January 23, 2026

Mizoram Launches 24x7 Drinking Water Pilot in Aizawl with Smart Tech

Mizoram government will soon provide 24x7 drinking water to 300 households in Aizawl’s Vaivakawn and Chawnpui areas. Funded by AMRUT 2, the ₹5.24 crore project includes smart water metres and IoT-based monitoring.

January 23, 2026

ByteDance Signs US TikTok Deal, Splitting Operations Amid Security Concerns

ByteDance has sealed a deal to separate US TikTok operations under a new US consortium including Oracle. This move addresses security fears and reshapes TikTok’s presence in America.

January 23, 2026

Telangana Police Seize 109 Unlabelled Oxytocin Bottles In Adilabad

Telangana's Drugs Control Administration and Adilabad Police seized 109 unlabelled bottles of Oxytocin injections on January 22. The drugs were illegally stored for misuse in cattle to boost milk production. Authorities are investigating and will take strict legal action against offenders.

January 23, 2026

Telangana Probes Killing of Over 350 Stray Dogs Amid Election-linked Outrage

Telangana police investigate deaths of 354 stray dogs in at least six villages. Nine people arrested as animal rights activists demand justice and stronger laws.

January 23, 2026

Indian Railways Keeps Fare Fixation Method a Trade Secret, RTI Request Denied

Indian Railways refuses to reveal ticket fare calculation method, calling it a 'trade secret.' The Central Information Commission supports this, stating info is not for public release under RTI laws.

January 23, 2026

Dozens of UK-Sanctioned Russian Tankers Sail Through English Channel Despite Uk’s Assertive Action Vow

UK-sanctioned Russian tankers keep crossing the English Channel despite government promises to act firmly. Shadow fleet ships evade sanctions, helping Russia's oil exports amid war tensions.

January 23, 2026

TGSRTC to Run 4,000 Special Buses for Medaram Jatara from January 25

TGSRTC will operate 4,000 special buses for Medaram Jatara from Jan 25 to Feb 1. Around 20 lakh pilgrims are expected. Free travel for women will increase passenger numbers.

January 23, 2026

BBC Reveals UAE-Run Secret Prisons in Yemen with Torture Claims

The BBC gained rare access to secret prisons run by UAE forces in Yemen. Former detainees speak of torture, abuse, and brutal conditions during the decade-long civil war.

January 23, 2026

Guinea-Bissau Cancels US-Backed Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial Over Ethics

Guinea-Bissau’s health minister announced the suspension of a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after ethical reviews raised concerns. The Africa CDC supports the decision, while the US health department insists the trial will continue.

January 23, 2026

Tamil Nadu Eases Jallikattu Rules: No Online Registration, Insurance Relaxed

Tamil Nadu government on January 23 announced new relaxations for jallikattu events. Online registration is scrapped, life insurance rules eased, and stamp paper undertakings removed. CM M.K. Stalin's visit inspired changes.