January 25, 2026

Madras High Court Orders Maternity Leave for Women Even in Third Pregnancy

Madras High Court directs all State departments to grant maternity leave to women employees during their third pregnancy. The court criticizes officials for ignoring past rulings and cancels a denial of leave to a court employee.

January 24, 2026

171 Kgs Ganja Seized in Hanuman Junction, Two Arrested for Smuggling

Police caught 171 kgs of ganja in Hanuman Junction. Two men were arrested while smuggling drugs from Anakapalli to Karnataka. Police have launched an investigation to find more suspects.

January 24, 2026

Telangana Doctors Unite, Protest Govt Order 229 Threatening Medical Council Autonomy

Doctors in Telangana have launched intense protests against Government Order 229. They formed the Telangana Allopathic Doctors Associations - Joint Action Committee (TADA-JAC) to demand withdrawal of the order and threaten phased medical service boycotts if ignored.

January 24, 2026

Internet Restored in Assam's Kokrajhar and Chirang After Deadly Clashes

Internet is back in Kokrajhar and Chirang, Assam, after a four-day shutdown due to violent clashes that killed two. Authorities lifted the ban after the security situation improved.

January 24, 2026

Migrant Worker Alauddin Sheikh's Death in Jharkhand Declared Suicide; No Murder Found

Alauddin Sheikh, a migrant worker whose death sparked violent protests in West Bengal, was found to have died by suicide. Police investigations and post-mortem reports reject murder claims, even as political debate heats up.

January 24, 2026

Minnesota Governor Criticizes Another Federal Shooting in Minneapolis Amid Immigration Crackdown

Another shooting involving federal agents occurred in Minneapolis. Governor Tim Walz spoke to the White House and demanded the operation be stopped. The suspect was armed. Protests continue after a prior ICE shooting.

January 24, 2026

India-UK Network Meeting Tackles Antimicrobial Resistance at SRM University-A.P.

Researchers from India and the UK gathered at SRM University-A.P. for three days to boost cooperation on antimicrobial resistance. Experts discussed surveillance, data gaps, and funding under the One Health framework to fight AMR effectively.

January 24, 2026

Manipur Killing Video Removed from YouTube, Meta After Govt Order Over Public Order Risk

Social media giants like YouTube, Meta, and Google were ordered to remove a viral video of a brutal killing in Manipur. The video showed the January 21 murder of Mayanglambam Rishikant Singh. Authorities say the video could disturb public peace and have blocked it under IT laws.

January 24, 2026

MHA Unveils Tableau on New Criminal Laws at Republic Day 2026

On Republic Day 2026, MHA will showcase a vibrant tableau on Kartavya Path. It highlights India’s new criminal laws and tech-driven justice system with digital evidence, biometrics and women police.

January 24, 2026

3.5 Lakh Unmapped Voters Miss Hearings in West Bengal's Electoral Roll Revision

In West Bengal, 3.5 lakh voters marked 'unmapped' missed Special Intensive Revision hearings, sparking worries over bogus entries. The EC extended the hearing deadline to Feb 7.