January 20, 2026

Kerala Assembly Session Runs Till Jan 24; Tributes and Governor's Address Debate Scheduled

Kerala's first Assembly session in 2026 started on Jan 20 and will continue till Jan 24. The House will pay tributes to noted figures and hold debates on the Governor's address, with bill discussions on the final day.

January 20, 2026

DYFI Activists Halt RSS Prayer Song at Kannur Temple Festival, Allege Political Agenda

DYFI activists stopped RSS-linked prayer song during a temple festival in Kannur, accusing the RSS of using it to spread communal politics. CPI(M) members also joined the protest. DYFI vows strong fights against such communal attempts in festivals.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Review Karnataka High Court Ruling Favoring BJP MLA in Murder Case

The Supreme Court will examine the Karnataka High Court's unusual ruling benefiting BJP MLA B. A. Basavaraja in the Shivaprakash murder case. The top court has asked lower courts not to treat the High Court decision as final and scheduled detailed hearings in April.

January 20, 2026

Violence in Assam's Kokrajhar: One Dead, RAF Deployed, Internet Suspended

Clashes between Bodos and tribals in Assam's Kokrajhar have left one person dead. RAF forces have been deployed, and Internet services suspended to control the unrest.

January 20, 2026

Telangana Delays Rs. 6,000 Per Acre Payment to Farmers Due to Survey Delay

Telangana Govt delays Rs. 6,000 per acre payment under Rythu Bharosa for Rabi season. Survey of cultivated lands is incomplete. Over 70 lakh farmers await support.