January 13, 2026

Bengaluru Civic Polls Set by June 30 After Five-Year Wait, Congress Leads Race

The Supreme Court has ordered Karnataka to hold Bengaluru civic elections by June 30, 2026. Congress is ahead with 1,100 applications. BJP and JD(S) prepare to compete. Leaders from all parties made strong remarks on poll readiness and their plans.

January 13, 2026

DHS Clarifies Viral Video of Immigration Agent Entering Porta-Potty with Handcuffed Man

A viral video showed an immigration agent entering a portable toilet with a handcuffed detainee in Brooklyn Center. DHS confirmed the detainee was a man who needed to use the restroom and said protocols prevent leaving suspects alone in enclosed spaces.

January 13, 2026

Manidhanaeyam Free IAS Academy Distributes Yearbook, Supports UPSC Interview Candidates

Manidhanaeyam Free IAS Academy handed out The Hindu Yearbook 2026 and gave travel allowance cheques plus interview clothes to UPSC interviewees. It also provides free boarding and lodging in Delhi. This support ensures money does not block candidates' success.

January 13, 2026

Kerala Teachers Clash Over ‘Vijnana Yatra’ Mega Quiz During Exam Season

Kerala teachers’ bodies are at loggerheads over the 'Vijnana Yatra – Chief Minister’s Mega Quiz'. KPSTA calls for its withdrawal citing exam stress and political bias, while KSTA defends the quiz, calling the objections baseless.

January 13, 2026

28 Fall Sick After Eating Ice Cream at Edayar Church Festival, Mostly Children Affected

Twenty-eight people, including 22 children, fell ill after eating ice cream at a church festival in Edayar. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. Samples sent for testing.

January 13, 2026

Russia Claims Strike on Ukraine's Lviv Aviation Plant Using Oreshnik Missile

Russia says it hit an aviation repair plant in Ukraine’s western Lviv region with its Oreshnik missile. Kiev denies targeting Putin’s home, calling the drone attack claim false.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Appoints Judge Sunaina Sharma for CBI Coal Scam Trials

The Supreme Court has named Sunaina Sharma as the new special judge to handle coal scam cases probed by the CBI. This move replaces Judge Sanjay Bansal, whose six-month tenure ended months ago.

January 13, 2026

Vegetables and Fruits Prices Rise Sharply in Bengaluru Ahead of Sankranti Festival

Ahead of Sankranti, Bengaluru’s K.R. Market sees a surge in shoppers and steep price hikes. Ellu-bella and sugarcane costs rise, plus fruits and veggies get costlier.

January 13, 2026

Top 7 Red Flags That Trigger US Marriage Fraud Investigations Revealed

US cracks down on marriage fraud cases. Attorney Brad Bernstein lists 7 key signs that raise red flags during Green Card marriage checks. Penalties include jail time.

January 13, 2026

Mozambique's ‘Miracle Baby’ Born in Floodwaters Dies at 25 After Illness

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, born in a tree during Mozambique’s 2000 floods, has died at 25 after a long illness. Her birth was a powerful flood rescue symbol, and her death highlights challenges in Mozambique's health system.