January 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Build 125-Foot Raja Raja Chola Statue at Grand Chola Museum

Tamil Nadu government will install a 125-foot statue of Chola king Raja Raja Chola at the Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur. The project aims to honor Tamil heritage and is inspired by the Statue of Unity.

January 31, 2026

China Grants UK Citizens 30-Day Visa-Free Travel in Historic UK-China Deal

China will allow British citizens to travel visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and business. Announced during UK PM Keir Starmer's 2026 Beijing visit, this move aims to boost travel and trade, marking a fresh chapter in UK-China relations after years of tensions.

January 31, 2026

US Government Partially Shuts Down Amid Last-Minute Funding Deal Excluding Homeland Security

The US government partially shut down after a Senate deal failed to cover Homeland Security funding. Talks on immigration policies continue amid criticism and a civil rights probe.

January 31, 2026

French Lawmakers Demand Explanation After Capgemini Signs $4.8M Contract With ICE to Track Migrants

French politicians and ministers have reacted sharply after Capgemini’s US subsidiary signed a multimillion-dollar contract with ICE to help trace and expel migrants. The contract, revealed to offer bonuses up to $365m, has raised strong human rights concerns and calls for transparency.

January 31, 2026

Peeyush Pandey Named New West Bengal DGP in Major Police Reshuffle Ahead of Polls

West Bengal police sees a big shake-up with Peeyush Pandey appointed as the new Director General of Police. Key officers including Kolkata's Police Commissioner have been moved in a strategic reshuffle just before Assembly elections.