January 15, 2026

Over 50,000 People in Ernakulam Undergo Hearings to Regain Voting Rights in Special Revision

In Ernakulam, more than 50,000 hearings have been held to reinstate voter rights. This is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the state’s voter rolls, aiming to finalize the list by February 21.

January 15, 2026

Over 3.48 Crore Voters to Decide Maharashtra's 29 Municipal Corporations Including Mumbai on Jan 15

Maharashtra votes on Jan 15 for 29 municipal corporations. Mumbai grabs attention as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after two decades. Over 3.48 crore voters decide 2,869 corporator seats from 15,908 candidates.

January 15, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Leak Investigation

The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home, seizing devices. The probe targets Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones for leaking classified data. Natanson is not the investigation’s focus. The arrest and search raise press freedom concerns as legal protections for journalists weaken.

January 14, 2026

UGC's New 2026 Rules Target Caste Discrimination in Colleges, Include OBCs

The UGC introduced fresh rules to fight caste discrimination in higher education. All institutions must set up equity committees. OBCs are now included under protections. Punishments for breaking rules are tough, ranging up to losing the right to offer degrees.

January 14, 2026

Manipur Insurgents Warned: Surrender Arms, Stop Extortion or Face Action

Manipur officials warn Meitei and Kuki-Zo insurgents to obey ceasefire rules, surrender weapons, and stop extortion. Cadres must stay in camps and reduce numbers or face action.