January 8, 2026

Bombay HC Receives PIL Alleging Mass Rejection of BMC Election Nomination Forms

A PIL in Bombay High Court has challenged the mass rejection of BMC election nominations, claiming illegal demands for unprescribed documents by Returning Officers. The hearing is set for January 9, 2026.

January 8, 2026

Karnataka to Build 900 New Public Schools to Boost Rural Education

Karnataka plans 900 new schools to provide rural students with quality education like private schools. Infrastructure will improve and 11,000 teachers will be recruited by mid-2026.

January 8, 2026

Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu Road Widening to Finish by Feb 2026, Says Minister Riyas

Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas announced that the Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu road widening will be done by February 2026. This aims to ease heavy traffic in Kozhikode. Other city roads and NH widening projects are on track. The Cheruvannur flyover and Koyilandy bypass are also expected to complete soon.

January 8, 2026

Violent Clashes Rock Iran as Protests Spread to 111 Cities Amid Economic Crisis

Violent protests continue across Iran, spreading to 111 cities and towns. Security forces and protesters clashed, with deaths on both sides. The unrest began over the falling rial and soaring inflation. Authorities respond with arrests and allowances to ease hardship.

January 8, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland, But US Already Has Military Access Under 1951 Pact

President Trump wants Greenland for national security and even suggested buying it. But the US already has broad military rights there through a Cold War pact. Greenland and Denmark reject any sale, and local people oppose US takeover. Experts say the US can expand presence by asking, no need to buy the island.