January 22, 2026

Supreme Court Distinguishes Welfare from Irrational Freebies, Seeks Early Hearing on Corrupt Practice Plea

The Supreme Court draws a line between public welfare spending and irrational freebies by the State. It agrees to hear a petition soon on whether election freebies are a corrupt practice under law.

January 22, 2026

EU Suspends US Trade Deal Ratification Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat

The European Parliament has paused ratifying the US trade deal after Trump threatened 10% tariffs unless the EU allows him to take Greenland. Talks turn tense with risks of trade war and Mercosur deal delays.

January 22, 2026

US Moves 7,000 IS Prisoners from Syria to Iraq Amid Kurdish-Syrian Conflict

The US military has started transferring up to 7,000 Islamic State prisoners from Syria's Hassakeh province to Iraq. This aims to stop dangerous breakouts as Syrian government forces take Kurdish areas. The shift follows recent clashes and a new ceasefire deal. US focuses on security and supporting peace talks in the troubled region.

January 21, 2026

US Army Sergeant Arrested for Beating 3-Year-Old Caught on Ring Camera in Texas

A Texas-based US Army sergeant was arrested after video showed him hitting a 3-year-old boy who refused to practice ABCs. The child was taken to hospital and the sergeant faces child injury charges.

January 21, 2026

Trump's Greenland Demands Stir NATO Crisis, EU Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs

Donald Trump's push to buy Greenland from Denmark has shaken NATO and angered Europe. The EU plans tariffs on US goods if Trump pushes ahead. Leaders debate strong measures as tensions rise.

January 21, 2026

Hical Technologies Launches Digital Solution to Boost Bengaluru Public Transport Use

Bengaluru-based Hical Technologies has launched Corporate Commute, a digital tool to encourage employees to use metro and buses. The project rewards employees with incentives and helps employers track usage and carbon savings. It’s part of Bengaluru’s push to increase public transport ridership through innovative partnerships.

January 21, 2026

Vienna to Close Composer Museums Amid Culture Budget Cuts and Price Hikes

Vienna is closing museums tied to classical music legends like Schubert and Strauss to save money. Public transport prices will rise. Cutbacks last two years.

January 21, 2026

Northern Railway Extends Special Trains Between New Delhi and Vaishno Devi Katra Till Jan 27

Northern Railway's Jammu division has extended special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra by four trips each, running till January 27 due to strong passenger demand.

January 21, 2026

Investor Calls Australia a 'Gift,' Sparks Hot Online Debate

Indian-origin investor Bhavdip Sanghvi called life in Australia a 'gift' during a visit to India. His strong words praising Australia sparked praise and criticism online, stirring a debate about gratitude, respect, and living conditions.

January 21, 2026

Lancet Experts Urge India to Build Integrated, Publicly Funded Healthcare for Universal Coverage

Around 30 experts in the Lancet call for India to adopt a citizen-focused, publicly funded healthcare system. They recommend using digital tools and empowering local governments to improve health services and achieve Universal Health Coverage.