January 28, 2026

Applied Materials India Launches Huge New Semiconductor Campus in Bengaluru

Applied Materials India opened an 8.06 lakh sq ft campus at International Tech Park Bengaluru. This move strengthens Karnataka's chip design hub and boosts India's semiconductor ecosystem.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Land Rights March May End After CM Fadnavis Assures Action on Demands

The land rights march from Nashik to Mumbai will likely end on Jan 28 after CM Devendra Fadnavis assured activists of reviewing land claims and government support. Key demands include Forest Rights Act implementation, water use for drought areas, and PESA recruitment.

January 28, 2026

Indian Railways Adds Non-Veg Food on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

After passenger demand and BJP push, Indian Railways will soon serve non-vegetarian food on the Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. The decision ends controversy over the menu and respects local food habits of West Bengal and Assam.

January 28, 2026

Amazon’s Remote Work for Stuck H-1B Workers Raises Tax Risks for US Firms

Amazon lets H-1B employees stuck in India due to visa stamp delays work remotely. Experts warn US companies face big tax bills if workers stay in India long.

January 28, 2026

Iran Protests Turn Deadly With Over 6,000 Killed in Brutal Crackdown

Iran faces its deadliest unrest with over 6,000 killed during recent protests. Survivors recall witnessing shootings, pellet gun injuries, and families forced to pay for bodies.

January 28, 2026

UGC Equity Rules Trigger Protests, BJP Resignations and Officer Suspension in UP

UGC's new rules on equity in education sparked protests at Lucknow University. Some BJP leaders resigned in protest. A PCS officer was suspended after opposing the rules.

January 28, 2026

EC Tells Supreme Court Indian Citizenship Must Be Maintained to Stay on Voters List

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that voters must continuously meet citizenship requirements to remain on electoral rolls during the Bihar Special Intensive Revision.

January 28, 2026

Mumbai Tribal Protest Halts Eviction Drive at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Hundreds of tribals protested in Mumbai’s SGNP against eviction. The government paused the eviction, promising a solution soon. Protestors demand land rights under the Forest Rights Act.

January 28, 2026

H-1B Visa Stamping Delayed to 2027 in India, Indian-Americans Targeted, Says Rajeev Sharma

H-1B visa stamping in India is now delayed until 2027. Rajeev Sharma calls this 100% targeting of Indian-Americans. New social media checks and random deferments cause job worries.

January 28, 2026

India's Census 2027 to Be First Digital Census with Private Tech Staff Aid

For the first time, India will use private technical staff to assist in Census 2027, which starts April 1. Government officials will collect data digitally via mobile apps for faster results.