January 14, 2026

Maharashtra SEC Bans Mics, Large Groups in Door-to-Door Campaigning After Public Canvassing Ends

Maharashtra SEC bars microphones and group rallies in door-to-door campaigns for civic polls after public canvassing ends. Candidates may visit homes solo or in groups of five maximum. Opposition hits back, calling the rules weak.

January 14, 2026

Court Orders FIR Against Ex-Officers in 2024 Sambhal Violence Case

A Sambhal court has ordered FIR registration against two former police officers and others in the 2024 Sambhal violence. The case involves police firing that injured a vendor near Shahi Jama Masjid, with clashes leaving five dead.

January 14, 2026

1856 British Parliament Debates Brutal Torture in Madras Presidency

In 1856, Britain's Parliament exposed cruel torture in Madras by colonial officers. The Earl of Albemarle detailed shocking punishments faced by locals, urging full inquiry beyond incomplete reports.

January 14, 2026

Over 2,000 killed in Iran protests; Trump warns of strong US action

Deadly protests in Iran have killed over 2,000 people amid a harsh government crackdown and internet blackout. Trump promises strong action and urges protests to continue.

January 14, 2026

India’s Small Towns Rise as New Urban Hubs Amid Metro Crisis

India’s small towns are growing fast as metros strain under high costs and stretched infrastructure. These towns face major challenges like weak governance and poor planning but shape the nation’s urban future.