January 20, 2026

China Demands Taliban Protect Citizens After Deadly Kabul Blast Kills Seven

At least seven people, including one Chinese national, died in a blast at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul. China has demanded the Taliban protect its citizens and treat the injured after the attack claimed by Islamic State.

January 20, 2026

At Least 41 Dead in Spain Train Crash; Rail Gap Under Investigation

Deadly two-train crash in southern Spain kills 41, injures 120+. Investigators focus on a 30cm rail gap. Rescue teams continue search amid national mourning.

January 20, 2026

Fake Facebook Account of Krishna SP Used to Scam People, Police Investigate

A fake Facebook account pretending to be Krishna district SP V. Vidyasagar Naidu was used to ask people for money. Police blocked the account and are hunting the culprits. Public alerted to report fraud via cybercrime portal 1930.

January 20, 2026

Kerala Assembly Session Runs Till Jan 24; Tributes and Governor's Address Debate Scheduled

Kerala's first Assembly session in 2026 started on Jan 20 and will continue till Jan 24. The House will pay tributes to noted figures and hold debates on the Governor's address, with bill discussions on the final day.

January 20, 2026

DYFI Activists Halt RSS Prayer Song at Kannur Temple Festival, Allege Political Agenda

DYFI activists stopped RSS-linked prayer song during a temple festival in Kannur, accusing the RSS of using it to spread communal politics. CPI(M) members also joined the protest. DYFI vows strong fights against such communal attempts in festivals.

January 20, 2026

Noida Real Estate Developer Arrested After Software Engineer Dies in Construction Site Accident

Police arrested Abhay Kumar of MZ Wiztown Planners in connection with the death of Yuvraj Mehta, whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a Noida construction site. An FIR was filed against two developers for alleged negligence.

January 20, 2026

Kolkata’s Maidan Hosts Open-Air Workshop to Translate City Poems into English

On January 25, Kolkata’s Maidan will buzz with nearly 40 translators joining a unique open-air workshop. They will translate famous poems on the city into English, blending tradition with fresh ideas in a lively, informal setting.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court to Review Karnataka High Court Ruling Favoring BJP MLA in Murder Case

The Supreme Court will examine the Karnataka High Court's unusual ruling benefiting BJP MLA B. A. Basavaraja in the Shivaprakash murder case. The top court has asked lower courts not to treat the High Court decision as final and scheduled detailed hearings in April.

January 20, 2026

Violence in Assam's Kokrajhar: One Dead, RAF Deployed, Internet Suspended

Clashes between Bodos and tribals in Assam's Kokrajhar have left one person dead. RAF forces have been deployed, and Internet services suspended to control the unrest.

January 20, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Space Tech Summit 2026 to Launch January 22 with Rocketry Challenge

The Andhra Pradesh Space Tech Summit will run from January 22-24 at Vignan University, Guntur. It features expert talks, innovation focus, and the exciting South India Rocketry Challenge for students.