January 27, 2026

Bengaluru Police Register Case After Viral Video Shows Naked Man Allegedly Harassing Woman

After a viral video showed a naked man sexually harassing a woman in Bengaluru, Hebbagodi police have registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The man allegedly drove his car toward the woman who shouted for help as bystanders ignored her. Police are tracing the accused using CCTV footage.

January 27, 2026

India-EU Trade Deal to Make Luxury European Cars Cheaper with Import Duty Quotas

India and the EU have finalized a free trade deal that will reduce import duties on luxury European cars. Under a quota system, India will cut levies to 10% for some imports, making brands like Lamborghini and BMW more affordable. The pact aims to balance trade and boost local manufacturing.

January 27, 2026

UP Govt Suspends Bareilly Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri After Resignation Over Policy Criticism

Uttar Pradesh suspended Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri after he resigned, criticizing government policies and new UGC rules. An inquiry will probe his alleged indiscipline.

January 27, 2026

Karnataka Forms Gig Workers Welfare Board With Low Initial Levy on Platforms

Karnataka sets up a new board to support gig workers. A welfare fee between 1% and 1.5% will be charged on platforms like Uber, Zomato, and Amazon to fund social security benefits.

January 27, 2026

Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal Sparks Airport Screenings in Asia

A Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal has led Thailand and Nepal to strengthen airport screenings. Five healthcare workers are infected, with one critical. Over 110 contacts quarantined amid high fatality fears.

January 27, 2026

India’s Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala Raises UAE Travel Alert

India reports new Nipah virus cases and deaths in Kerala. UAE reacts by tightening health checks at airports amid travel concerns. Virus spreads from bats, has high fatality rate.

January 27, 2026

Uttarakhand Sees Second Snowfall Spell in High-Altitude Areas This Week

Uttarakhand experienced fresh snowfall on January 27, 2026, in high-altitude zones like Badrinath and Kedarnath. This is the second time in a week that snow covered the region, following heavy snowfall on January 23.

January 27, 2026

Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, Opening by 2030

Disney CEO Bob Iger has officially confirmed that the seventh Disneyland will rise on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The first Disneyland in the Middle East aims to blend Disney magic with Emirati culture and is expected to open by 2030.

January 27, 2026

Punjab and Haryana CMs Meet in Chandigarh to Discuss SYL Canal Dispute

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met in Chandigarh to discuss the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issue. The meeting aims to find a solution to the decades-old water dispute but remains inconclusive.

January 27, 2026

Kozhikode Court Denies Bail to Shimjitha Musthafa in U. Deepak Suicide Case

The Kozhikode court refused bail for Shimjitha Musthafa, charged with abetment of suicide of salesman U. Deepak after sexual misconduct allegations on a Kannur bus. The investigation is ongoing with worries about evidence tampering.