January 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu Tightens Nipah Virus Watch After Cases in West Bengal Confirmed

Tamil Nadu orders strict surveillance for Nipah virus following two cases in West Bengal. Health officers and hospitals mobilize to track Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and prevent spread.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Reviews West Bengal Voter Roll Dispute Amid Protests

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions from Trinamool Congress leaders over alleged errors in West Bengal’s electoral roll revision, after over 58 lakh voters were deleted. Protests and attacks on government offices have followed as the dispute intensifies.

January 19, 2026

Dense Fog Hits Vijayawada, Flights Cancelled and Travel Alert Issued

Vijayawada woke up to dense fog causing flight cancellations and traffic warnings. The fog is expected to continue in coastal Andhra Pradesh for coming days.

January 19, 2026

Amit Shah and PM Modi Praise NDRF as Nation's Pillar of Trust on Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on its Raising Day for its vital role in disaster management and saving lives across India.

January 19, 2026

At Least 39 Dead in High-Speed Train Crash Near Adamuz, Spain; Rescue Continues

A high-speed train crash near Adamuz, Spain, has killed at least 39 people, with more feared dead. Transport Minister Óscar Puente says the cause is unclear. Rescue teams work through the night as survivors describe a terrifying impact.

January 19, 2026

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Launches on Guwahati-Howrah Route

India’s modern Vande Bharat Sleeper Express starts commercial run on January 22, 2026. It runs between Guwahati and Howrah, cutting travel time by 3 hours. Tickets range from ₹2,435 to ₹3,855 with 13 stops en route.

January 19, 2026

Greater Bengaluru Civic Polls After May 25 Will Use Ballot Papers, Not EVMs

Karnataka's Chief Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi announced that Greater Bengaluru Authority elections will use ballot papers, not EVMs. Elections are set after May 25, with draft voter rolls already published.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea to Reduce ₹5 Lakh Fine for Frivolous PIL

The Supreme Court refused to reduce a ₹5 lakh penalty imposed on lawyer Ashok Pandey for his frivolous PIL. The Court called such petitions publicity stunts and upheld the hefty fine.

January 19, 2026

Rangayana troupe to stage Kannada play 'Nammolagobba Gandhi' in Belagavi on January 21

Rangayana actors from Shivamogga will perform the Kannada play 'Nammolagobba Gandhi' in Belagavi on January 21. The free-entry event highlights pre-independence history and social issues.

January 19, 2026

Telangana's Snake Rescues Jump Five Times, Venomous Snakes Top the List

Snake rescues in Telangana surged five times in 10 years, hitting 15,265 in 2025. Venomous snakes made up 55.61%, with Spectacled Cobras as the most common. Increased urbanization drives encounters, says Friends of Snake Society.