January 13, 2026

Bengaluru Civic Polls Set by June 30 After Five-Year Wait, Congress Leads Race

The Supreme Court has ordered Karnataka to hold Bengaluru civic elections by June 30, 2026. Congress is ahead with 1,100 applications. BJP and JD(S) prepare to compete. Leaders from all parties made strong remarks on poll readiness and their plans.

January 13, 2026

DHS Clarifies Viral Video of Immigration Agent Entering Porta-Potty with Handcuffed Man

A viral video showed an immigration agent entering a portable toilet with a handcuffed detainee in Brooklyn Center. DHS confirmed the detainee was a man who needed to use the restroom and said protocols prevent leaving suspects alone in enclosed spaces.

January 13, 2026

Kerala Teachers Clash Over ‘Vijnana Yatra’ Mega Quiz During Exam Season

Kerala teachers’ bodies are at loggerheads over the 'Vijnana Yatra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz'. KPSTA calls for its withdrawal citing exam stress and political bias, while KSTA defends the quiz, calling the objections baseless.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Appoints Judge Sunaina Sharma for CBI Coal Scam Trials

The Supreme Court has named Sunaina Sharma as the new special judge to handle coal scam cases probed by the CBI. This move replaces Judge Sanjay Bansal, whose six-month tenure ended months ago.

January 12, 2026

Sonam Wangchuk Challenges Detention in Supreme Court Over Ladakh Protests

Sonam Wangchuk told the Supreme Court that his detention after Ladakh protests was based on vague and copied grounds. His lawyer, Kapil Sibal, argued the detention order ignored evidence and misrepresented facts. They also questioned a key part of the National Security Act used against him.