January 7, 2026

Election Commission Removes 6.5 Crore Names in Draft Electoral Rolls Across Nine States and Three UTs

The Election Commission of India has removed 6.5 crore electors from draft electoral rolls in nine States and three UTs during its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The total electors fell from 50.9 crore to 44.4 crore after the update, reflecting corrections for deaths, migration, and duplicates.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Govt Denies 28-Year Residency Claims After Kogilu Layout Demolition; FIR Filed and Officer Transferred

Karnataka Govt rejects claims that residents lived 28 years in demolished Kogilu Layout homes. Police filed an FIR against four for illegal land sales. Ballari DIG transferred after deadly clash. Controversy grows over alleged police misconduct in Hubballi arrest.

January 7, 2026

CPI(ML) in Prakasam Protests US Attack on Venezuela, Demands Maduro's Release

Communist Party members in Prakasam protested against the US attack on Venezuela. They condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and called it imperialist aggression by the Trump-led US government.

January 7, 2026

Security Forces Clash with Terrorists in Kathua's Kahog Village

An intense encounter broke out in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces engaged terrorists in Kahog village. Reinforcements rushed to the spot to neutralize the threat after sightings of terrorists by locals.

January 7, 2026

UK Cancels First 2026 Flight Returning Asylum Seekers to France

The UK government's first 2026 deportation flight returning asylum seekers to France was cancelled. Detainees scheduled to fly to Paris were informed last minute. Reasons remain undisclosed. This is the first cancellation of a 'one in, one out' removal flight to France, sparking questions over its cost and fairness.