January 15, 2026

Supreme Court Questions Election Commission on Voter Roll Deletions and Citizenship Proof

The Supreme Court asked the Election Commission if voters in multiple roll revisions should be presumed citizens. The Bench raised key points on electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar’s voter list.

January 15, 2026

Prado Museum Hits Record 3.5 Million Visitors, Says No More Needed

Madrid's Prado Museum welcomed a record 3.5 million visitors in 2025 but plans to limit more visitors to protect visitor experience. Director Miguel Falomir aims to prioritize quality over quantity with a new Plan Host project.

January 15, 2026

US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-Linked Tanker Ahead of Trump-Machado Meeting

The US seized another Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, marking the sixth recent vessel targeted amid rising tensions. This happened just before President Donald Trump met opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to discuss Venezuela's future after ousting Maduro.

January 15, 2026

S. Varada Scores Big at Kerala State School Arts Festival Folk Dance Event

S. Varada of Govt. Model HSS, Ambalapuzha, won an 'A' grade for her folk dance debut at the Kerala State School Arts Festival. The event featured vibrant performances like Mangalamkali and Light Music, with Kannur leading the Gold Cup race.

January 15, 2026

High School Drama Contest Shows Powerful Plays on Refugees and Social Prejudice

Young actors wow audiences at the 64th State School Art Festival with plays on refugees’ pain and social myths. The festival’s theme? Love speaks louder than words.

January 15, 2026

US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau Halted Amid Ethics Concerns

A $1.6 million US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has been stopped due to ethical issues. Africa CDC confirmed the study’s cancellation, calling the design problematic. Debate continues on how to run the trial fairly, with new plans expected to address ethics before moving forward.

January 15, 2026

Air India A350 Engine Damaged by Ground Container During Taxiing in Dense Fog

An Air India A350 engine was damaged after it ingested a ground container while taxiing in heavy fog at Delhi airport. The flight had returned from New York due to airspace issues over Iran. DGCA has launched an investigation into the unusual incident.

January 15, 2026

US May Pay $700 Billion to Buy Greenland; Denmark and Greenland Reject Move

The US may spend up to $700 billion to buy Greenland, says sources. President Trump insists on owning the island for Arctic security. Denmark and Greenland strongly oppose this plan and reject US ownership. Talks are ongoing in Washington amid global concern.

January 15, 2026

Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Phase Two Faces Major Hurdles Amid Hamas Standoff

Phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan is underway, but serious issues remain. Hamas refuses to disarm, Israel resists full withdrawal, and governance in Gaza is unclear.

January 15, 2026

Boeing Knew of Engine Flaw Linked to Deadly UPS Crash, US Safety Board Says

A UPS MD-11F plane crashed in Kentucky after an engine detached. Boeing had known of similar engine mount cracks 15 years ago but called them safe, reveals NTSB report.