January 31, 2026

Louisiana Recaptures 5 Escaped Inmates, Manhunt Continues for 3 Dangerous Fugitives

Five of eight inmates who escaped from Riverbend Detention Center in Louisiana have been caught. The manhunt is on for three violent fugitives still at large.

January 31, 2026

NATO Chief Rutte: Europe Can't Defend Itself Without US Support, Calls for More Spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte bluntly tells European Parliament that Europe cannot defend itself without the US. He urges doubling defense budgets and warns of the complexity of a European army. Experts say Europe must strengthen its capabilities by 2030 but trust in US security guarantees is fading.

January 31, 2026

More Than 200 Die in DR Congo Mine Collapse Amid Rebel Rule

A deadly mine collapse in DR Congo’s North Kivu has killed over 200 people, including women and children mining coltan. Rebel authorities said heavy rains caused the disaster in the rebel-held town of Rubaya.

January 31, 2026

Israeli Air Strikes Kill 27 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violations

At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in heavy Israeli air strikes across Gaza, including women and children. The strikes are the strongest since a recent ceasefire began. Israel says strikes targeted Hamas terrorists violating the truce. Hamas condemns the attacks and calls for US action.

January 31, 2026

Noida Court Grants Bail to Two Employees in Software Engineer's Drowning Case

Two real estate employees, Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karanwal, got bail in Noida for the drowning death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta. The court set a ₹25,000 bond each and strict conditions.

January 31, 2026

Pokémon Cancels Card Game Event at Controversial Yasukuni Shrine After China Backlash

Pokémon has cancelled a card game event set to take place at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine following protests from China. The Pokémon Company apologised for listing the event and said it should never have been held at the shrine, which is a sensitive war memorial.

January 31, 2026

Retired Air Force Man Shot in Lucknow’s Sushant Golf City, Police Probe Launched

A 60-year-old retired Air Force man was shot by two unknown attackers in Lucknow's Sushant Golf City on Friday night. He is stable and under treatment. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to investigate.

January 31, 2026

UAE Prepares to Host Six Major Global Events Including Largest World Governments Summit

The UAE will host six big international events in February, including the record-breaking World Governments Summit in Dubai. Thousands of leaders and experts will gather on topics from governance to sports and healthcare.

January 31, 2026

NIA Launches Probe into Beldanga Violence After Migrant Worker Death in West Bengal

The NIA has begun investigating the Beldanga violence in West Bengal triggered by a migrant worker’s death. They aim to find if the unrest was planned or fueled by fake news, as protests blocked highways and railways.

January 31, 2026

Suspected Pakistani Drone Spotted Over Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba Border, Security Forces Launch Search

Security forces launched a swift search operation after a drone, suspected from Pakistan, hovered over the International Border in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 31. The drone returned to Pakistan after a short hover, raising concerns of possible weapon or narcotic drops.