January 1, 2026

West Bengal CEO Orders Personal Visits to Include Marginalised Voters in Electoral Rolls

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has instructed district officers to personally visit vulnerable groups, including sex workers and tribal communities, to ensure their inclusion in the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision. This move aims to help eligible voters who lack proper documents or links to the 2002 voters’ list.

January 1, 2026

Iran Executes 1,500 People in 2025, Highest in 35 Years Amid Protests

Iran carried out at least 1,500 executions in 2025, the highest in 35 years, mostly for drug crimes. The increase follows protests since Mahsa Amini's death. Authorities use death penalty to try to stop unrest, says Iran Human Rights.

January 1, 2026

Haryana Law Lets Occupants Buy Village Common Land Amid Rights Concerns

Haryana's 2024 law allows unauthorized occupants to buy village common lands by paying panchayats. Experts warn this favors elites and sidelines Dalits, risking social injustice.

January 1, 2026

How Gin and Tonic Helped Keep the British Empire Alive in Malaria Zones

Gin and tonic was more than a drink. It was a vital medicine for British colonials. Quinine in tonic fought malaria, while gin masked its bitter taste, helping keep soldiers and officials alive in deadly tropical climates.

January 1, 2026

How Gin and Tonic Helped Keep the British Empire Alive in Malaria Zones

Gin and tonic was more than a drink. It was a vital medicine for British colonials. Quinine in tonic fought malaria, while gin masked its bitter taste, helping keep soldiers and officials alive in deadly tropical climates.