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

Multiple Train Crashes in Spain Kill 44 and Raise Safety Concerns

Spain faced three train crashes this week, including a deadly high-speed collision in the south that killed 43. Two commuter line crashes added further injuries and one death.

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

Press Club Condemns J&K Police for Harassing Journalists Over Routine Reports

The Press Club of India slammed J&K Police for questioning journalists without clear reasons and forcing one reporter to sign a bond. They called for media freedom in the region.

January 22, 2026

Jordan Uses Israeli Cellebrite Tool to Extract Data from Activists’ Phones

Jordanian authorities are reportedly using Israeli Cellebrite software to extract data from activists' phones. The digital tool can access photos, chats, passwords, and deleted files. The Citizen Lab says this may breach human rights laws Jordan has signed.