January 8, 2026

Supreme Court Demands Honest Affidavits on Private Universities from Union and States

The Supreme Court asked Union and State governments to honestly disclose details on private universities as ordered. It warned against witch-hunts, but demanded affidavits affirmed by top officials. Notices were issued to Chief Secretaries for non-compliance. Hearing is set for January 28.

January 8, 2026

Minneapolis Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Shoots Woman Dead During Immigration Crackdown

Minneapolis is tense after ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Macklin Good. Protests and clashes with law enforcement followed. Officials demand ICE leave, but Homeland Security refuses.

January 8, 2026

BDA Demolishes Over 13 Houses in Ashwath Nagar Without Notice, Probe Ordered

Bengaluru's BDA tore down over 13 houses in Ashwath Nagar abruptly, forcing tenants and owners onto streets. Officials admit notice lapse and promise rehabilitation. Probe led by retired Justice Niyaz Ahmed is underway.

January 8, 2026

Demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque triggers stone-pelting, police injured and arrests in Delhi

A late-night demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate led to stone-pelting on police. Several officers were injured, and multiple people were arrested. The operation was carried out on Delhi High Court orders.

January 8, 2026

Syrian Army Shells Aleppo After Civilian Evacuation as Clashes With Kurdish Forces Intensify

The Syrian army has ordered civilians to leave key Aleppo neighborhoods as fierce fighting with Kurdish forces continues. Over 140,000 people have fled, while deaths and injuries rise amid growing tensions over control of the city and power-sharing disputes.