January 21, 2026

Man Arrested for Breaking Bound Over Conditions in Nandyal, Sent to Judicial Remand

Mekala Suresh, 31, was arrested for violating bound over conditions by attacking a person after promising to stay away from crime. He failed to pay ₹1 lakh surety and was sent to judicial remand.

January 21, 2026

Telangana Raids 190 Medical Shops Over Illegal Antibiotic Sales in AMR Crackdown

Telangana Drugs Control Administration raided 190 medical shops for selling antibiotics without prescriptions. Showcause notices issued, strict action warned as AMR threat grows.

January 21, 2026

Bengaluru to Resume Towing of Wrongly Parked Vehicles Next Week with City Corporation Help

Bengaluru will restart towing wrongly parked vehicles next week using city corporation tow trucks. Police will manage fines, aiming to reduce harassment and traffic jams.

January 21, 2026

Vizianagaram to Issue Pattadar Passbooks by March 2026 for Easier Farmer Loans

Vizianagaram Collector announced that all eligible people will get pattadar passbooks by March 10, 2026. This will help farmers get loans and benefits smoothly.

January 21, 2026

Spain Faces Rail Crisis After Deadly Train Crashes Near Barcelona

Two rail accidents hit Spain in two days, killing a trainee driver and injuring dozens. Heavy rain and safety worries spark union strike threats and political pressure.

January 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Conduct First State-wide Raptor Survey in January 2026

Tamil Nadu will hold its first-ever State-wide raptor survey on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Over 50 forest divisions will join to study raptor populations and protect vital bird habitats.

January 21, 2026

UAE to Extend Paid Maternity Leave to 95 Days for Government Employees

UAE lawmakers propose 95 days paid maternity leave for government staff, adding flexible work options and stronger domestic abuse laws. No private sector change yet.

January 21, 2026

BBC Leaks Faces of 326 Killed in Iran’s Brutal Protest Crackdown

BBC has leaked photos showing faces of 326 people killed during Iran's violent protest crackdown. Many victims were unidentifiable due to severe injuries. The crackdown follows nationwide protests and has left thousands dead amid a harsh internet blackout.

January 21, 2026

UAE Drivers Warned of Fake Darb Toll Scam Messages Asking for Payment

Drivers in the UAE, especially Abu Dhabi, are being targeted by fake Darb toll SMS scams. These messages urge quick payment via suspicious links or reply texts. Authorities warn to use only official channels like the Darb App or Q Mobility website to avoid fraud.

January 21, 2026

Kokrajhar Calm After Deadly Mob Violence; Army Deployed, Curfew In Force

No fresh violence shook Kokrajhar on Wednesday after a road accident triggered deadly mob clashes claiming two lives. Police arrested 20. Army and police tightened security as curfew continuted.