January 29, 2026

Farmers Protest Navy Weapons Depot Plan, Oppose Land Acquisition in Eluru

Hundreds of farmers and locals in Eluru district staged a strong protest against proposed land acquisition for a Navy weapons depot. Led by Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham, they blocked roads and demanded the government scrap the project to save fertile farmland.

January 29, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigates Three Firms for H-1B Visa Fraud Using Fake Offices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton orders probe into three North Texas companies accused of scamming H-1B visa program via sham offices. This follows a freeze on hiring H-1Bs in state agencies.

January 29, 2026

Medaram Devotee Count to Cross One Crore as Sammakka Arrives; Telangana Plans Temple Circuit

Medaram expects more than one crore devotees with Sammakka’s arrival. Telangana government plans major development including land acquisition, infrastructure, and temple circuit along Godavari.

January 29, 2026

Greenland’s Inuit Reject Land Sale Amid US Interest, Stress Collective Ownership

Greenland’s indigenous Inuit say their land is shared, not for sale, opposing US President Trump's idea to buy the island. They emphasize a collective bond with the Arctic territory that has lasted 1,000 years.

January 29, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Cancels Flights to Tigray Amid Rising Conflict Fears

Flights from Addis Ababa to northern Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled due to renewed conflict fears. Clashes have been reported in disputed areas as tensions rise ahead of elections.