January 13, 2026

India's 77th Republic Day Ticket Sales End Soon; Free Rehearsal Passes Announced

Ticket sales for India's 77th Republic Day Parade and events close on January 14. Free passes announced for the Full Dress Rehearsal on January 23. European leaders will attend the celebrations.

January 13, 2026

Sri Lankan Navy Detains 10 Tamil Nadu Fishermen for Crossing IMBL Near Rameswaram

Ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 12 for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line. They were caught near the sea after leaving Rameswaram in a mechanised trawler. The fishermen and their boat are currently held for questioning.

January 13, 2026

Iran protests kill at least 648; Trump warns of military action amid unrest

Iran’s nationwide protests have led to 648 deaths and over 10,600 arrests. The government cracked down hard, cutting internet and blaming foreign enemies. Trump threatens military force and tariffs on countries trading with Iran. The unrest is the toughest challenge to Iran’s regime in years.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls

The Supreme Court has postponed its hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar. The bench will now hear the case on January 13, 2026.

January 13, 2026

Wild Elephant Kills Woman in Hassan, Locals Demand Solutions

A wild elephant trampled a 40-year-old woman in Hassan. Villagers protested, urging a permanent fix for human-elephant conflicts. The Forest Minister mourned her death and promised action.

January 13, 2026

Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive for Nipah Virus in West Bengal, Condition Critical

Two healthcare workers at AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal tested positive for Nipah virus on January 12. Both are in critical condition. The state government has begun contact tracing in multiple districts and launched helpline numbers for public queries.

January 13, 2026

Cyberabad Police Book 73 for Online Abuse and Harassment of Actress Anasuya Bharadwaj

Cyberabad Police have booked 73 individuals and media handles for online abuse, sexual harassment, and defamation of Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj. The actress faced threats, obscene messages, and AI deepfake attacks after commenting on a controversy involving a fellow actor.

January 13, 2026

UDF Gains Vizhinjam Ward in Thiruvananthapuram, Edging Out LDF by 83 Votes

UDF snatches the Vizhinjam ward from LDF in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation by a slim margin of 83 votes. The win raises UDF's tally to 20 seats and deals a blow to BJP's majority hopes.

January 13, 2026

BJP Kerala Supports Official Name Change From Kerala to Keralam

The BJP in Kerala backs the state’s plan to change its name from Kerala to Keralam. The change honors the Malayalam language heritage. The Assembly passed the proposal unanimously in June 2023.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Split on Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants Under Anti-Corruption Law

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, debating the need for prior sanction before prosecuting public servants. One judge called the section unconstitutional, while the other urged an independent authority to decide sanctions.