January 20, 2026

T. Harish Rao Summoned by SIT in Telangana Illegal Phone Tapping Case

Telangana MLA T. Harish Rao has been summoned by the SIT investigating illegal phone tapping tied to BRS. He must appear on January 20 as the probe intensifies nearly 21 months after the crime was reported.

January 20, 2026

DSEL Revises SSLC Prep Exam Timings, Tightens Security to Stop Paper Leak

The Department of School Education and Literacy changes SSLC preparatory exam 2 timings to 11 a.m. and sets strict rules to stop question paper leaks, holding officials accountable.

January 20, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Airlifts Cardiac Arrest Patient from Agatti to Kochi ICU

The Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 63-year-old woman in cardiac arrest from Agatti island to Kochi. Using a Dornier aircraft equipped as a mobile ICU, the patient was flown and admitted to a private hospital for urgent care.

January 20, 2026

Discovery Gardens Starts Paid Parking from January 2026; Residents Need Parkonic Permits

Dubai’s Discovery Gardens introduces paid parking from January 15, 2026. Residents must apply for permits via Parkonic app. One free permit per unit is allowed, extra cars need paid subscriptions. Informal parking rentals warned against. The move aims to reduce congestion and manage street parking fairly.

January 20, 2026

Trump Administration Tightens Green Card Rules, Arrests Activists, Reveals 10 Risky Mistakes to Avoid

The Trump administration is no longer treating Green Cards as permanent stays. It arrested activists, banned 75 countries from getting Green Cards, and highlighted 10 common mistakes Green Card holders should avoid to keep their residency.

January 20, 2026

Civil Engineer Arrested for Cheating ₹1.53 Crore in Fake Marriage Scam

Kengeri police arrested Vijesh B., a civil engineer, for cheating a software engineer of ₹1.53 crore by promising marriage while hiding his marriage. He tricked her through a matrimonial website and forced her to take loans.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Flags 'Exploitative' Airline Fare Surges During Festivals, Promises Intervention

The Supreme Court slammed unpredictable and high airfare spikes during peak travel times as 'exploitative.' The court is set to intervene and create clear rules to stop airlines from charging unfair prices, especially during festivals like Kumbh.

January 20, 2026

BDA Plots in Bengaluru Remain Empty As Land Speculation Surges, New Penalties Proposed

Bengaluru's BDA sites, once built for homes, now stand empty as land speculation grows. BDA plans penalties to push owners to build houses within three years.

January 20, 2026

Helium Cylinder Blast Kills One, Injures 12 at Kallakurichi River Festival

A helium gas cylinder exploded during the River Festival in Kallakurichi on Monday night. A 50-year-old woman named Kala died, and 12 others were hurt. Six injured are in ICU. Officials are investigating the explosion cause.

January 20, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Adds Orphan & Widow Cess, Adopts Geothermal Policy, Expands Labs, and Greenlights Alliance Air Flights

Himachal Pradesh govt approves orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, adopts geothermal energy policy, sets up new food testing labs, and clears Alliance Air flights on key routes.