January 29, 2026

Gauhati HC Takes Up PIL Over Alleged Voter Objection Misuse in Assam Assembly Poll Prep

Gauhati High Court hears PIL on misuse of voter objections in Assam's Special Revision ahead of 2026 Assembly elections. Petitioner demands judicial probe amid CM Sarma’s controversial remarks.

January 29, 2026

Storm Kristin Hits Portugal: At Least 5 Dead, Massive Flooding and Damage

Storm Kristin swept through Portugal, killing at least five people, shutting schools, and causing power outages for 850,000. The storm uprooted trees, overturned a Ferris wheel, and blocked roads, with officials calling it an 'extreme climactic event.'

January 29, 2026

Canada Warns FIFA Visitors No Asylum Allowed; Visa Checks Tightened

Canada tells FIFA fans no asylum claims during visits. Immigration will closely check visas and deny entry if return doubts arise. Overstayers may face bans.

January 29, 2026

Andrew Torba Warns H-1B Visa Holders in US AI Labs Pose National Security Risk

Andrew Torba, American entrepreneur, criticizes H-1B visa holders working in US AI labs as a 'massive national security issue.' His call aligns with 'America First' views pushing to protect US tech jobs from foreigners.

January 29, 2026

H-1B Visa Freeze in Texas May Weaken US University Research, Warns Berkeley Professor

A freeze on new H-1B visa petitions in Texas is raising alarms. UC Berkeley's Jelani Nelson warns it could hurt US university research by blocking top global talent. He cites renowned foreign scholars who boosted Texas universities and fears the freeze could weaken academic standards nationwide.