January 28, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott Orders Freeze on H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies Until 2027

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by all state agencies and public universities until May 2027. The move aims to tackle alleged visa abuses and pressure from MAGA groups, impacting Indian professionals in education, research, and public services.

January 28, 2026

Supreme Court Extends All-Women Committee's Manipur Rehabilitation Role till July 2026

The Supreme Court has extended by six months the tenure of its all-women committee overseeing rehabilitation in violence-hit Manipur. Headed by Justice Gita Mittal, the panel will continue till July 31, 2026, to monitor relief and restoration efforts in the northeast state.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Five Killed

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28, 2026. The private Bombardier Learjet 45 jet crashed, killing all five on board including pilot and co-pilot.

January 28, 2026

SC Agrees Hearing on Judicial Probe into Air India Flight 171 Crash

Supreme Court will soon hear petitions demanding an independent probe into the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 241 at Ahmedabad Airport in 2025. Families and pilots seek a fair investigation, citing safety concerns and flawed inquiry.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash at Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed when their plane crash landed in Baramati. The Learjet 45 crashed while attempting to land, according to DGCA.