January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Slams EC for Stressing 1.36 Crore West Bengal Voters Over Electoral Roll Errors

The Supreme Court criticized the Election Commission for causing stress to 1.36 crore West Bengal voters during its Special Intensive Revision. Notices for 'logical discrepancies' like spelling mismatches and age gaps have triggered confusion and delays ahead of final voter list publication.

January 20, 2026

Violent Clash Erupts Between TMC and BJP Over Form 7 Submission in West Bengal

Supporters of TMC and BJP clashed fiercely in West Bengal on January 19 while submitting Form 7 for electoral roll revision. BJP workers faced attacks and flames as police remained passive. Political leaders accuse each other of sabotaging the election process.

January 20, 2026

CISF Begins 6,533 Km Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon to Boost Security and Unity

CISF will cycle over 6,500 km from January 28 to February 22 to spread coastal security awareness and national unity. 130 members, including 65 women, trained for this 25-day ride covering India's entire mainland coastline.

January 20, 2026

Thousands March Against Vadhavan Port Project, Demand Forest Rights and MNREGA Support

Thousands protested in Dahanu, Maharashtra, demanding the scrapping of the Vadhavan port project. They also called for enforcing the Forest Rights Act and protecting MNREGA benefits. Organised by the CPI(M) and All India Kisan Sabha, the protest will end at Palghar collector’s office tomorrow.

January 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026 to Open with Governor’s Address Amid Political Changes

Tamil Nadu’s first 2026 Assembly session starts January 20 with the Governor's speech. The session will feature key debates, respect for late DMK MLA K. Ponnusamy, and political shifts involving AIADMK, DMK, and PMK.

January 20, 2026

Bangladesh Says Most Minority Violence in 2025 Was Criminal, Not Communal

Bangladesh's interim government states most 2025 incidents involving minorities were criminal, not communal. Only 71 of 645 cases had communal elements, sparking debate amid Indian pressure.

January 20, 2026

Soft Sediments Beneath Greenland Ice May Accelerate Sea Level Rise, UC San Diego Study Finds

Scientists at UC San Diego discovered soft layers under Greenland's ice that help glaciers slide faster. This could push sea levels up quicker than expected, even in areas that look stable from above.

January 20, 2026

Canada Refutes 'FIFA Visa' Scam Ahead of 2026 World Cup; No Special Visas Offered

Canada warns against fake 'FIFA visa' offers circulating in India. Experts clarify no special visas for FIFA World Cup 2026. Visitor visa or eTA required for entry.

January 19, 2026

Apollo Micro Systems Gets 5+ Acres in Hyderabad for ₹300 Crore Defence Project

Apollo Micro Systems has secured over five acres in Hyderabad from Telangana for a ₹300 crore project to build weapon systems including grad rockets and anti-tank mines. The expansion boosts local defence manufacturing under the state’s support.

January 19, 2026

18 Detained During Protest Over Rani Ahilyabai Statue at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi

Eighteen people were detained in Varanasi for protesting alleged damage to a Rani Ahilyabai Holkar statue during Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment. The Pal community staged a protest without permission that turned violent. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized police actions and linked the issue to political controversy.