January 26, 2026

7 Dead, 1 Injured as Business Jet Crashes During Snowstorm Takeoff in Maine

A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed while taking off in a heavy snowstorm at Bangor International Airport, killing seven and injuring one seriously. The plane flipped and caught fire, sparking a swift emergency response amid harsh winter weather.

January 26, 2026

Garbage Cleared Under Pink Line Metro Pillars, BMRCL Prepares for 2026 Launch

BMRCL has cleaned illegal garbage under Pink Line metro pillars along Bannerghatta Road. New barricades and saplings now protect the area. The Pink Line will open in phases starting March 2026.

January 26, 2026

GBA Orders Quick Land Marking at St. John’s to Speed Ejipura Flyover Work

GBA Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao has ordered officials to mark land at St. John’s Medical College for installing five portal piers to fast-track the Ejipura flyover. With 645 of 762 segments cast, the project moves swiftly after hospital’s nod on land use.

January 26, 2026

Tribal March in Maharashtra Continues, Demanding Land Rights; Rejects Halt Without CM Meeting

Thousands of tribal protesters in Maharashtra have marched over 80 km since January 25, refusing to stop without meeting CM Devendra Fadnavis. They demand land rights, water access, and fair implementation of the Forest Rights Act. The march marked Republic Day on the highway and aims to reach Mumbai by February 3.

January 26, 2026

Republic Day 2026 Honors 150 Years of Vande Mataram with Grand Tableaux and Performances

On Republic Day 2026, India celebrated 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. Special tableaux and vibrant performances lit up Kartavya Path, showcasing the song’s enduring spirit from Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s original manuscript to modern India.

January 26, 2026

Germany's CDU Plans Ban on Legal Right to Part-Time Work

Germany's CDU business wing wants to end the legal right to part-time work. It argues workers should get special permission to reduce hours. Exceptions include childcare and eldercare. This move comes amid fears of a skilled worker shortage and slow economic growth.

January 26, 2026

France Arrests Two Far-Right UK Activists for Inciting Hate in 'Stop the Boats' Operation

French police arrested two British far-right activists during live broadcasts from northern France. They face charges of inciting hatred linked to the anti-migrant 'Operation Overlord' protests aimed at stopping Channel crossings.

January 26, 2026

TDP and Jana Sena Celebrate 77th Republic Day in Mangalagiri

Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party celebrated the 77th Republic Day at their central offices in Mangalagiri. Leaders emphasized respect for the Constitution and democratic principles during the events.

January 26, 2026

Energy Minister Credits Reforms for Power Sector Revival and Higher DISCOM Ratings

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar praises coalition government efforts in reviving the power sector and lifting DISCOMs from debt. He highlights strong reforms under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that boosted ratings in the Power Finance Corporation report.

January 26, 2026

Maori Kapa Haka Dance Thrills Devotees at Medaram Shrine on 77th Republic Day

On India's 77th Republic Day, a Maori kapa haka group from New Zealand performed their traditional haka dance at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma tribal shrine alongside local Koya performers, celebrating shared tribal pride and unity.