January 22, 2026

Maharashtra Reserves Mayor Posts for Women in 9 Cities Including Mumbai and Pune

Maharashtra's Urban Development Department reserved mayor posts for open women category in Mumbai, Pune, and others. Mumbai's move sparked protests from Shiv Sena leaders.

January 22, 2026

Supreme Court Continues Hearing Trinamool Congress Petitions on West Bengal Electoral Roll Discrepancies

On January 22, 2026, the Supreme Court will proceed with petitions from Trinamool Congress about issues in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision electoral roll. The Court flagged Election Commission actions and debated their legal limits under electoral laws.

January 22, 2026

Leopard Sightings Panic Residents Near Punjai Puliyampatti Hillock; Forest Dept Rolls Out Capture Plan

Leopards are often seen at Marayeepalayam hillock near Punjai Puliyampatti, causing fear among locals. The Forest Department sets traps and drones to catch them but has had no success so far.

January 22, 2026

KTR Accuses Congress of Double Standards Over Davos Meetings and E Car Scam

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao questions Congress for meeting Greenko reps in Davos after calling E Car race a scam. He warns Telangana voters against Congress, citing district changes and broken promises.

January 22, 2026

India's Net FDI Negative for 4th Month; Outflows Exceed Inflows by $446 Million in Nov 2025

India's net foreign direct investment (FDI) remained negative in November 2025, with outflows surpassing inflows by $446 million. High repatriations and disinvestments by foreign firms led to this trend, while portfolio investment also saw net outflows amid trade deal uncertainty and a weakening rupee.

January 22, 2026

SC Allows Hindu Prayers and Muslim Namaz at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

The Supreme Court permits Hindu prayers from sunrise to sunset and Muslim namaz from 1 to 3 pm at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque on January 23, 2026. The court appeals for peace and order.

January 22, 2026

Three Dead After Shooting in Lake Cargelligo, NSW; Police Ongoing Operation

A shooting in central western NSW leaves three people dead and one injured. Police are conducting an active operation in Lake Cargelligo and urge residents to stay indoors.

January 22, 2026

Three Dead in Shooting in Lake Cargelligo, NSW; Police Hunt Gunman

Three people died and one injured in a shooting in Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales. Police suspect a domestic violence case and are searching for the gunman.

January 22, 2026

Kashmir Faces Sharp Temperature Drop, Fresh Snowfall Expected on January 22

Kashmir is chilling as temperatures fall below freezing across the valley. A western disturbance arriving on January 22 may bring fresh snowfall, ending a dry spell in plains including Srinagar.

January 22, 2026

SpiceJet to Launch Direct Ahmedabad-Sharjah Flights from February 2026

SpiceJet will start non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah from February 5, 2026. It’s a new link for business and family travel between Gujarat and the UAE.