January 28, 2026

Göbekli Tepe: 12,000-Year-Old Stone Pillars Rewrite Early Human History in Turkey

Göbekli Tepe, a site in Turkey dating back to 9600 BCE, shows complex stone pillars built by hunter-gatherers before farming began. Its age and scale puzzle archaeologists and offer new insights into early human life.

January 28, 2026

Nagarkurnool Police File Case After 100 Stray Dogs Killed in Thimmaipally Village

Nagarkurnool police have registered a case after reports that 100 stray dogs were killed in Thimmaipally village. So far, only 10 to 15 carcasses were found and sent for postmortem. The case names the village sarpanch and others as accused under animal cruelty laws. Investigations continue amid rising mass dog killings in Telangana.

January 28, 2026

Health Ministry Rings in NDCT Rule Changes to Speed Up Drug Development and Clinical Trials

India's Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules, 2019, cutting the need for test licences for many drugs and speeding up clinical trials. New online systems will smooth the process, reducing delays by up to 90 days and boosting pharmaceutical research.

January 28, 2026

Ajit Pawar Takes Oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM for Sixth Time in 2024

Ajit Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time on December 5, 2024. His faction of the NCP aligned with the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition, winning a major electoral victory.

January 28, 2026

India Pushes for Domestic Aircraft Leasing and Financing at Wings India 2026

At Wings India 2026, experts stressed the need for urgent policy changes to build India's aircraft leasing and financing sector, currently dominated by overseas players. Around 85% of India's commercial planes are leased, but most financing is from abroad. With estimated $100 billion in aircraft financing needed, developing local capacity is crucial.

January 28, 2026

Kerala's Economy Grows 6.19% in 2024-25, Public Debt Rises to 24.83% of GSDP

Kerala's economy showed strong growth of 6.19% in 2024-25, with steady rises in agriculture, industry, and services. Public debt increased to 24.83% of GSDP, and state revenues improved slightly despite falling central transfers.

January 28, 2026

Telangana Prepares for Polls in 7 Municipal Corporations and 116 Municipalities on February 11

Telangana will hold elections for Ward Members in 7 Municipal Corporations and 116 Municipalities involving over 52 lakh voters on February 11. Counting follows on February 13, and new Mayors and Chairpersons will be elected by February 16.

January 28, 2026

Supreme Court Appoints Justice Kaul to Resolve Vaishnavite Sect Dispute in Tamil Nadu Temple

The Supreme Court on January 28, 2026, asked ex-judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul to mediate between Thenkalai and Vadakalai sects over worship disputes at Devarajaswamy Temple, Kancheepuram. The court stressed respecting both sects equally and allowed Kaul to seek expert help. Next hearing is in March.

January 28, 2026

Malaysia Football Body Resigns After FIFA Scandal Over Fake Player Citizenship

All members of Malaysia's Football Association resigned over a big scandal involving fake citizenship for seven foreign-born players. FIFA fined the players and suspended them, but the suspension was briefly lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The controversy shakes up Malaysian football ahead of a key verdict.

January 28, 2026

Dubai Gold Prices Hit Record Dh632 Per Gram, Soar 20% in January

Dubai’s 24-karat gold price surged to a record Dh632 per gram on January 28, marking a nearly 20% jump since the start of the year. Global tensions and market shifts fuel this unprecedented rally.