January 14, 2026

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Charge Concerns

The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan 21, targeting applicants likely to rely on public benefits. The pause lasts until a full review of visa screening rules is done.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Minister Distributes Scooters and Aids to Differently Abled Under Shubhayatra Scheme

Kerala Minister R. Bindu handed out scooters, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and fixed deposits to differently abled people in Thiruvananthapuram. The effort boosts mobility and independence under the Social Justice department's Shubhayatra scheme.

January 14, 2026

Delhi HC Slams NGO for Misusing PILs Over Mosque Encroachments

Delhi High Court criticized the Save India Foundation for filing repeated PILs on mosque encroachments, calling it a misuse of court process. The NGO was urged to focus on broader social issues.

January 14, 2026

Iowa State University Visits S.V. Sujith’s Award-Winning Farm at St Xavier’s College

A team from Iowa State University visited S.V. Sujith’s 20-acre Naaden Agro Farm at St Xavier’s College to learn about his advanced vegetable farming, pest control, and traceability system.

January 14, 2026

Boys Dominate Guitar Contest at Mar Thimotheus High School, Girls Still Few

At Mar Thimotheus High School’s guitar competition, 13 boys and only 2 girls participated. Students call for more girls to take up guitar and break the boy-centric image.

January 14, 2026

Comedian Walter Masterson Urges Indians to Rethink MAGA Support Amid Rising Racism in Texas

Walter Masterson urges Indians to stop backing MAGA, calling out exclusion and racist attacks in Texas. Tensions rise as Indian-origin politicians face abuse.

January 14, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Journalist’s Home Over Classified Pentagon Leak

FBI searched a Washington Post journalist’s home for reporting on leaked Pentagon secrets. The leaker is now behind bars, says US Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

January 14, 2026

Ghazal Gains Popularity at State School Arts Festival in Malappuram

Ghazal music is winning hearts at the State School Arts Festival. Students wow crowds with timeless ghazal renditions, boosting interest and skill in Urdu singing.

January 14, 2026

Karnataka High Court Stays Investigation on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Over Land Encroachment Allegations

Karnataka High Court has paused the investigation against Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case. The court said there are no clear allegations against him and stayed the probe till January 21.