January 22, 2026

Syria’s President Sharaa Seizes Key Kurdish Territories in Northeast After Swift Offensive

President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces have swiftly reclaimed large parts of northeast Syria from Kurdish-led SDF control, marking a major shift in the country’s power balance since the civil war. A new deal forces the SDF to integrate into Syria’s army, reversing their autonomy.

January 22, 2026

Mysuru Students Shine in Cleanliness Poster and Waste Art Competitions

Over 300 students in Mysuru took part in poster-making and waste-to-artefact contests organised by Mysuru City Corporation to promote cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0.

January 22, 2026

Sitnoor Villagers Protest Closure of Govt Schools Under Karnataka Magnet School Plan

Residents of Sitnoor in Kalaburagi protested against closing two government primary schools under Karnataka's magnet school scheme. Led by AIDSO, they warned the policy threatens education for children of farmers and workers.

January 22, 2026

Press Club Condemns J&K Police for Harassing Journalists Over Routine Reports

The Press Club of India slammed J&K Police for questioning journalists without clear reasons and forcing one reporter to sign a bond. They called for media freedom in the region.

January 22, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Uses AI to Verify Crop Data and Boost Agricultural Transparency

Andhra Pradesh is rolling out AI in its farms to verify agricultural data through a mobile app used by 10,000 staff. This tech ensures real photos, correct locations, and honest crop reports, strengthening data trust and cutting fraud.

January 22, 2026

Jordan Uses Israeli Cellebrite Tool to Extract Data from Activists’ Phones

Jordanian authorities are reportedly using Israeli Cellebrite software to extract data from activists' phones. The digital tool can access photos, chats, passwords, and deleted files. The Citizen Lab says this may breach human rights laws Jordan has signed.

January 22, 2026

CSIR-CFTRI inks 94 tech transfer deals with Kudumbashree to boost women-led food enterprises

CSIR-CFTRI and Kudumbashree join hands with 94 tech transfer agreements. Nearly 50 food technologies are live, empowering women entrepreneurs and tapping global markets like the Gulf.

January 22, 2026

Climate Change Made January’s Australian Heatwave 5 Times More Likely, Study Finds

A recent heatwave in Australia, hitting over 40C in cities like Melbourne and Sydney, was five times more likely due to human-caused climate change, says a new scientific report. The heat intensified bushfires in Victoria, burning 400,000 hectares and destroying nearly 900 buildings. Experts warn such extreme heat events will become more common as the planet warms.

January 22, 2026

Three arrested in Telangana with meth and ganja worth over ₹8 lakh

Telangana police nab three drug peddlers in separate raids. 2.6 grams meth and 16.45 kg ganja seized. Two men caught in Hayathnagar, woman arrested at Begumpet station.

January 22, 2026

Nearly 200 Arrested in Cross-Border Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon

Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname police arrested nearly 200 people in a joint operation fighting illegal gold mining in the Amazon. The sweep seized gold, mercury, firearms, and cash, exposing links to organised crime and environmental harm.