January 15, 2026

Telangana Doctors Oppose NEET-PG 2025-26 Zero Cut-Off, Warn of Quality Risks

Telangana doctors' group opposes NEET-PG 2025-26 zero cut-off rule, calling it a threat to medical standards. They demand the government restore merit-based criteria.

January 15, 2026

Manja kite string fatally cuts motorcyclist’s throat in Bidar during Sankranti

A 48-year-old man died after a sharp kite string cut his throat while riding a motorcycle in Bidar. The banned Chinese manja caused severe bleeding, killing him instantly. The victim was on his way to pick up his daughter for Sankranti.

January 15, 2026

Bombay High Court rejects plea against unopposed wins in Maharashtra municipal polls

Bombay High Court dismissed a plea challenging unopposed victories in Maharashtra municipal elections. Court said election laws allow unopposed wins and found no evidence of coercion. The petitioner’s request for NOTA option in these wards was denied.

January 15, 2026

Over 50,000 People in Ernakulam Undergo Hearings to Regain Voting Rights in Special Revision

In Ernakulam, more than 50,000 hearings have been held to reinstate voter rights. This is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the state’s voter rolls, aiming to finalize the list by February 21.

January 15, 2026

Over 3.48 Crore Voters to Decide Maharashtra's 29 Municipal Corporations Including Mumbai on Jan 15

Maharashtra votes on Jan 15 for 29 municipal corporations. Mumbai grabs attention as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after two decades. Over 3.48 crore voters decide 2,869 corporator seats from 15,908 candidates.

January 15, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Leak Investigation

The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home, seizing devices. The probe targets Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones for leaking classified data. Natanson is not the investigation’s focus. The arrest and search raise press freedom concerns as legal protections for journalists weaken.

January 14, 2026

UGC's New 2026 Rules Target Caste Discrimination in Colleges, Include OBCs

The UGC introduced fresh rules to fight caste discrimination in higher education. All institutions must set up equity committees. OBCs are now included under protections. Punishments for breaking rules are tough, ranging up to losing the right to offer degrees.

January 14, 2026

Manipur Insurgents Warned: Surrender Arms, Stop Extortion or Face Action

Manipur officials warn Meitei and Kuki-Zo insurgents to obey ceasefire rules, surrender weapons, and stop extortion. Cadres must stay in camps and reduce numbers or face action.

January 14, 2026

Texas Lawyer Wrongly Accused of Approving 700,000 H-1B Visas; USCIS Handles Approvals

A viral video falsely claims Texas lawyer Chand Parvathaneni approved 700,000 H-1B visas. Only USCIS approves visas. Parvathaneni prepares applications but faces no charges.

January 14, 2026

Two Nurses Critically Ill with Nipah Virus in West Bengal; Contact Tracing Underway

Two nurses in West Bengal are critically ill with Nipah virus, one in a coma and the other on ventilator support. A doctor and nurse exposed to them are also hospitalized with symptoms. Over 120 contacts are isolating as health officials race to contain the outbreak.