January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Petitions Against EC’s Special Electoral Roll Revision

The Supreme Court continued hearing petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said the goal is to include all eligible voters.

January 6, 2026

Nestle Recalls Baby Formula Globally Over Food Poisoning Toxin Risk

Nestle has recalled some global batches of its infant formula due to a toxin that can cause food poisoning. No illnesses reported. Parents advised to check batch numbers and avoid using affected products.

January 6, 2026

Inmate in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi Jail Assaults Officer, Destroys CCTV Cameras

Faiaz Islam Shaikh, an inmate in Bhiwandi sub-jail, Thane, attacked a police officer and smashed CCTV cameras while demanding release. Police filed case under multiple charges.

January 6, 2026

Butterfly Pea Flower Boosts Indian Farmers' Income with Natural Dye and Tea

Indian farmers are turning butterfly pea flowers into cash by selling natural dyes and tea. The blue flower’s unique colour and health benefits are in demand worldwide. Entrepreneurs and women farmers lead the way in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Bengal, boosting incomes and creating new farming communities.

January 6, 2026

Kerala Police Confiscate 12 Country-Made Explosive Devices in Kannur

Kerala police seized 12 country-made explosives in Kannur, including four steel devices and eight crude ones. Devices were found in a school and a vacant plot. An investigation is underway to check if the cases are linked.

January 6, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland for US Security; Island’s Leaders and Denmark Say No

US President Donald Trump wants to take over Greenland for strategic security reasons. Greenland’s and Denmark’s leaders have strongly rejected his demands, calling it a 'fantasy' and insisting the island is not for sale.

January 6, 2026

Iran Faces Major Protests and US Threats Amid Economic Crisis and Weak Regional Position

Iran is shaken by nine days of protests sparked by inflation and currency collapse. US President Trump warns Iran amid ongoing unrest. Economic woes and regional losses worsen Tehran's crisis.

January 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Introduces TAPS for Fair Pension Sharing Amid Rising Elderly Population

Tamil Nadu launches the Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) to share pension costs between government and employees. The move aims to reduce future generation burden as the elderly population grows fast in the state.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Arvind Dham in ₹27,000 Crore Amtek Group Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court gave bail to former Amtek Group chairperson Arvind Dham in a ₹27,000 crore bank fraud case. This overturns Delhi High Court's earlier decision. The ED has attached assets worth over ₹550 crore during its ongoing probe into the money laundering charges.

January 6, 2026

INICIO 2026: Virtual Irish Education Expo Connects Indian Students to Top Universities

Ed-hoc International presents INICIO 2026, a free two-day virtual expo on January 9-10, linking Indian students to leading Irish universities offering courses in IT, AI, business, healthcare, and more.