January 31, 2026

Rajasthan Assembly Disrupts Over Alleged Voter Roll Irregularities Using Form-7

Rajasthan Assembly was disrupted as Congress accused misuse of Form-7 in voter deletion during electoral roll revision. The ruling party said Election Commission controls elections. The Speaker adjourned the House amid heated exchanges.

January 31, 2026

Students Protest Against UGC’s 2026 Caste Equity Rules Across India

Students at Lucknow and Delhi Universities protest UGC’s new 2026 caste equity rules fearing campus division and unfair treatment. Administration stays the regulation amid nationwide uproar.

January 31, 2026

Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Theft Accused Shot by UP Police, Slams 'Encounter' Shootings

Allahabad High Court granted bail to a theft accused shot by UP police during an encounter. The court condemned routine police firing on accused, calling it unlawful punishment by police instead of judiciary. Fresh strict guidelines for police encounters in UP were also issued.

January 31, 2026

Budget 2026-27 Must Tackle Women’s Time Poverty to Boost India’s Growth

India's Budget 2026-27 should focus on relieving women’s time poverty, valuing unpaid work, and increasing women’s workforce participation with better schemes and skills.

January 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly Dissolved, President's Rule Imposed Amid Emergency in 1976

On January 31, 1976, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dismissed Tamil Nadu's DMK government led by M. Karunanidhi. A report accused the state government of corruption and secessionist acts. The Assembly was dissolved, and President’s Rule was imposed during the Emergency.