January 13, 2026

Women’s Groups Demand Action Over Actress Anasuya Bharadwaj’s Online Harassment

Women’s and Transgender Organisations condemn online abuse and deepfake attacks on Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj. They demand legal action and media accountability over misogynistic content that fuels harassment.

January 13, 2026

India Denies Suspending Trade with Afghanistan Amid Iran Protests

India on January 13, 2026, rejected claims about halting trade with Afghanistan due to unrest in Iran. The government called the circulated letter a fake, spread by Pakistani propaganda accounts.

January 13, 2026

LDF’s C.B. Rajeev Wins Onakkoor Ward in Kerala Local Body Election by 221 Votes

In Kerala’s Onakkoor ward election, C.B. Rajeev of CPI(M) secured 558 votes, beating UDF’s Jose T.P. by 221 votes. The election was delayed due to a candidate's death, and voter turnout was 81.74%.

January 13, 2026

Israel to Build Bypass Road in West Bank, Blocking Palestinians in E1 Area

Israel plans to build a bypass road in the West Bank's E1 area next month. The road will bar Palestinians from key routes and help expand Israeli settlements, said Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Critics warn it shuts down hopes for a Palestinian state and divides the territory further.

January 13, 2026

Films with Political Themes Face Hurdles in Certification Process

Popular films that raise political questions or have actors active in politics face tougher certification checks. This trend is causing fresh challenges for filmmakers in India.