January 27, 2026

Bank Employees in Kalaburagi Strike for Five-Day Work Week Amid Govt Delay

Bank staff in Kalaburagi held a one-day strike demanding the five-day work week promised in the 12th Bipartite Wage Settlement. They urged the Union government to approve the agreement pending for over a year.

January 27, 2026

Texas Governor Orders Schools to List All H-1B Visa Workers in Public Education

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed all public K-12 schools and universities to provide a full list of employees on H-1B visas. He challenges the need for foreign workers in public education and plans an action soon.

January 27, 2026

Congress Questions India's Economic Data, Warns of Rising Inequality Ahead of Union Budget 2026

Congress doubts official economic numbers and reports rising inequality, job losses, and shrinking welfare as Union Budget looms. The party urges honest data and criticizes 'Make in India' and welfare cuts.

January 27, 2026

Spain to Regularise 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Historic Update

Spain’s socialist government has approved a decree to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers by April 2025. Applicants must prove no criminal record and 5 months’ residence before deadline. This move breaks from Europe’s tough stance and aims to boost economy and social cohesion.

January 27, 2026

Sweden Eyes Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13 Amid Child Gang Rise

Sweden plans to drop the criminal responsibility age from 15 to 13 for serious crimes due to more children joining violent gangs. The move faces mixed reactions from authorities but targets crimes like murder and bombings.