January 27, 2026

India Boosts Semiconductor Industry with New Chip Assembly Plants in Gujarat

India is building its own semiconductor industry to reduce supply risks. Kaynes Semicon started chip assembly in Gujarat, while design firms like Tejas Networks hope to benefit.

January 27, 2026

Laryngectomy Survivors Create World Record Singing India's National Anthem on Republic Day

On January 26, 2026, laryngectomy survivors at Hyderabad's Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital set a world record by singing the National Anthem. Certified by the World Book of Records, the event showed their amazing voice recovery using special devices.

January 27, 2026

CPI(M) Expels Kannur Leader V. Kunhikrishnan Over Martyrs' Fund Allegations

CPI(M) has expelled V. Kunhikrishnan from party membership for stirring controversy over martyrs’ fund. The party called his claims baseless and politically timed before elections.

January 27, 2026

China Bans Import and Sale of Sun Pharma’s Alzheimer's Drug Over Quality Issues

China’s medicine regulator has stopped the import, sale, and use of Sun Pharma's rivastigmine drug for Alzheimer's. The move follows a failed remote inspection exposing production flaws. Sun Pharma’s spokesperson has not commented yet.

January 27, 2026

200 Stray Dogs Poisoned to Death in Telangana's Hanamkonda District; Police Probe Underway

About 200 stray dogs died in Hanamkonda after allegedly being poisoned by orders from local officials. Animal activists demand justice as police investigate.

January 27, 2026

Indian Oil Corp to Increase Brazilian Crude Buying After Cutting Russian Imports

Indian Oil Corp, the top Indian refiner, will buy 24 million barrels of Brazilian crude in FY 2026-27, up from 18 million. This marks a shift from Russian oil, following Western sanctions.

January 27, 2026

UAE Weather Alert: Humid Sticky Mornings with Fog and Light Rain Until January 31, Cooler Weather from Friday

The UAE faces humid, sticky mornings with fog and light rain through January 31. Winds will shift and temperatures will fall on Friday, bringing cooler, windy conditions.

January 27, 2026

UAE Declares Neutrality, Bars Military Use of Its Territory Against Iran

The UAE firmly states it will not allow its land, airspace, or waters to be used for any military operations against Iran. It pushes for diplomacy and peace amid Middle East tensions.

January 27, 2026

Massive US Winter Storm Kills 30, Cuts Power to 560,000+ Homes, Disrupts Travel

A huge winter storm swept across the US, killing at least 30 people and cutting power to more than 560,000 homes. Ice and heavy snow hit 22 states, causing travel chaos and dangerous conditions still ongoing.

January 27, 2026

Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Attempted Rape in Gurugram's Aravalli Hills

A 25-year-old man was caught for kidnapping a 23-year-old woman and trying to rape her near the Aravalli hills in Gurugram. Police rescued the woman and arrested the accused early Sunday.