January 20, 2026

Kerala Cuts Vehicle Fitness Test Fees by Up to 50% After Union Fee Hike

Kerala government has reduced vehicle fitness test fees by up to 50% following backlash against recent Union government fee hikes. New rates ease costs for older vehicles, helping public transport operators stay afloat.

January 20, 2026

UK Approves Large Chinese Embassy in London Amid Security Concerns and Legal Challenge

The UK government has approved a massive new Chinese embassy in east London. Residents near the site plan a legal fight. Security concerns and espionage fears stir political debate.

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.