January 21, 2026

Kerala Hikes Ration Dealers' Salary and Commission From January 1, 2026

Kerala government raises ration dealers' maximum basic wage to ₹21,000 and commission rates up to ₹270 per quintal. The move ends planned dealer protests and starts from January 1.

January 21, 2026

UAE Lawmakers Demand Review of High Medicine Prices, Seek Tougher Controls and Local Drug Production

The UAE faces rising medicine prices as lawmakers push for a review of pharmaceutical pricing. Officials admit gaps in enforcement and plan reforms focusing on local manufacturing and transparency.

January 21, 2026

Syrian Army Enters Al-Hawl Camp After Kurdish Forces Withdraw to Defend Northern Cities

The Syrian army has entered the al-Hawl detention camp housing relatives of suspected Islamic State fighters after Kurdish forces withdrew. The shift follows Kurdish claims of defense needs and a new ceasefire deal. Syria is set to take responsibility for IS prisoners in the region.

January 21, 2026

Supreme Court Extends Interim Protection in ₹3,500 Cr Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Case

Supreme Court grants interim protection to three accused in the ₹3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. It refuses to interfere with High Court’s cancellation of default bail and directs accused to seek regular bail in trial court.

January 21, 2026

Supreme Court Pushes for Special Courts to Speed Up ISIS-Linked Trials

The Supreme Court on January 21 urged the Centre and Delhi government to set up special courts to speed up trials like the ISIS case of Md Heydaitullah. This will avoid accused seeking relief directly from the apex court and make the system stronger.