January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Slams EC for Stressing 1.36 Crore West Bengal Voters Over Electoral Roll Errors

The Supreme Court criticized the Election Commission for causing stress to 1.36 crore West Bengal voters during its Special Intensive Revision. Notices for 'logical discrepancies' like spelling mismatches and age gaps have triggered confusion and delays ahead of final voter list publication.

January 20, 2026

Violent Clash Erupts Between TMC and BJP Over Form 7 Submission in West Bengal

Supporters of TMC and BJP clashed fiercely in West Bengal on January 19 while submitting Form 7 for electoral roll revision. BJP workers faced attacks and flames as police remained passive. Political leaders accuse each other of sabotaging the election process.

January 20, 2026

Thousands March Against Vadhavan Port Project, Demand Forest Rights and MNREGA Support

Thousands protested in Dahanu, Maharashtra, demanding the scrapping of the Vadhavan port project. They also called for enforcing the Forest Rights Act and protecting MNREGA benefits. Organised by the CPI(M) and All India Kisan Sabha, the protest will end at Palghar collector’s office tomorrow.

January 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 to Open with Governor’s Address Amid Political Changes

Tamil Nadu’s first 2026 Assembly session starts January 20 with the Governor's speech. The session will feature key debates, respect for late DMK MLA K. Ponnusamy, and political shifts involving AIADMK, DMK, and PMK.

January 20, 2026

Bangladesh Says Most Minority Violence in 2025 Was Criminal, Not Communal

Bangladesh's interim government states most 2025 incidents involving minorities were criminal, not communal. Only 71 of 645 cases had communal elements, sparking debate amid Indian pressure.