January 21, 2026

Maharashtra to verify Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries physically after e-KYC issues

Maharashtra’s Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare announced physical verification for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries. This comes after confusion and technical glitches in the e-KYC process. The scheme offers ₹1,500 monthly aid to women from low-income families.

January 21, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging Talaq-e-Hasan Divorce in India

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on January 21, 2026, challenging Talaq-e-Hasan, a Muslim divorce practice, questioning its constitutionality and regulation amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

January 21, 2026

Air Force One Returns Mid-Flight Over Electrical Issue, Trump Switches Planes to Continue Davos Trip

President Donald Trump's Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical problem. He later switched to a different plane and resumed his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

January 21, 2026

ASHA Workers Detained in West Bengal While Protesting for Salary Hike and Insurance

Several ASHA workers were detained in West Bengal on January 21 while marching to Swasthya Bhawan for better pay and insurance. Police blocked them at key railway stations and tightened security. Protesters demand a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹15,000 and ₹5 lakh insurance cover for death on duty.

January 21, 2026

Iran’s Central Bank Moves $507m in Tether Crypto Backed by Nigel Farage

Iran’s central bank reportedly used over $507 million in Tether stablecoins, a cryptocurrency championed by Nigel Farage. This move may help Iran bypass sanctions, stirring debate on crypto regulation and Farage’s backing of Tether.