January 14, 2026

Mysuru Residents Oppose Cutting 48 Trees for Flyover, Demand Safer Road Measures

In Mysuru, locals and environmental groups strongly oppose cutting 48 trees for a planned flyover on Outer Ring Road. They urge authorities to use signals, speed breakers, and signs instead to reduce accidents.

January 14, 2026

Indian Govt Denies Asking Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code

The Indian government is reportedly in talks to require smartphone makers to share source code and notify updates. The government denies demanding source code. Digital rights groups call for transparency.

January 14, 2026

Seven Arrested for Tribal Leader Soma Munda's Murder in Jharkhand Over Land Dispute

Jharkhand police arrested seven people linked to the January 7 murder of tribal head Soma Munda in Khunti. The killing followed a land dispute over 3.16 acres in Jiarappa village. Two shooters remain at large as the hunt continues.

January 14, 2026

200 Stray Dogs Killed in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Police Book Sarpanches

Nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned and killed in Telangana’s Kamareddy district, pushing the total to 500 in a week. Police have registered cases against six, including five sarpanches, linked to the killings. The Supreme Court voiced concern over stray animal norms and dog-bite incidents across India.

January 14, 2026

Maharashtra SEC Bans Mics, Large Groups in Door-to-Door Campaigning After Public Canvassing Ends

Maharashtra SEC bars microphones and group rallies in door-to-door campaigns for civic polls after public canvassing ends. Candidates may visit homes solo or in groups of five maximum. Opposition hits back, calling the rules weak.