

The Hindu American Foundation and historian Audrey Truschke exchanged sharp words online about Hindu nationalism in the US. Truschke called HAF 'far-right' using a Pakistan-linked article. HAF’s Suhag Shukla hit back, calling the source propaganda and defending Hindu Americans.

January 2, 2026

J&K Police Act on 130+ VPN Users in Kashmir; Army Destroys Ammo Dropped Near LoC

On January 1, 2026, J&K Police took action against over 130 locals for VPN use in Kashmir amid a ban. Meanwhile, the Army destroyed explosives and narcotics dropped by drone near the Line of Control.

January 2, 2026

120 Australian Leaders Demand Royal Commission Into Bondi Beach Attack and Antisemitism

More than 120 top Australian figures, including former Reserve Bank chiefs and billionaires, call for a national royal commission on antisemitism and the Bondi beach terror attack. They stress the need for clear answers and national unity amid rising violence against Jews. The PM resists, favoring a departmental review instead.