January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Accountability on Dog Feeders Amid Rising Dog Bite Concerns

The Supreme Court is serious about holding dog feeders responsible for bite incidents. Animal welfare groups warn of attacks on feeders due to court remarks. The court also flagged contemptuous remarks by Maneka Gandhi and stressed sterilisation for stray dogs.

January 20, 2026

Kurdish Forces Withdraw from IS Detention Camp as Syrian Army Advances

Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces pulled back from al-Hol detention camp housing IS suspects, as Syrian government troops rapidly advanced in northeast Syria. The move stirs fears over security and stability in the critical region.

January 20, 2026

Canada Issues 1,775 Job Notices as Public Service Faces Major Cuts

Canada plans to cut 40,000 public service jobs after issuing 1,775 warning notices last week. The government is restructuring to save money, but visa officers are safe, says Immigration Minister.

January 20, 2026

Unsupervised Steroid Use Linked to Rising Glaucoma Cases in India

Doctors warn that unsupervised steroid use is causing a rise in secondary glaucoma, a serious eye disease leading to blindness. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, highlighting the need for early screening to protect vision.

January 20, 2026

Israel Bulldozes UNRWA Jerusalem HQ, Fires Teargas at West Bank School Amid Hamas Allegations

Israeli forces bulldozed the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem and fired teargas at a UN school in Qalandia. Israel accuses UNRWA of Hamas ties, which the agency denies.

January 20, 2026

France Makes First Sea Interception to Stop Small Boats Carrying Migrants to UK

French police have made their first interception of a 'taxi-boat' carrying suspected people-smugglers on the Channel coast, aiming to stop illegal migrant crossings to the UK.

January 20, 2026

Austrian Cow Veronika Stuns Scientists by Skillfully Using Tools for Scratching

Veronika, an Austrian cow, has amazed scientists by using sticks, rakes, and brooms like tools to scratch herself. This rare behavior shows cows may be smarter than believed and can use multipurpose tools as chimpanzees do.

January 20, 2026

Kurdish-led Forces Exit IS Camp Amid Clashes and Prison Breaks in Syria

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew from al-Hol camp holding IS-linked detainees after clashes with government troops. Suspected IS fighters escaped Shaddadi prison, intensifying tensions despite a ceasefire deal.

January 20, 2026

Russian Air Strikes Cut Heating to Half of Kyiv Amid Harsh Winter Cold

Russian missile strikes left half of Kyiv without heating and power in freezing -10C weather. Four dead, dozens injured as attacks hit multiple cities.

January 20, 2026

Calcutta High Court orders BSF deployment to maintain peace in Murshidabad after Beldanga violence

The Calcutta High Court has directed the deployment of five BSF companies in Murshidabad’s Beldanga to curb unrest after recent violent clashes. The order comes following PILs filed by Suvendu Adhikari and a local resident, demanding action and peace in the district rocked by communal tension and protests.