January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Cancels CBI Probe Order on Ambience Mall Land Dispute in Gurugram

The Supreme Court overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order for a CBI probe into Gurugram's Ambience Mall construction on land meant for housing. It called the High Court's order 'ex facie erroneous' and stayed a ₹10 crore environmental fine on the builder.

January 20, 2026

University of Madras Convocation Scheduled for January 22 with Honored Guests

University of Madras preps for its long-delayed convocation ceremony on January 22, 2026. Key guests include K. Sivathanu Pillai and Governor R.N. Ravi. Degrees will be awarded to thousands of students, along with special honors.

January 20, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Forms Panel to Probe Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak From Contaminated Water

Madhya Pradesh government sets up a high-level committee to investigate the deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore caused by polluted drinking water. The panel will report findings within a month and identify flaws and accountability.

January 20, 2026

Election Commission Defends Special Intensive Revision as 'Legislative' in Supreme Court

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is a legislative exercise using a liberal approach, amid reports of 6.5 crore voter removals. Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi said Article 324 empowers the poll panel to manage elections freely, ensuring democracy runs smoothly.

January 20, 2026

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until February 24

Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft by one more month until February 24. The ban, initially imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack, affects all Indian planes, including military flights, over both Karachi and Lahore flight regions.

January 20, 2026

22-Year-Old Dies in Motorcycle Crash at Maisammaguda, Friend Injured

A 22-year-old man died and another was hurt after their bike crashed into a tree in Maisammaguda. Police are investigating the accident that happened early Tuesday.

January 20, 2026

Waterbird Numbers Rise 22% in Palakkad Survey, Rare Birds Spotted

A survey in Palakkad showed a 22% rise in waterbird numbers, counting over 4,200 birds of 44 species. Rare birds like the Citrine wagtail appeared after 25 years.

January 20, 2026

Europe Set to Suspend Approval of US Tariffs Deal Amid Greenland Row

The European Parliament plans to suspend approval of the US tariffs deal made in July. The move comes after Trump’s Greenland threat, raising trade tensions and shaking markets.

January 20, 2026

UK Stands Firm on Chagos Islands Deal Despite Trump's Harsh Criticism

The UK defends its £3.4bn deal to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius while securing a vital military base lease, after Donald Trump calls it an 'act of great stupidity.' UK and US officials affirm the deal supports national security.

January 20, 2026

US Diplomat Email Urges Push on African Aid Amid USAID Closure Plans

A leaked US State Department email urges diplomats to aggressively highlight American aid in Africa. This comes as USAID faces shutdown, stirring criticism over US foreign policy shifts.