January 3, 2026

Six Policemen Injured in Mob Attack During Arrest of TMC Activist in North 24 Parganas

Six policemen were hurt when a mob attacked them after they arrested TMC activist Musa Mollah in North 24 Parganas. Police faced stone pelting and vehicle damage before reinforcements arrived. Two local TMC leaders were detained for instigating violence.

January 3, 2026

JNUSU Leaders Summoned by Police After Protesting Library Surveillance

Delhi Police served enquiry notices to JNUSU leaders over protests against facial recognition cameras and magnetic gates at JNU library. The student union calls it an attempt to silence voices.

January 3, 2026

Iran Protests Surge Amid Currency Crash, Echoing Mahsa Amini Movement

Iran sees its biggest protests in years after a sharp currency drop hits people’s pockets. Youths join chants of “woman, life, freedom” despite deadly crackdowns. Authorities arrest over 100 and kill at least 10 amid demands for change.

January 3, 2026

Janandolana Mahamaitri sounds alarm on Karnataka public universities, demands urgent reforms

Janandolana Mahamaitri warns Karnataka’s public universities face a crisis. It calls for quick action to hire permanent teachers, launch a new higher education commission, and investigate issues at the University of Mysore.

January 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia Sets New Rules for Naming Public Facilities Across Kingdom

Saudi Arabia has introduced strict new rules for naming public facilities nationwide. The framework ensures all names fit Islamic laws and government standards. It bans certain names without royal approval and demands thorough checks on individuals after whom facilities are named. The rules take effect 120 days post-publication, aiming for unified and culturally aligned naming.