January 27, 2026

Osmania University Opens ₹20 Lakh Sarwat Hussain Digital Media Centre

Osmania University's Department of Journalism launched the new Sarwat Hussain Digital Media Centre with high-tech gear worth ₹20 lakh, gifted by alumna Vidya Bhandarker in memory of her husband, Sarwat Hussain.

January 27, 2026

Caste Enumeration Methodology for Census 2027 Yet to be Finalised, Opposition Raises Questions

The method for caste counting in Census 2027 is not decided yet, with preparatory work expected by July. Opposition parties question BJP's intent after no detailed caste column appeared in the first phase questionnaire. Final caste details expected in September before the second Census phase begins.

January 27, 2026

UGC's New Equity Rules Trigger Supreme Court Challenge and Political Backlash

The University Grants Commission’s new caste-based equity rules spark controversy. Critics claim bias against general-category students and file a Supreme Court petition. Political leaders, student unions, and officials join the protest, raising fears of unfair treatment and social division.

January 27, 2026

Minnesota Indian Eatery Serves Free Samosas to Anti-ICE Protesters, Sparking Mixed Reactions

Curry Corner, a small Indian restaurant in Minnesota, gave free samosas to protesters against ICE. The gesture sparked mixed views online, from praise for Indian hospitality to concerns over promoting anti-India sentiment.

January 27, 2026

US Sends USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Group to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

The US Navy has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with three warships to the Indian Ocean, near Iran. This move heightens chances of US military action amid Iran's protest crackdown. President Trump confirmed the deployment is ‘just in case.’