January 23, 2026

H-1B Visa Stamping in India Delayed Till 2027; US Also Revoking Visas Amid Tightening Rules

H-1B visa holders face long delays in India with interview slots pushed to 2027. Experts warn against travel for stamping as US revokes visas, including H-4 holders.

January 23, 2026

India's Census 2027 Phase 1 Will Ask 33 Questions, First Digital Count

India's Census 2027 will begin April 1 with 33 questions in the first phase. It is the first digital census, allowing self-enumeration. The second phase will count caste details in February 2027.

January 23, 2026

French Navy Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Suspected of Sanctions Evasion in Mediterranean

France's Navy boarded the Russian tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean, suspecting it of evading sanctions by flying a false flag. The ship is part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' exporting oil despite sanctions. The vessel is now escorted for further checks. President Macron called the operation a blow to Russia's war funding.

January 23, 2026

Marineland Seeks Government Approval to Sell Beluga Whales to US After China Ban

Marineland, troubled Canadian park, wants to sell its beluga whales to US institutions after proposal to send them to China was denied. The park may euthanize whales if sales fail.

January 22, 2026

Nepal's Durga Kami Dies After Heart Transplant at Ernakulam Hospital

Durga Kami, 22, who got a rare heart transplant in Ernakulam in December, sadly passed away Thursday after a respiratory arrest. She was taken off life support just a day before.

January 22, 2026

BJP Mahila Morcha Protests in Belagavi Demanding Action Against IPS Officer and Congress Leader

BJP Mahila Morcha members marched in Belagavi demanding action against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao and Congress leader Rajiv Gowda over misconduct charges. They submitted a memorandum seeking Rao's dismissal and Gowda's arrest.

January 22, 2026

Supreme Court Questions EC on Illegal Immigration Reason in Voter Roll Revision

The Supreme Court asked if the Election Commission clearly stated illegal immigration as a reason for revising voter rolls. Nearly 6.5 crore names were removed in nine States, with citizenship verification underway.

January 22, 2026

Karnataka Microfinance Lending Recovers as Delinquency Rate Drops to 5.6%

Karnataka's microfinance loans, worth ₹58,000 crore, show signs of recovery with 98%-99% repayment. Delinquency fell from 8.59% to 5.6%, says AKMI. RBI's stricter lending rules help stabilize the sector.

January 22, 2026

German Chancellor Warns of Fast-Shaking World Order Due to Rising Great Powers

At Davos, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned the rise of great powers like Russia, China, and changes in US policy are rapidly breaking the old world order. He urged leaders to unite and shape a safer future amid this tough new global reality.

January 22, 2026

ICE Detains 5-Year-Old During Minnesota Immigration Operation, Sparking Outcry

ICE officers detained a 5-year-old boy with his father in Minnesota during an immigration sweep. School officials and community members question the move amid ongoing Operation Metro Surge.