January 6, 2026

Gate Damaged at Hippargi Barrage, Water Leaks; State Govt Launches Repairs

One gate at Hippargi barrage on Krishna river in Bagalkot got damaged, causing large water leakage. Officials say 0.72 tmcft leaked so far. State govt will repair damage soon.

January 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt Issues SOP for Public Gatherings Over 5,000 Amid Safety Crackdown

Tamil Nadu government has released a detailed SOP to regulate public events with over 5,000 attendees following a deadly 2025 rally stampede. The SOP includes strict venue approvals, application timelines, crowd control rules, and police deployment norms to ensure safety at large gatherings.

January 6, 2026

Venezuelan Security Forces Detain 14 Journalists Amid Maduro Seizure Fallout

At least 14 journalists were detained in Venezuela while covering the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro by US forces. Most were foreign reporters, searched and later released. Heavy police and armed groups patrol Caracas, creating fear among locals as political tensions escalate.

January 6, 2026

Israel Plans Massive Illegal Settlement in E1, Threatening Palestinian State Hope

Israel is moving fast to build 3,401 homes in the E1 area of the West Bank, risking a permanent split between Palestinian areas and blocking East Jerusalem. The plan has global critics who say it breaks international law and undermines peace talks. Officials predict bulldozers could start work within a year, intensifying tensions.

January 6, 2026

Election Commission Rejects NRC Link, Defends Voter Roll Revision in Supreme Court

The Election Commission of India denies claims that its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a parallel NRC. It says it has a constitutional duty to remove foreigners from voter lists. Almost 3 crore names were deleted from Uttar Pradesh draft voters list. The EC states the process targets only voters above 18, unlike NRC.