January 27, 2026

UGC's New Equity Rules Trigger Supreme Court Challenge and Political Backlash

The University Grants Commission’s new caste-based equity rules spark controversy. Critics claim bias against general-category students and file a Supreme Court petition. Political leaders, student unions, and officials join the protest, raising fears of unfair treatment and social division.

January 27, 2026

Minnesota Indian Eatery Serves Free Samosas to Anti-ICE Protesters, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Curry Corner, a small Indian restaurant in Minnesota, gave free samosas to protesters against ICE. The gesture sparked mixed views online, from praise for Indian hospitality to concerns over promoting anti-India sentiment.

January 27, 2026

US Sends USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Group to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The US Navy has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with three warships to the Indian Ocean, near Iran. This move heightens chances of US military action amid Iran's protest crackdown. President Trump confirmed the deployment is ‘just in case.’

January 27, 2026

Toronto Faces Record Snowfall, Major Flight Cancellations, and Traffic Chaos

Toronto is digging out from the biggest snowfall in its history. Nearly 60cm of snow shut down flights and caused hundreds of accidents. The city says clearing roads will take days.

January 27, 2026

British, European Retailers Push to Save Soy Moratorium After Brazil Abandons It

Leading UK and European retailers urge major soy traders to uphold forest protection after Brazil drops the 20-year-old Amazon soy moratorium. They warn deforestation risks will rise without new rules for sustainable soy sourcing.

January 26, 2026

Lalbagh Republic Day Flower Show Draws 8 Lakh Visitors, Earns ₹2.75 Crore

The Lalbagh Republic Day flower show, themed on Kannada thinker K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi, attracted over 8 lakh visitors and earned ₹2.75 crore. The event also featured a bookstore selling 13,000 books. Flower waste will be converted into compost for Lalbagh’s greenery.

January 26, 2026

Homeless Families Protest on Republic Day Over Broken Housing Promises in Yelahanka

After their homes in Yelahanka's Fakeer Colony were demolished, families held a 'Poor People’s Republic Day' protest on January 26 to demand promised housing that still hasn't come.

January 26, 2026

Seven Feared Dead in Massive Anandpur Warehouse Fire in Kolkata

A huge fire broke out early Monday at a warehouse in Anandpur, Kolkata. Seven bodies have been found, and many workers remain missing. Firefighters battled all day to control the blaze.

January 26, 2026

India Marks 77th Republic Day with Grand Parade and Operation Sindoor Showcase

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a stunning military parade and cultural performances highlighting Operation Sindoor and 150 years of Vande Mataram. Chief guests included EU leaders for the first time. Over 10,000 attended the event along Kartavya Path in Delhi.

January 26, 2026

7 Dead, 1 Injured as Business Jet Crashes During Snowstorm Takeoff in Maine

A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed while taking off in a heavy snowstorm at Bangor International Airport, killing seven and injuring one seriously. The plane flipped and caught fire, sparking a swift emergency response amid harsh winter weather.