January 22, 2026

Hyderabad University in Uproar After Author's Controversial Comments on Homosexuality

University of Hyderabad students protested after author Neerja Madhav called homosexuality "unnatural" in a Hindi dept session. She refused to apologise, saying, "Everything I said is the truth." The department distanced itself and promised gender sensitisation classes soon.

January 22, 2026

Spain's Train Drivers Strike After Deadly Crashes Kill 44

Spain's biggest train drivers' union starts a three-day strike after two train crashes killed 44 people. The union demands better safety for workers and passengers.

January 22, 2026

Bengaluru Traffic Police Collect ₹258.16 Crore in Fines in 2025 Amid Rebate Scheme Debate

Bengaluru Traffic Police collected a record ₹258.16 crore in fines in 2025, doubling from last year mainly due to two 50% rebate schemes. Officials warn these rebates might hurt road safety and encourage traffic rule violations like helmet non-use and signal jumping.

January 22, 2026

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to MLA B. Nagendra on CBI's Bail Cancellation Plea in ₹89 Crore Fraud

Karnataka High Court on Thursday asked Ballari MLA B. Nagendra to respond to CBI's plea seeking cancellation of his anticipatory bail in a ₹89 crore fraud case. The court adjourned the case to January 29 and directed CBI to serve the notice.

January 22, 2026

Syria’s President Sharaa Seizes Key Kurdish Territories in Northeast After Swift Offensive

President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces have swiftly reclaimed large parts of northeast Syria from Kurdish-led SDF control, marking a major shift in the country’s power balance since the civil war. A new deal forces the SDF to integrate into Syria’s army, reversing their autonomy.