January 31, 2026

Madras High Court Uses AI to Speed Up Chennai Metro Case Document Review

Madras High Court will use AI tool Superlaw Courts to quickly find facts in a big commercial dispute. The AI helps read and organise documents but won't replace judges or lawyers. This is India's first court case using AI for document review.

January 31, 2026

Israeli Strikes Kill 12 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

At least 12 Palestinians died in Israeli missile strikes in Gaza on Saturday. Strikes targeted Gaza City and Khan Younis just before a planned border crossing reopening. Casualties include children and women. Gaza hospitals reported the dead. Tensions persist despite ceasefire progress.

January 31, 2026

Tiruppur Police Deny Caste Abuse in School Fire Incident Involving Class 8 Boy

Tiruppur police say a 13-year-old boy's fall into a burning garbage pit was an accidental play mishap, not caste abuse. The injured pupil was rescued and treated promptly.

January 31, 2026

Thousands Rally in Imphal to Defend Manipur’s Territorial Integrity

On January 31, 2026, thousands marched in Imphal demanding Manipur's territory remain intact. The 'Save Manipur' rally spoke against dividing the state amid ethnic clashes.

January 31, 2026

Al Salam Cycling Championship Shines with Record AED 455,000 Prize in Dubai Desert Races

Dubai's Al Salam Cycling Championship is back with desert races at Al Marmoom Reserve. Featuring top cyclists, a 20 km women's race, a 52 km men's race, and a record prize pool of AED 455,000, the event celebrates sport and community.

January 31, 2026

EOW Arrests Trio for ₹500 Crore Investment Scam Affecting 11,000 Investors in Maharashtra

EOW arrested a couple and their associate for cheating over 11,000 investors, including police personnel, out of ₹500 crore in Maharashtra. The accused ran a fake investment firm promising high returns, then vanished.

January 31, 2026

Bomb Threats Hit Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Two Jalandhar Schools Before PM Modi Visit

Bomb threats targeted Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two Jalandhar schools on January 31, just before PM Narendra Modi's visit on Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Police are probing the threats as security checks continue.

January 31, 2026

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January 31, 2026

Ukraine Faces Bitter -20C Cold Amid Fragile Energy Truce After Russian Power Grid Attacks

Ukrainians face freezing -20C weather without central heating after Russian attacks damaged power grids. A brief energy truce is set to expire as cold bites, sparking fears of a heating system collapse and civilian hardship.

January 31, 2026

Google India Reports Flat Profit of ₹1,436.9 Crore in FY25 Despite Increased Expenses

Google India posted a flat standalone profit of ₹1,436.9 crore for FY25. Revenue dipped by 3.2%, while employee and tax expenses rose. The company cited a demerger and tax agreements affecting numbers.