January 20, 2026

ELCITA Declared Public Authority Under RTI by Karnataka Commission

Karnataka's State Information Commission ruled ELCITA as a public authority under the RTI Act. ELCITA must now provide information promptly and appoint key officers, confirming its powers like tax collection and town management.

January 20, 2026

Delhi HC Quashes 2016 Income Tax Notices to NDTV Founders Over 'Arbitrary' Reassessment

Delhi High Court on January 19, 2026, quashed the 2016 income tax reassessment notices to NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy. The court called the proceedings arbitrary and against fundamental rights, ordering ₹1 lakh each as token cost to them.

January 20, 2026

T. Harish Rao Summoned by SIT in Telangana Illegal Phone Tapping Case

Telangana MLA T. Harish Rao has been summoned by the SIT investigating illegal phone tapping tied to BRS. He must appear on January 20 as the probe intensifies nearly 21 months after the crime was reported.

January 20, 2026

DSEL Revises SSLC Prep Exam Timings, Tightens Security to Stop Paper Leak

The Department of School Education and Literacy changes SSLC preparatory exam 2 timings to 11 a.m. and sets strict rules to stop question paper leaks, holding officials accountable.

January 20, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Airlifts Cardiac Arrest Patient from Agatti to Kochi ICU

The Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 63-year-old woman in cardiac arrest from Agatti island to Kochi. Using a Dornier aircraft equipped as a mobile ICU, the patient was flown and admitted to a private hospital for urgent care.

January 20, 2026

Discovery Gardens Starts Paid Parking from January 2026; Residents Need Parkonic Permits

Dubai’s Discovery Gardens introduces paid parking from January 15, 2026. Residents must apply for permits via Parkonic app. One free permit per unit is allowed, extra cars need paid subscriptions. Informal parking rentals warned against. The move aims to reduce congestion and manage street parking fairly.

January 20, 2026

Trump Administration Tightens Green Card Rules, Arrests Activists, Reveals 10 Risky Mistakes to Avoid

The Trump administration is no longer treating Green Cards as permanent stays. It arrested activists, banned 75 countries from getting Green Cards, and highlighted 10 common mistakes Green Card holders should avoid to keep their residency.

January 20, 2026

Civil Engineer Arrested for Cheating ₹1.53 Crore in Fake Marriage Scam

Kengeri police arrested Vijesh B., a civil engineer, for cheating a software engineer of ₹1.53 crore by promising marriage while hiding his marriage. He tricked her through a matrimonial website and forced her to take loans.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Flags 'Exploitative' Airline Fare Surges During Festivals, Promises Intervention

The Supreme Court slammed unpredictable and high airfare spikes during peak travel times as 'exploitative.' The court is set to intervene and create clear rules to stop airlines from charging unfair prices, especially during festivals like Kumbh.

January 20, 2026

BDA Plots in Bengaluru Remain Empty As Land Speculation Surges, New Penalties Proposed

Bengaluru's BDA sites, once built for homes, now stand empty as land speculation grows. BDA plans penalties to push owners to build houses within three years.