January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Examines Bihar’s Special Revision of Electoral Rolls Amid EC Notices to Millions

The Supreme Court is reviewing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Election Commission's SIR exercise has caused unrest in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism and constitutional questions.

January 20, 2026

BJP Councillor Wants to Move Dry Waste Hub in Thiruvananthapuram, Residents Disappointed

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha demands shifting the dry waste collection centre at Sasthamangalam to Maruthankuzhy in Thiruvananthapuram. Locals fear losing a well-maintained, popular facility used by over 200 people daily for segregated waste.

January 20, 2026

Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem Amid Legal Dispute

Israeli forces tore down buildings at a UN Palestinian refugee agency site in East Jerusalem, citing unpaid taxes. UNRWA calls the act illegal and a breach of international law.

January 20, 2026

India's Senior Leaders Unite at Davos to Showcase Economic Growth and Investment Potential

Senior Union ministers and Chief Ministers from 10 states joined at Davos, praising India's rise as the world's fourth-largest economy and a top investment hub. They highlighted fast-growing states and ambitious economic goals for 2047.

January 20, 2026

Palestinian kids' football pitch in West Bank faces imminent demolition by Israel

A football pitch for Palestinian children near Bethlehem in the West Bank faces demolition by Israeli authorities. Built without permits, the pitch is a rare play space for over 200 kids from the Aida refugee camp. Despite international support and a brief reprieve, the threat looms amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.