January 24, 2026

Home Secretary Urges States to Halt Jurisdiction Changes Ahead of Census 2027

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan stopped States from changing jurisdictions till March 31, 2027, ahead of the all-digital Census 2027. He called for quick appointment and training of Census staff and using digital tools including self-enumeration. Census starts April 1, 2026, in phases with ready questions for houselisting.

January 24, 2026

Berlin’s Israeli-Palestinian Restaurant Kanaan to Close, Inspires New TV Series Breaking the Binary

The Berlin restaurant Kanaan, known for promoting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, will close in spring. Its owners now inspire a new TV miniseries, Breaking the Binary, to share their story of unity and hope.

January 24, 2026

Fractured Track Caused Spain's Deadly High-Speed Train Crash: Report

A broken track caused a deadly train crash in Spain, killing 45. An initial report reveals a 40cm gap broke before the Iryo train derailed into a Renfe train. Investigators found wheel notches pointing to the fracture happening just before the accident.

January 23, 2026

Telangana HC Warns HYDRAA Commissioner in Bathukammakunta Contempt Case

Telangana High Court gives strict warning to HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath for his speech on Bathukammakunta land amid contempt case. Court delays hearing to February 6.

January 23, 2026

Kerala Govt Approves ₹8.57 Crore Loan for Wayanad Landslide Victims from Kudumbashree

Kerala govt has approved an ₹8.57 crore loan for 437 Kudumbashree members affected by the Wayanad landslide. The loan interest of ₹1.94 crore will be covered by the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

January 23, 2026

Decentralised Protests Begin for VB-G RAM G Bill Against Rural Employment Law

The NREGA Sangharsh Morcha calls for protests against the new VB-G RAM G Bill on Republic Day. Gram panchayats will move resolutions opposing the law in a decentralised nationwide campaign.

January 23, 2026

₹213 Crore Ropeway Project to Link Kamakhya Railway Station with Temple in Guwahati

The Centre plans a ₹213.24 crore ropeway from Kamakhya Railway Station to the temple on Nilachal Hill. Travel time will drop from 20 to 6 minutes, improving pilgrim convenience and easing traffic.

January 23, 2026

Texas Man's Anti-India Comments Spark Outrage Amid H-1B Visa Controversy

A Texas man calling Hindu god Ganesh a 'demonic elephant' fuels anti-India anger. This comes as journalist Sara Gonzales's H-1B visa exposé sparks a heated debate.

January 23, 2026

CBI SIT Files Charge-Sheet in ₹250 Crore TTD Ghee Adulteration Scam

The CBI Special Investigation Team has submitted its final charge-sheet in the TTD ghee adulteration case. Fake ghee worth ₹250 crore was supplied to Tirumala temple over 2021-24. Bhole Baba Dairy and 24 accused face charges.

January 23, 2026

Tamil Nadu Woman’s Kidneys and Corneas Donated in Kerala to Help Four Patients

A 51-year-old Tamil Nadu woman was declared brain-dead in Kerala. Her kidneys and corneas were donated to four patients waiting for transplants, saving lives.