January 20, 2026

Kolkata’s Maidan Hosts Open-Air Workshop to Translate City Poems into English

On January 25, Kolkata’s Maidan will buzz with nearly 40 translators joining a unique open-air workshop. They will translate famous poems on the city into English, blending tradition with fresh ideas in a lively, informal setting.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Review Karnataka High Court Ruling Favoring BJP MLA in Murder Case

The Supreme Court will examine the Karnataka High Court's unusual ruling benefiting BJP MLA B. A. Basavaraja in the Shivaprakash murder case. The top court has asked lower courts not to treat the High Court decision as final and scheduled detailed hearings in April.

January 20, 2026

Violence in Assam's Kokrajhar: One Dead, RAF Deployed, Internet Suspended

Clashes between Bodos and tribals in Assam's Kokrajhar have left one person dead. RAF forces have been deployed, and Internet services suspended to control the unrest.

January 20, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Space Tech Summit 2026 to Launch January 22 with Rocketry Challenge

The Andhra Pradesh Space Tech Summit will run from January 22-24 at Vignan University, Guntur. It features expert talks, innovation focus, and the exciting South India Rocketry Challenge for students.

January 20, 2026

Telangana Delays Rs. 6,000 Per Acre Payment to Farmers Due to Survey Delay

Telangana Govt delays Rs. 6,000 per acre payment under Rythu Bharosa for Rabi season. Survey of cultivated lands is incomplete. Over 70 lakh farmers await support.

January 20, 2026

Dubai Taxis Found Over 104,000 Lost Items in 2025 Including AED 2 Million Cash

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority found 104,162 lost items in taxis during 2025. From cash and passports to gadgets, the lost property system helps riders get back their valuables quickly and safely.

January 20, 2026

Oman Orders Insurers to Pay Drivers if Car Repairs Delay Beyond 30 Days

Oman’s Financial Services Authority now requires insurers to finish car repairs within 30 days or pay daily compensation. The new rule aims to end long wait times and give drivers more control over claims, including cash settlements and natural disaster coverage.

January 20, 2026

ASI Finds Rare 15th-Century Gandabherunda Inscription in Andhra Pradesh Temple

ASI has uncovered a rare stone carving of the mythological double-headed bird Gandabherunda at Vinukonda's Narasimhaswamy temple, dating back to 1477 CE. This find highlights the region’s rich medieval Vaishnava culture.

January 20, 2026

APSRTC Hits Record ₹27.68 Crore Revenue on Sankranti with 5.06 Million Passengers

APSRTC recorded its highest ever revenue of ₹27.68 crore on January 19, 2026, serving 5.06 million passengers with special buses at normal fares during Sankranti rush in Andhra Pradesh.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Examines Bihar’s Special Revision of Electoral Rolls Amid EC Notices to Millions

The Supreme Court is reviewing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Election Commission's SIR exercise has caused unrest in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism and constitutional questions.