January 29, 2026

685 People Killed by Wild Animal Attacks in Tamil Nadu from 2015-2025, Majority by Elephants

From 2015 to mid-2025, 685 people died in Tamil Nadu due to wild animal attacks, with elephants causing most deaths. Attacks dropped to 43 in 2025. Habitat loss and crop changes fuel conflicts, forest officials say.

January 29, 2026

Gauhati HC Takes Up PIL Over Alleged Voter Objection Misuse in Assam Assembly Poll Prep

Gauhati High Court hears PIL on misuse of voter objections in Assam's Special Revision ahead of 2026 Assembly elections. Petitioner demands judicial probe amid CM Sarma’s controversial remarks.

January 29, 2026

Chinese Team to Join Aussie Police in Hunt for Man Who Attacked Baby with Hot Coffee

A Chinese investigative team is visiting Queensland to help Australian police find the man who poured hot coffee on baby Luka in Brisbane. The 33-year-old suspect fled to China before police could arrest him. Luka suffered severe burns and multiple surgeries after the attack on August 27, 2024.

January 29, 2026

Storm Kristin Hits Portugal: At Least 5 Dead, Massive Flooding and Damage

Storm Kristin swept through Portugal, killing at least five people, shutting schools, and causing power outages for 850,000. The storm uprooted trees, overturned a Ferris wheel, and blocked roads, with officials calling it an 'extreme climactic event.'

January 29, 2026

Canada Warns FIFA Visitors No Asylum Allowed; Visa Checks Tightened

Canada tells FIFA fans no asylum claims during visits. Immigration will closely check visas and deny entry if return doubts arise. Overstayers may face bans.

January 29, 2026

Andrew Torba Warns H-1B Visa Holders in US AI Labs Pose National Security Risk

Andrew Torba, American entrepreneur, criticizes H-1B visa holders working in US AI labs as a 'massive national security issue.' His call aligns with 'America First' views pushing to protect US tech jobs from foreigners.

January 29, 2026

Colombia Launches Search for Missing Plane Carrying 15 Near Venezuelan Border

A Satena Beechcraft 1900 with 15 people went missing near Ocaña in northern Colombia. Search efforts involve the army and a hotline is set for relatives.

January 29, 2026

H-1B Visa Freeze in Texas May Weaken US University Research, Warns Berkeley Professor

A freeze on new H-1B visa petitions in Texas is raising alarms. UC Berkeley's Jelani Nelson warns it could hurt US university research by blocking top global talent. He cites renowned foreign scholars who boosted Texas universities and fears the freeze could weaken academic standards nationwide.

January 29, 2026

Deutsche Bank Raided in Germany Over Money Laundering Inquiry

Deutsche Bank's Frankfurt and Berlin offices were raided by German officials investigating money laundering ties to foreign firms, with reported links to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The bank confirmed the raids, but officials provided limited details as the investigation unfolds.

January 29, 2026

Fake Bomb Threats Shake Gurugram Schools, Police Trace Emails to US

Dozens of Gurugram private schools received bomb threat emails on Wednesday. Police searched thoroughly and called the threats a hoax. Parents rushed to collect children amid panic. Authorities filed an FIR and traced the emails to the US.