January 20, 2026

Kurdish-led Forces Exit IS Camp Amid Clashes and Prison Breaks in Syria

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew from al-Hol camp holding IS-linked detainees after clashes with government troops. Suspected IS fighters escaped Shaddadi prison, intensifying tensions despite a ceasefire deal.

January 20, 2026

Russian Air Strikes Cut Heating to Half of Kyiv Amid Harsh Winter Cold

Russian missile strikes left half of Kyiv without heating and power in freezing -10C weather. Four dead, dozens injured as attacks hit multiple cities.

January 20, 2026

Calcutta High Court orders BSF deployment to maintain peace in Murshidabad after Beldanga violence

The Calcutta High Court has directed the deployment of five BSF companies in Murshidabad’s Beldanga to curb unrest after recent violent clashes. The order comes following PILs filed by Suvendu Adhikari and a local resident, demanding action and peace in the district rocked by communal tension and protests.

January 20, 2026

Mahamagham Festival in Tirunavaya Awaits Big Crowd, Rituals Start Jan 22

The Mahamagham festival at Tirunavaya on Bharathapuzha banks has started but crowds are yet to swell. Traders hope for busy days. Rituals and aratis begin January 22. Green protocols and safety measures are set by organisers.

January 20, 2026

IndiGo Faces 10% Flight Cuts Till March 2026 After Crew Issues and DGCA Fine

IndiGo will operate 10% fewer flights, about 200 less daily, until March 2026 due to pilot rules and crew issues. The DGCA fined it ₹22 crore after over 5,000 cancellations. Refunds worth ₹827 crore were paid to affected passengers.

January 20, 2026

One Year of Trump’s Wild US Foreign Policy Shakes Global Order

A year into Trump’s second term, US foreign policy feels like a wild ride. From demanding Greenland to planning a new peace board with Putin, Trump’s moves confuse allies and stir global tension.

January 20, 2026

Kerala's DGE Reviews State School Arts Festival, Considers Cutting Mangalamkali Time

Kerala's Director of General Education, N.S.K. Umesh, plans to review the 64th State School Arts Festival and may reduce Mangalamkali performance time from 15 to 10 minutes after talks with stakeholders.

January 20, 2026

Mysuru Launches Swachh Category Competitions to Boost Cleanliness and Public Health

Mysuru City Corporation has started Swachh Category Competitions across nine sectors to promote cleanliness and scientific waste management. Citizens and institutions can register by January 26 to join this green drive.

January 20, 2026

Karnataka Protesters Rally Against Government School Closures Under New Scheme

Parents, students, and leaders in Kalghatgi, Dharwad district, protest closure of government schools under the Karnataka Public Schools Scheme. They warn the move will harm children of farmers and working class. The Save Public Education Committee demands withdrawal of government orders on magnet schools.

January 20, 2026

Australia’s Psychologists Warn NDIS I-CAN Tool Risks in Disability Assessments

Top Australian psychologists caution that the NDIS’s new I-CAN assessment tool is untested for many disabilities, including autism. They warn this gap could cause serious problems and demand more research before full rollout in 2026.