January 27, 2026

Bank Employees Protest in Shivamogga Demanding Five-Day Work Week

On January 27, bank employees in Shivamogga protested for a five-day work week following a nationwide call by UFBU. They claim this will improve health and service without disrupting customers, as ATMs and online banking remain open.

January 27, 2026

Supreme Court Bids Adieu to VIP Darshan Petition at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple

The Supreme Court on Jan 27 refused to hear a petition against VIP darshan at Shri Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain. CJI Surya Kant said, “In the presence of Mahakal, nobody is a VIP,” pushing temple access decisions back to authorities.

January 27, 2026

UP Govt Suspends Bareilly Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri After Resignation Over Policy Criticism

Uttar Pradesh suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri after he resigned, criticizing government policies and new UGC rules. An inquiry will probe his alleged indiscipline.

January 27, 2026

Karnataka Forms Gig Workers Welfare Board With Low Initial Levy on Platforms

Karnataka sets up a new board to support gig workers. A welfare fee between 1% and 1.5% will be charged on platforms like Uber, Zomato, and Amazon to fund social security benefits.

January 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana CMs Meet in Chandigarh to Discuss SYL Canal Dispute

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met in Chandigarh to discuss the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue. The meeting aims to find a solution to the decades-old water dispute but remains inconclusive.