January 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala Pleas on ED's Juristic Person Status on Jan 20

The Supreme Court will hear petitions by Tamil Nadu and Kerala on January 20, 2026, to decide if the Enforcement Directorate qualifies as a 'juristic person' capable of filing writ petitions under Article 226. Both states challenge the ED's legal status and its writ petition powers.

January 20, 2026

Denmark Protests Trump’s Greenland Plans With 'Make America Go Away' MAGA Caps

Protesters in Denmark wear red caps mocking Trump's MAGA hat, reading 'Make America Go Away,' to oppose his Arctic ambitions. The hats have become a symbol of Danish and Greenlandic resistance, flying high in cold rallies and spreading fast online.

January 20, 2026

NSW Inquiry to Recommend Ban on 'Globalise the Intifada' Phrase Amid Hate Speech Review

A New South Wales inquiry is set to recommend banning the phrase 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi beach terror attack. Jewish groups also want other slogans banned. The move sparks debate over free speech and hate speech laws.

January 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Walks Out of Assembly Amid Controversy over Address

Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of Tamil Nadu Assembly without delivering his usual speech. The Assembly adopted only the government's approved address. Lok Bhavan accused the House of stopping his microphone and ignoring key issues. AIADMK MLAs protested and walked out shortly after.

January 20, 2026

Chinese Tourism to Japan Plummets 45% in December Over Taiwan Tensions

Chinese tourists to Japan fell by about 45% in December amid a diplomatic fight over Taiwan. Despite this, Japan set a new record with 42.7 million visitors in the last year. The drop came after Japan’s PM hinted at military action if China invades Taiwan. China reacted strongly, warning its citizens against travel to Japan.