January 25, 2026

ECI uploads voter discrepancy list for West Bengal as Supreme Court orders display

The Election Commission of India has uploaded the list of voters with logical discrepancies in West Bengal on its website. This follows a Supreme Court order to show the list at local government offices. Over 1.25 crore voters are affected. Officials are now displaying the lists as instructed, despite initial software delays.

January 25, 2026

Australian Journalism Mostly Absent in Microsoft Copilot AI News Summaries, Study Finds

Research from the University of Sydney shows Microsoft Copilot’s AI news summaries rarely feature Australian media. The AI picks mostly US and European sources, risking fewer local news voices and weaker democracy.

January 25, 2026

Queensland Christian Schools Told to Teach Creationism Including Dinosaur Story on Noah’s Ark

Christian schools in Queensland urged teachers to teach creationism in science, saying baby dinosaurs were on Noah’s Ark. Experts warn this conflicts with the official science syllabus.

January 25, 2026

Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member Over Attack Plot on Jewish and Israeli Targets

German police caught a Lebanese man at Berlin airport for allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions. Authorities say he helped get ammunition and worked with other Hamas suspects arrested earlier.

January 25, 2026

Three Youth Congress Activists Arrested for Black Flag Protest at CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kilimanoor

Three Youth Congress leaders were arrested for raising black flags at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in protest over the Kilimanoor hit-and-run deaths. They were soon granted bail, continuing their demand for justice.