January 31, 2026

India Leads Global Push on Patient Safety at Apollo Health Dialogue 2026

India’s healthcare model drew global praise at the Apollo Hospitals International Health Dialogue 2026. Experts stressed patient safety as a top leadership priority, calling it a shared global issue. Over 5,000 participants from 75 institutions joined the event to discuss safer, fairer healthcare systems worldwide.

January 31, 2026

NGT Warns UP Officials Over Illegal Sand Mining, Threatens Prosecution

The National Green Tribunal slams Uttar Pradesh officials for ignoring orders on illegal sand mining near Kanpur. Future lapses will lead to prosecution, the NGT warns.

January 31, 2026

Rajasthan Assembly Disrupts Over Alleged Voter Roll Irregularities Using Form-7

Rajasthan Assembly was disrupted as Congress accused misuse of Form-7 in voter deletion during electoral roll revision. The ruling party said Election Commission controls elections. The Speaker adjourned the House amid heated exchanges.

January 31, 2026

Students Protest Against UGC’s 2026 Caste Equity Rules Across India

Students at Lucknow and Delhi Universities protest UGC’s new 2026 caste equity rules fearing campus division and unfair treatment. Administration stays the regulation amid nationwide uproar.

January 31, 2026

Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Theft Accused Shot by UP Police, Slams 'Encounter' Shootings

Allahabad High Court granted bail to a theft accused shot by UP police during an encounter. The court condemned routine police firing on accused, calling it unlawful punishment by police instead of judiciary. Fresh strict guidelines for police encounters in UP were also issued.

January 31, 2026

Bordeaux Revives Lighter Claret Wines Responding to Climate and New Tastes From 2025

Bordeaux is bringing back 'claret' wines from the 2025 vintage. These will be lighter, lower alcohol reds, made to suit warmer climates and changing drinker habits. Experts say this old style matches modern tastes for fresh, easy-to-drink wines.

January 31, 2026

Coyote Swims to Alcatraz Island; Future Depends on Behavior and Bird Impact

A coyote named Floyd swam over a mile to Alcatraz Island. Scientists are monitoring him. His stay depends on his impact on birds and his behavior. Visitors can still explore the island.

January 31, 2026

Budget 2026-27 Must Tackle Women’s Time Poverty to Boost India’s Growth

India's Budget 2026-27 should focus on relieving women’s time poverty, valuing unpaid work, and increasing women’s workforce participation with better schemes and skills.

January 31, 2026

Australia’s South-East Heatwave Ends After Record 50C Temperatures

Australia’s south-east faced eight days of scorching heat over 40C, with record highs near 50C. A cool change will bring relief by Sunday, lowering temperatures across the region.

January 31, 2026

AAIB Investigates All Angles After 260 Die in Air India 2025 Crash

The AAIB is thoroughly investigating the 2025 Air India crash that killed 260 people. The probe is complex, looking at technical issues and pilot actions. Nothing is ruled out yet.