January 22, 2026

Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Scheme Now Benefits 1.57 Crore Women After Eligibility Check

Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme now helps 1.57 crore women, down from 2.43 crore, after strict eligibility checks and e-KYC verification. Physical verification will fix errors for 24 lakh beneficiaries.

January 22, 2026

Canadian Woman Found Dead on Fraser Island; Dingoes Suspected in Probe

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on Queensland’s Fraser Island. Authorities suspect dingoes but await post-mortem results. Increased patrols and warnings issued.

January 22, 2026

Odisha to Hold Elections for 24 New Urban Bodies in June 2026

Odisha's State Election Commission will conduct polls for 24 newly created urban local bodies in June 2026. This is mandatory within six months of their formation. Full rural and urban local elections will take place in 2027.

January 22, 2026

Madras HC Quashes FIR Against BJP's Amit Malviya, BJP Slams DMK's 'Anti-Hindu' Bias

Madras High Court quashed FIR against BJP IT chief Amit Malviya, calling the FIR misuse of law. BJP demands removal of DMK's Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin over alleged hate speech.

January 22, 2026

Durham School Dubai Mourns Beloved Year 4 Teacher Sebastian Charles After Fatal Accident

Durham School Dubai is grieving the sudden loss of popular Year 4 teacher Sebastian Charles, who died in a road accident. The school has arranged grief counselling and postponed events to support students and staff during this difficult time.

January 22, 2026

Florida Therapist Stabbed to Death by Former Patient in Shocking Evening Attack

Rebecca White, a Florida therapist, was stabbed fatally by former patient Michael Smith during an office session. Another man was critically injured. Smith later died by suicide. Police investigate motives and security lapses.

January 22, 2026

Contract Worker Electrocuted on Electric Pole in Hyderabad's Jeedimetla

A 29-year-old contract worker named Shanmukha Rao died after an electric shock while working on a pole in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad. His family blames contractor negligence. Police have registered a case.

January 22, 2026

US Moves IS Fighters to Iraq as Syrian Government Gains Spark Prison Break Fears

The US has moved 150 Islamic State fighters from a prison in northeast Syria to Iraq amid fears of a breakout after Syrian government advances over Kurdish forces. More transfers may follow as chaos spreads in prisons and camps holding thousands of IS detainees.

January 22, 2026

MGNREGA Women Workers Find Unexploded Artillery Shell in Ranipet Village

Women workers under MGNREGA found an old artillery shell while digging a pond in Melpakkam, Ranipet. Police and Army are now investigating the corroded shell.

January 22, 2026

CFL Alleges ₹14.65 Crore Financial Irregularities in APSPDCL Transformer Procurement

CFL Chairman A.B. Venkateswara Rao accuses APSPDCL of avoiding open tenders and overpaying for transformers, causing ₹14.65 crore losses. The complaint urges APERC to investigate.