January 16, 2026

BJP Sets January 19-20 Schedule for National President Election

BJP announced the schedule for its national president election. Nominations open on January 19 and the new president will be named January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed.

January 16, 2026

Telangana Speaker Dismisses BRS Disqualification Petitions Against Two MLAs

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar refused to disqualify two BRS MLAs accused of joining Congress. BRS leader K T Rama Rao slammed Congress for shielding defectors and vowed to fight on.

January 16, 2026

Trump Allies Chase $200M Bosnia Pipeline Deal to Cut Russian Gas Dependence

Two former Trump campaign members are exploring a $200m pipeline project in Bosnia to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Meetings with Bosnian leaders are ongoing but contract not yet awarded.

January 16, 2026

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act to Control Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

US President Trump threatens to invoke the rare Insurrection Act to stop violent protests in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement. After an agent shot a man, clashes erupted and federal property was damaged. Governor requests calm as tensions rise.

January 16, 2026

BMC Election Results May Delay Due to New Counting Method in Mumbai

Mumbai's BMC election results for 227 wards may delay on January 16 due to a new counting system. Returning Officers will count two wards at a time, causing staggered announcements.