January 31, 2026

Madras HC Denies Interim Relief to Tamil Nadu Govt in ₹2.18 crore Rent Dispute

Madras High Court refused interim relief to Tamil Nadu government in its writ appeal over ₹2.18 crore rent dues to landlords of Tambaram Police Commissionerate. Hearing is adjourned for two months with court criticizing state for squatting on private property.

January 31, 2026

Karnataka HC Calls for Court-Monitored Probe into Illegal Sand Mining After Home Minister's Admission

Karnataka High Court orders a court-monitored investigation into illegal sand mining. Home Minister G. Parameshwara had admitted being 'helpless' due to mafia involvement. The court suggests a Central agency or SIT to tackle the issue.

January 31, 2026

Farmers Protest India-EU Free Trade Deal, Call It Economic Colonisation

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) calls the India-EU Free Trade Agreement a plan to hurt Indian farmers and industries. They warn it will open markets to EU goods, threaten farming, and lower jobs. SKM plans protests and a strike on February 12 against the deal and related laws.

January 31, 2026

Trade Unions Reject Supreme Court's Blame on 'Aggressive Unionism' for Industrial Slowdown

Trade unions strongly oppose a Supreme Court remark blaming 'aggressive trade unionism' for industrial stagnation. They cite the constitutional right to association and demand the Court withdraw these remarks.

January 31, 2026

MHA Makes 2-Year Central Deputation Compulsory for IPS Officers to Become Inspector General

The Home Ministry has made it mandatory for IPS officers from 2011 batch onwards to serve two years on Central deputation at SP or DIG level to qualify for Inspector General posts with the Union Government.