January 29, 2026

Delhi HC: No Stay on Sexual Harassment Case Against Ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh

Delhi High Court clarified there is no stay on the sexual harassment case against former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh despite his repeated requests for adjournments. The case filed by six women wrestlers moves forward with hearing set for April 21.

January 29, 2026

Bengaluru’s Namma 112 Gets Big Tech Boost, 77,000 More Calls Last Year

Bengaluru’s emergency helpline, Namma 112, handled over 5.2 lakh calls last year with tech upgrades like body cameras, SMS tracking and Ola integration improving safety and response times.

January 29, 2026

Flamingo Aerospace to Assemble IL-114-300 Aircraft in India by 2028

Flamingo Aerospace will assemble six IL-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft in India, starting deliveries by 2028. The programme aims to build local manufacturing and support regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme.

January 29, 2026

Anandapur Warehouse Fire Death Toll Rises to 21; Rescue Operations Ongoing

The death toll in the Anandapur warehouse fire has reached 21 with 27 reported missing. DNA tests will ID victims. Police arrested the warehouse owner. Compensation announced.

January 29, 2026

Alex Pretti Shooting in Minneapolis Pushes Trump to Ease Immigration Crackdown

The killing of nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked protests. President Trump says his administration will "de-escalate a little bit" in the city. New footage reveals an earlier clash between Pretti and agents days before his death.

January 29, 2026

Sine-Wave Speech Sounds Like Noise Until Your Brain Hears Words, Not Secret Messages

A strange electronic whistling clip baffled listeners until they knew the sentence hidden inside. This is a known auditory illusion called sine-wave speech, showing how the brain flips noise into clear words once primed.

January 29, 2026

US Warns Iran of 'Far Worse' Military Action as USS Abraham Lincoln Heads to West Asia

Tensions rise as the US deploys a powerful naval strike group led by USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran. President Trump warns Tehran to negotiate or face severe military consequences. Iran vows self-defense if provoked, escalating fears of conflict.

January 29, 2026

Polar Bears in Norway's Svalbard Are Fatter and Healthier Despite Sea Ice Loss

Polar bears in the Norwegian Arctic islands of Svalbard have grown fatter and healthier since the 1990s, despite steady sea ice loss. Scientists say bears adapt by hunting more walruses and reindeer on land. However, they warn this boost may not last as climate change continues.

January 29, 2026

Swiss Probe Targets Council Officials After Deadly Crans-Montana Bar Fire

Swiss prosecutors have started a criminal investigation into current and former local council officials following a deadly fire at Le Constellation bar that claimed 40 lives. The officials are suspected of safety failings. The fire, which injured 116 mostly teens, began after sparklers ignited foam ceiling.

January 29, 2026

France Ends 'Marital Duty' to Have Sex, Bans Sexual Obligation in Marriage Law

France has moved to remove the idea that marriage means a duty to have sex. The new bill stops using sexual refusal as a fault in divorce cases. It's a big step to protect consent and fight marital rape.