January 23, 2026

61 Arrested in Three States for Wildlife Crimes with Pangolin Scales and Snake Venom Seized

A joint operation by forest officers across Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh led to 61 arrests related to wildlife crimes. Authorities seized pangolin scales, snake venom, animal skins, and firearms during the crackdown.

January 23, 2026

Telangana to Set Up 25 EV Charging Stations for 2,200 Electric Buses in Hyderabad

Telangana's power company plans 25 charging stations in Hyderabad bus depots to support 2,200 new electric buses. The project needs 124 MW power and will start soon.

January 23, 2026

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Activists in Elgar Parishad Maoist Case

Bombay High Court granted bail to activists Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case on parity grounds. They were arrested in 2020 and are accused of being part of the banned CPI (Maoist).

January 23, 2026

Govt Approves Wage, Pension Revisions for PSU Insurance, NABARD, RBI Retirees

The government has approved wage revisions for PSU General Insurance staff and NABARD employees, plus pension hikes for RBI and NABARD retirees, benefiting over 92,000 people with ₹10,000 crore cost.

January 23, 2026

10 Soldiers Killed in Army Vehicle Accident in Jammu and Kashmir; Tributes Paid

Ten brave soldiers died after an Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge on Bhaderwah-Chamba road in Jammu and Kashmir. A wreath ceremony was held to honor them, led by Lt Gen P.K. Mishra and attended by top officials. The soldiers' bodies were sent to their hometowns for last rites.

January 23, 2026

Male Tiger Roams Beddanuru Forest; Kills Cattle in Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh

A male tiger tracked from Telangana is roaming Beddanuru Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. Officials say it killed cattle but no human attacks have occurred. Camera traps and patrols are active to monitor its movements and prevent conflict.

January 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Ownership to Non-Saudis from January 22

From January 22, non-Saudis can own property in Saudi Arabia. Applications start through the new Saudi Properties digital portal. Rules vary by residency and location. This move aims to boost real estate growth and jobs.

January 23, 2026

Sri Lanka Navy Arrests Seven Indian Fishermen for Illegal Fishing in Jaffna Waters

The Sri Lanka Navy caught seven Indian fishermen fishing illegally off Jaffna. Their two trawlers were seized. Fishermen from both countries often clash over waters in the Palk Strait.

January 23, 2026

ED Conducts Searches in Goa Fire Case, Probes Money Laundering Linked to Birch by Romeo Lane

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating money laundering after a deadly Goa fire killed 25. Searches hit multiple locations tied to club owners and officials.

January 23, 2026

Controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Board Game Sparks Outcry

A US company is developing a board game on the Northern Ireland Troubles. It features factions like the IRA and British forces. Victims' groups warn the game could retraumatise survivors and oversimplify the complex conflict.