January 23, 2026

VOC's Painful Prison Days Revealed in New Book 'Kelatha Kathai'

A new book uncovers V.O. Chidambaram Pillai's tough prison life and heroic efforts, including pulling an oil press amidst harsh conditions during British rule.

January 23, 2026

Florida Plans One-Year Freeze on New H-1B Hiring in Public Universities

Florida’s public universities may face a year-long ban on new H-1B visa hires starting January 2026. The move aims to protect US jobs and reduce foreign labor reliance, impacting faculty recruitment and research projects.

January 23, 2026

Knife Attack Injures Six at Kurdish Protest in Antwerp, Belgium; Two Critical

Six people were stabbed during a Kurdish demonstration in Antwerp, Belgium. Two victims are in critical condition. Police arrested two suspects swiftly. The attack is being treated as attempted murder, not terrorism.

January 23, 2026

Odisha Man Lynched by Gau Rakshaks; Police Launch Massive Anti-Cattle Smuggling Raids

A mason in Odisha was lynched by gau rakshaks during a cattle-related incident, triggering police raids and arrests across districts. The victim’s family faces financial and social hardship while political and police actions intensify.

January 23, 2026

Canada Court Cancels Deportation of Ex-Punjab Police Head Constable Munir Malhi

Munir Ahmad Malhi, a former Punjab Police officer accused of complicity in crimes against humanity, has won a Canadian court appeal. The court found his deportation order lacked clear justification and sent his case back for review. Malhi claimed he only worked as a mail carrier and feared persecution in Pakistan due to his Ahmadiyya faith.