January 19, 2026

Guatemala Declares 30-Day Emergency After Gangs Kill 8 Cops, Seize Hostages in Prisons

Guatemala’s president has declared a 30-day state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took hostages in three prisons. The government retook all prisons and freed hostages amid rising gang violence.

January 19, 2026

Justice Dipankar Datta Names Violence, Greed, Desire, Anger as Triggers of Modern Litigation in India

In a Supreme Court hearing, Justice Dipankar Datta said violence, greed, desire, and anger drive modern legal battles in India. CJI Surya Kant agreed, highlighting official-builder ties in land issues.

January 19, 2026

KTR Slams BJP for Delaying Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster Sanction

K.T. Rama Rao accuses the BJP-led Centre of deliberate delay in sanctioning the Sircilla Mega Power Loom Cluster. He says it's a political vendetta hurting Telangana's weaving community and demands action in the upcoming Union Budget.

January 19, 2026

Karnataka to Hold Bengaluru Civic Polls with Ballot Papers After May 25; Controversies and Grants in Spotlight

Karnataka announces Bengaluru civic polls after May 25 using ballot papers, not EVMs. DGP Ramachandra Rao faces fresh scandal. Hindutva leaders booked for provocative act. Government grants ₹1.93 crore to promote growth beyond Bengaluru.

January 19, 2026

US to Require $15,000 Bond for Bangladeshi B1/B2 Visa Holders from 2026

From January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals applying for US B1/B2 visas must post a bond up to $15,000. The US Embassy Dhaka cautions against early or unofficial payments.