January 21, 2026

IMC Commissioner Transferred After Deadly Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore

After a deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore linked to contaminated water, IMC Commissioner Dileep Kumar Yadav was transferred. Despite deaths, he got a new government post, raising questions on accountability.

January 21, 2026

Australia Passes Strong Hate Laws After Bondi Attack; Experts Warn on NDIS Assessment Tool

Australia’s parliament passed its toughest hate speech laws to fight hate and gun access after the Bondi attack. Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls for ongoing fight against antisemitism. Meanwhile, psychologists warn the new NDIS assessment tool may harm disabled people due to limited testing.

January 20, 2026

Kerala Police Ordered to Act on False Report in Thrissur Rape Case

Kerala Police Complaints Authority has directed action against officers for filing a false report in a rape case involving a Thrissur man. The complaint revealed serious officer misconduct and prosecutorial lapses.

January 20, 2026

Kerala Devaswom Board Appeals SC Against High Court Ruling on Guruvayur Appointments

Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board has moved the Supreme Court against the Kerala High Court's decision blocking its appointment powers in Guruvayur Devaswom and aided schools. The Board seeks a stay, stating its role is only recruitment, not temple affairs. The High Court demands fresh appointment by a special committee.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Cancels CBI Probe Order on Ambience Mall Land Dispute in Gurugram

The Supreme Court overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order for a CBI probe into Gurugram's Ambience Mall construction on land meant for housing. It called the High Court's order 'ex facie erroneous' and stayed a ₹10 crore environmental fine on the builder.