January 30, 2026

Bihar Launches Mission Mode Farmer Registry Drive With Cash Rewards for Districts

Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit orders a state-wide Farmer Registry drive from Feb 2-6 under AgriStack. Districts registering 50% PM-Kisan farmers get ₹1.5 lakh; 35% registration earns ₹50,000. No fees from farmers. Top districts lauded for their work.

January 30, 2026

Senate Blocks Major Funding Bill, Risking Government Shutdown Over DHS Funding

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a key funding bill Thursday. They objected to Homeland Security funding tied to ICE reforms. If no deal by Friday midnight, a government shutdown could begin.

January 30, 2026

Madras High Court Rebukes Tamil Nadu Govt for Delay in Heritage Commission Formation

The Madras High Court on Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu for delaying the setup of a heritage commission to protect old temples and buildings, despite prior court orders and legal timelines.

January 30, 2026

Sarah Mullally Appointed First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England

Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the nearly 500-year-old Church of England. Her appointment follows a historic journey from Henry VIII's split with Rome to today's challenges of decline and division.

January 30, 2026

Sarah Mullally Appointed First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England

Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the nearly 500-year-old Church of England. Her appointment follows a historic journey from Henry VIII's split with Rome to today's challenges of decline and division.