January 28, 2026

EC Tells Supreme Court Indian Citizenship Must Be Maintained to Stay on Voters List

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that voters must continuously meet citizenship requirements to remain on electoral rolls during the Bihar Special Intensive Revision.

January 28, 2026

Mumbai Tribal Protest Halts Eviction Drive at Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Hundreds of tribals protested in Mumbai’s SGNP against eviction. The government paused the eviction, promising a solution soon. Protestors demand land rights under the Forest Rights Act.

January 28, 2026

H-1B Visa Stamping Delayed to 2027 in India, Indian-Americans Targeted, Says Rajeev Sharma

H-1B visa stamping in India is now delayed until 2027. Rajeev Sharma calls this 100% targeting of Indian-Americans. New social media checks and random deferments cause job worries.

January 28, 2026

India's Census 2027 to Be First Digital Census with Private Tech Staff Aid

For the first time, India will use private technical staff to assist in Census 2027, which starts April 1. Government officials will collect data digitally via mobile apps for faster results.

January 28, 2026

Spain to Legalise Half a Million Undocumented Migrants by 2025

Spain will give legal status to over 500,000 undocumented migrants who prove residence before Dec 2025. The one-year residence permit can be extended, starting April. This historic move aims to improve social cohesion and economic growth, but faces opposition from right-wing parties.

January 27, 2026

Sidlaghatta Court Rejects Bail for Congress Leader B.V. Rajeev Gowda, Sends Him to Judicial Custody

A Sidlaghatta court refused bail to Congress leader B.V. Rajeev Gowda, remanding him in custody over threats to a municipal commissioner. The court deemed the offence grave. Meanwhile, co-accused Michael Joseph was granted bail.

January 27, 2026

PSB Customers Hit by UFBU Strike in Telangana Demanding Five-Day Work Week

Thousands of public sector bank staff in Telangana joined a one-day UFBU strike, blocking branch services. The strike demands a five-day work week and follows bank holidays that left customers without branch access for four days.

January 27, 2026

Karnataka Sets Up Welfare Board for Gig Workers; Praised as Landmark Move

Karnataka has formed a welfare board for gig workers, hailed as a big step for their rights and social security. Leaders expect other states to follow but worry the welfare fee might fall short.

January 27, 2026

Trump's Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Criticizes EU-India Trade, Mixes Up Russian Oil Facts

Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury Secretary, faced criticism for flawed logic on EU-India trade deal and Russian oil imports. Experts say his views echo political silliness, confusing motion with meaning.

January 27, 2026

Only Two Nipah Virus Cases Reported in West Bengal Since December 2025

West Bengal has reported just two Nipah Virus cases since December 2025. The Health Ministry confirmed all contacts tested negative, and no new cases have appeared. Strict health measures are in place to keep the virus contained.