January 28, 2026

Forest Officials Warn Against Tranquilising Tigers Without Real Threat

A young tiger has moved into Eluru district, causing fear among villagers. Forest experts warn tranquilising tigers is risky and should only happen if there's real danger to humans or property, as per law. Safe coexistence and legal action remain the priority.

January 28, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott Orders Freeze on H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies Until 2027

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by all state agencies and public universities until May 2027. The move aims to tackle alleged visa abuses and pressure from MAGA groups, impacting Indian professionals in education, research, and public services.

January 28, 2026

Supreme Court Extends All-Women Committee's Manipur Rehabilitation Role till July 2026

The Supreme Court has extended by six months the tenure of its all-women committee overseeing rehabilitation in violence-hit Manipur. Headed by Justice Gita Mittal, the panel will continue till July 31, 2026, to monitor relief and restoration efforts in the northeast state.

January 28, 2026

Deadly Landslide in Indonesia's West Bandung Claims 34 Lives, 32 Missing

A massive landslide hit Pasirlangu village in West Bandung, Indonesia, killing 34 and leaving 32 missing. Heavy rains and deforestation made the situation worse. Over 650 locals evacuated as rescue teams struggle in dangerous conditions.

January 28, 2026

Heavy Snow Strands Hundreds of Tourists as Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closes Again

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remains shut for the second day due to heavy snow. Hundreds of tourists are stuck in Kashmir, facing delays and rising costs. Authorities are clearing roads, but the road is still slippery. Flights have resumed, but many travellers wait anxiously to leave.

January 28, 2026

Bomb Threat Emails Evacuate Multiple Chandigarh Schools; Police Conduct Thorough Searches

Several Chandigarh schools were evacuated on January 28 after bomb threat emails were received. Police teams with sniffer dogs and bomb squad searched the premises. Security was tightened to keep students safe.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Baramati Plane Crash; Five Killed

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati on January 28, 2026. The private Bombardier Learjet 45 jet crashed, killing all five on board including pilot and co-pilot.

January 28, 2026

SC Agrees Hearing on Judicial Probe into Air India Flight 171 Crash

Supreme Court will soon hear petitions demanding an independent probe into the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 241 at Ahmedabad Airport in 2025. Families and pilots seek a fair investigation, citing safety concerns and flawed inquiry.

January 28, 2026

IndiGo Extends Flight Cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, Tashkent till Feb 11 Over Iran Tensions

IndiGo has extended its flight cancellations to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent till February 11. The move is due to tensions in Iran, which block normal flight paths.

January 28, 2026

Bomb Threat Emails Force Four Gurugram Private Schools to Suspend Classes

Four private schools in Gurugram received bomb threat emails on January 28, 2026. Classes were suspended, and police launched an intense investigation. No explosives were found, and safety measures remain in place.