January 28, 2026

Iran Protesters Hide Injuries, Seek Secret Medical Care to Avoid Arrest

Fear grips injured protesters in Iran as they avoid hospitals, seeking secret treatment to escape arrest. Thousands wounded amid harsh security crackdown.

January 28, 2026

Supreme Court Slams States Over Poor Stray Dog Sterilisation and Rising Dog Bites

The Supreme Court on January 28, 2026, expressed strong displeasure with States for failing to improve stray dog sterilisation. It called their efforts 'castles in the air' and highlighted shocking dog bite numbers, especially in Assam.

January 28, 2026

Six Churches Attacked in Telangana in January, TUCPA Demands Action

Six Christian churches in Telangana were attacked in January. TUCPA calls on police for action and urges CM Revanth Reddy to pass a law against religious hatred.

January 28, 2026

Karnataka Special School Staff Protest Delays in Funds and Demand Salary Hike

Special school teachers and staff protested in Bengaluru against delays in government funding and low salaries. They demand timely payments and a pay rise to match inflation under the Child-Centric Scheme.

January 28, 2026

Texas Freezes New H-1B Visa Hiring at State Agencies Till 2027, Raising Healthcare Concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a freeze on new H-1B visa hiring at public agencies and universities until May 2027. Experts warn this move could hurt major hospitals like MD Anderson Cancer Center and slow medical research, worsening healthcare staff shortages in the state.

January 28, 2026

US Builds Military Force Near Iran As Trump Warns of ‘Far Worse’ Attack

The US is moving more troops and warplanes near Iran. President Trump warns of a stronger attack if Iran does not curb its nuclear program soon. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has been sent to the Gulf, signaling rising tensions.

January 28, 2026

European Film Awards Spotlight Pacifism Amid Rising Europe Militarisation Debate

At the European Film Awards, Croatian director Igor Bezinović won for his documentary and spoke out against Germany's militarisation. The event highlighted Europe's struggle between peace and rearmament amid the Ukraine war, urging a balance between culture and conflict.

January 28, 2026

ICAR-CTCRI Licenses Purple Taro 'Jamuni' to Spudnik Farms for ₹5.9 Lakh

The ICAR-CTCRI has licensed its newly developed purple taro variety 'Jamuni' to Bengaluru-based Spudnik Farms. This taro is rich in anthocyanin and offers yields of up to 2 kg per plant. The deal was sealed for ₹5.9 lakh, marking CTCRI's first tuber crop commercialisation via licensing.

January 28, 2026

Koya Tribe's Century-Old Legacy Flags Shine at Medaram Jatara

At Medaram jatara, Koya families display century-old legacy flags called ‘padaga’ that tell their rich family stories. Crafted by brothers Tholem Kalyan and Venkateswarlu, these vibrant flags inspire folk artists and preserve tribal history.

January 28, 2026

AI Robot 'G-Spider' Launched in Thiruvananthapuram for Safe Canal Cleaning

Kerala's Minister M.B. Rajesh launched G-Spider, an AI robot by Genrobotics, to clean canals without human risk. The project honors a sanitation worker's sacrifice and pushes waste management forward.