January 23, 2026

Supreme Court to Verify Authenticity of CDs Showing Corruption Claims in M.K. Stalin’s 2011 Election

The Supreme Court will probe whether electronic evidence on CDs regarding alleged corrupt practices in M.K. Stalin’s 2011 election is properly certified and proven beyond doubt. It’s a fresh look at claims dismissed by Madras High Court in 2017 for lack of solid proof.

January 23, 2026

UK Court Orders UAE to Pay £260,000 to Human Trafficking Victim Exploited by Diplomat

The UK High Court has ruled that the UAE must pay over £260,000 to a woman trafficked and held as a domestic servant by an Emirati diplomat in London. This landmark decision highlights the exploitation she endured and sets a precedent for holding foreign states accountable.

January 23, 2026

German Nurse Convicted of 10 Murders May Be Linked to 100 More Deaths

A German nurse sentenced for killing 10 patients could be connected to over 100 more deaths. Authorities are exhuming dozens of bodies as they investigate further.

January 23, 2026

Toronto Man Posed as Pilot, Flew Free on US Airlines for Years, Faces 20 Years Prison

Dallas Pokornik, 33, posed as a pilot and scammed three US airlines for free flights over four years. Caught and charged with wire fraud, he faces 20 years in jail and fines up to $250,000.

January 23, 2026

France Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker in Mediterranean

France has seized the oil tanker Grinch, suspected of being part of Russia's secret shadow fleet evading sanctions. The French navy, with UK help, intercepted the tanker sailing from Murmansk. President Macron condemned its use in financing war on Ukraine.

January 23, 2026

Youth Congress and BJP Protest Sabarimala Gold Loss; Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons

Youth Congress and BJP activists clashed with police in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold loss. Protests in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur led to police using barricades, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse crowds.

January 23, 2026

Man Caught Overspeeding in BC in Car Held by Garden Latch, Faces Heavy Penalties

A 22-year-old man in British Columbia was caught driving at 130 km/h in a car held together with a garden latch and duct tape. Police seized the car and issued fines, tow costs, and impound orders.

January 23, 2026

UAE Makes Parents Legally Responsible for Kids' Online Safety with New 2026 Child Digital Law

The UAE has introduced a strict Child Digital Safety Law from January 2026. Parents must now actively guard children's online use or face fines up to AED 100,000. The law toughens digital rules to protect young users and fights cyberbullying and harmful content.

January 23, 2026

H-1B Visa Stamping in India Delayed Till 2027; US Also Revoking Visas Amid Tightening Rules

H-1B visa holders face long delays in India with interview slots pushed to 2027. Experts warn against travel for stamping as US revokes visas, including H-4 holders.

January 23, 2026

India's Census 2027 Phase 1 Will Ask 33 Questions, First Digital Count

India's Census 2027 will begin April 1 with 33 questions in the first phase. It is the first digital census, allowing self-enumeration. The second phase will count caste details in February 2027.