January 27, 2026

CPI(M) Councillor V.K. Nishad Breaks Parole, Joins Protest in Kannur

Convicted CPI(M) councillor V.K. Nishad, out on emergency parole, reportedly breaks rules by joining a party protest in Kannur. His parole conditions forbid political activities. The incident has raised questions about parole enforcement and demands for action.

January 27, 2026

Telangana Sets February 11 for Municipal Elections Covering 7 Corporations, 116 Municipalities

Telangana State Election Commission has announced polls for 7 municipal corporations and 116 municipalities on February 11. Over 52 lakh voters will elect 2,996 representatives in a single-phase election.

January 27, 2026

Delhi Students Protest UGC’s New Equity Regulations, Fear Campus Chaos and Reverse Discrimination

Over 100 students protested outside UGC in Delhi against new Equity Regulations, demanding a rollback. They fear the rules will create chaos and target innocent students.

January 27, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Petition Against VIP Darshan at Mahakaleshwar Temple

The Supreme Court refused to hear a case against VIP darshan at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple, stating it cannot control who enters a temple or when. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “In the presence of Mahakal, nobody is a VIP.” The court also praised limited government role in improving temple facilities in Karnataka.

January 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Tribal Students Gain 153 Seats in Top Institutes, State Aims to Triple Admissions by 2026

Tamil Nadu’s government announced 153 tribal students secured seats in premier institutes for 2025-26. The Tribal Welfare Department plans to triple this figure and reduce dropouts with strong support and guidance.