January 12, 2026

Indian High Commission Celebrates Pongal Festival with 1,500 Migrant Workers in Singapore

Nearly 1,500 Indian migrant workers joined the Indian High Commission in Singapore for a lively Pongal celebration. The festival showcased Tamil culture with music, dance, and traditional arts, bringing together workers, volunteers, and officials for a joyful day of community and culture.

January 12, 2026

ISRO's PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Mission Faces Third Stage Anomaly After Lift-off

ISRO's PSLV-C62 carrying EOS-N1 and 15 other satellites encountered an issue near the end of its third stage. A detailed analysis is underway to understand the anomaly.

January 12, 2026

Four Major Banks Challenge RBI's RTI Disclosure on Defaulters and NPAs

Bank of Baroda, RBL Bank, Yes Bank, and SBI have moved the Central Information Commission to stop RBI from sharing data on defaulters, NPAs, and penalties. RBI says this info should be public under the RTI Act.

January 12, 2026

First Accused in T.P. Chandrasekharan Murder Granted 20-Day Parole in Kerala

M.C. Anoop, convicted in the T.P. Chandrasekharan murder case, has been given 20 days parole from Kannur Central Jail under strict rules. Others have recently returned from their parole terms.

January 12, 2026

Bandh Shuts Kokrajhar After Rape of Mentally-Challenged Woman; Accused Injured in Police Firing

A bandh shut down Kokrajhar on January 11, 2026, protesting the rape of a mentally-challenged woman. The accused, from Dhubri, tried to escape during police custody and was injured in firing. A Special Investigation Team is probing the case amid tight security.

January 12, 2026

U-Haul Truck Rams Iran Protest in Los Angeles, Several Injured

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of Iran protest supporters in Los Angeles, injuring several and sparking violent clashes. Police intervened as the driver was seized by protesters amid growing global unrest over Iran’s crisis.

January 12, 2026

Volvo Recalls Nearly 3,000 EX30 EVs in Australia for Battery Fire Risk

Volvo has recalled 2,815 EX30 electric SUVs sold in Australia due to a battery fault that could cause fires. Drivers should keep their battery charge below 70% until a fix is released.

January 12, 2026

Congress accuses UP government of lathi-charge on NSUI protesters in Varanasi

Congress alleges UP police brutally lathi-charged peaceful NSUI protesters in Varanasi during MGNREGA Bachao Sangram march. Priyanka Gandhi condemns force against student activists.

January 12, 2026

Trump Says Iran Proposes Talks; Considering Strong Military Action Amid Deadly Protests

Donald Trump says Iran has offered to negotiate while he weighs strong military options over protests killing hundreds. US eyes urgent response as unrest spreads in Iran.

January 12, 2026

Supreme Court Calls for Tweaks in POCSO to Protect Genuine Teen Relationships

The Supreme Court has urged the government to ease the strict application of the POCSO Act on consensual teenage relationships. This move revives debate on India's age of consent, currently fixed at 18, and calls for legal safeguards that balance protection with adolescent autonomy.