January 27, 2026

Victoria Fights Emergency Fires Amid Hottest Heatwave on Record

Victorian firefighters battle six major fires, with two at emergency level during a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures soar up to 48.9C, pushing communities to evacuate and health officials to warn of severe risks.

January 27, 2026

Wings India 2026 Kicks Off in Hyderabad with Aerobatic Shows and 34 Aircraft on Display

Asia’s biggest civil aviation event, Wings India 2026, begins Jan 28 at Hyderabad’s Begumpet Airport. Public can visit on Jan 30-31 to watch thrilling aerobatic shows by India and UK teams and explore 34 aircraft up close.

January 27, 2026

Kerala UDF Walks Out After Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Payyannur CPI(M) Martyr Fund Scam

Kerala's UDF boycotted Assembly proceedings after Speaker A.N. Shamseer denied their adjournment motion on the Payyannur CPI(M) martyr fund scam and related violence. Leader V.D. Satheesan accused the Speaker of acting under government pressure and highlighted alleged CPI(M) attacks on protesters.

January 27, 2026

Wings India 2026 to Kick Off in Hyderabad with Flights, Talks, and Tech

Wings India 2026, Asia's biggest civil aviation expo, starts January 28 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. Expect industry talks, a job fair, 34 aircraft displays, and thrilling aerobatic shows.

January 27, 2026

Four Dead Including CRPF Jawan in Udhampur Bus Accident on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

A tragic accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur took four lives, including a CRPF jawan. A bus lost control, hit a motorcycle, then a parked road carrier being repaired on the Jammu-Srinagar highway.

January 27, 2026

Bihar Teacher Arrested for Raising Jinnah Slogans on Republic Day

A teacher in Supaul, Bihar, was arrested for reportedly shouting slogans supporting Muhammad Ali Jinnah during a Republic Day school program. Authorities are investigating after a viral video showed students responding to the slogans.

January 27, 2026

Supreme Court Plea Challenges UGC's Narrow Caste-Based Discrimination Definition

A plea in the Supreme Court opposes UGC's new rule that limits caste discrimination protections to SC, ST, and OBC, excluding the general category. The petition argues this violates equality rights and demands a caste-neutral definition.

January 27, 2026

ABC News Facebook Page Hacked with Adult Photos and PM Hotdog Image

ABC News Facebook page was briefly hacked. Hacker posted photos of adult content creators and a picture of PM Albanese eating a hotdog. ABC quickly removed posts and is investigating.

January 27, 2026

India Boosts Semiconductor Industry with New Chip Assembly Plants in Gujarat

India is building its own semiconductor industry to reduce supply risks. Kaynes Semicon started chip assembly in Gujarat, while design firms like Tejas Networks hope to benefit.

January 27, 2026

Laryngectomy Survivors Create World Record Singing India's National Anthem on Republic Day

On January 26, 2026, laryngectomy survivors at Hyderabad's Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital set a world record by singing the National Anthem. Certified by the World Book of Records, the event showed their amazing voice recovery using special devices.