January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Against EC’s Special Electoral Roll Revision

The Supreme Court continued hearing petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the goal is to include all eligible voters.

January 6, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland for US Security; Island’s Leaders and Denmark Say No

US President Donald Trump wants to take over Greenland for strategic security reasons. Greenland’s and Denmark’s leaders have strongly rejected his demands, calling it a 'fantasy' and insisting the island is not for sale.

January 6, 2026

Iran Faces Major Protests and US Threats Amid Economic Crisis and Weak Regional Position

Iran is shaken by nine days of protests sparked by inflation and currency collapse. US President Trump warns Iran amid ongoing unrest. Economic woes and regional losses worsen Tehran's crisis.

January 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Introduces TAPS for Fair Pension Sharing Amid Rising Elderly Population

Tamil Nadu launches the Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) to share pension costs between government and employees. The move aims to reduce future generation burden as the elderly population grows fast in the state.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Enforce Student Election Rules from 2006 Report

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to enforce the 2006 Lyngdoh Committee report on fair student elections. The court called the plea a publicity stunt and said it lacked merit.