January 27, 2026

Bank Employees in Kalaburagi Strike for Five-Day Work Week Amid Govt Delay

Bank staff in Kalaburagi held a one-day strike demanding the five-day work week promised in the 12th Bipartite Wage Settlement. They urged the Union government to approve the agreement pending for over a year.

January 27, 2026

Massive Landslide Hits Sicily After Storm Harry; 1000+ Evacuated

A 4 km cliff section collapsed in Sicily after Storm Harry's heavy rain and wind. Over 1,000 evacuated in Niscemi. No deaths reported. Damage seen in buildings and vehicles.

January 27, 2026

Germany Issues Travel Warning for US Amid Deadly ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis

Germany has issued a travel alert for its citizens in the US following two fatal shootings during ICE crackdowns in Minneapolis. The alert urges caution amid violent clashes at protests and stresses staying informed and avoiding crowds.

January 27, 2026

Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara Procession Begins in Telangana with 3 Crore Devotees Expected

The Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara procession started from Ponugondla village, Telangana. Over 3 crore devotees are expected at Asia's largest tribal festival. AI-based safety and crowd control systems are deployed for smooth conduct.

January 27, 2026

Texas Governor Orders Schools to List All H-1B Visa Workers in Public Education

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed all public K-12 schools and universities to provide a full list of employees on H-1B visas. He challenges the need for foreign workers in public education and plans an action soon.

January 27, 2026

Tokyo Pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao Return to China, Ending 50 Years of Bears in Japan

Tokyo’s beloved pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao have left for China, marking the first time in 50 years Japan has no pandas. Fans gathered to say goodbye as diplomatic tensions rise between China and Japan.

January 27, 2026

Viral ‘Crying Horse’ Plush Toy Sells Out in China Ahead of Lunar New Year

A frowning ‘crying horse’ plush toy is flying off shelves in China before Lunar New Year. Made by mistake, it connects with young workers feeling the daily grind.

January 27, 2026

Adilabad Housing Engineer Arrested for ₹10,000 Bribe in Government Scheme

Adilabad Housing Assistant Engineer Durgam Srikanth was caught taking a ₹10,000 bribe to favor a government housing scheme. Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested him and recovered the money.

January 27, 2026

Congress Questions India's Economic Data, Warns of Rising Inequality Ahead of Union Budget 2026

Congress doubts official economic numbers and reports rising inequality, job losses, and shrinking welfare as Union Budget looms. The party urges honest data and criticizes 'Make in India' and welfare cuts.

January 27, 2026

Europe’s ‘Sustainable’ Plastic Is Mostly Fossil-Based, Industry ‘Greenwashing’ Claims Grow

Europe’s plastic packaging claims to be sustainable, but much is still made from fossil fuels by Saudi Aramco’s petrochemical arm. New EU rules may legalize misleading ‘recycling’ practices using tiny recycled inputs mixed with fossil feedstock.