January 21, 2026

Election Commission Finds Impossible Data in West Bengal Voter List; Supreme Court to Hear Case

The Election Commission found strange errors in West Bengal voter rolls, like some electors linked to over 200 children. These 'logical discrepancies' challenge science and will be reviewed carefully. The Supreme Court will hear this case on January 21.

January 21, 2026

Supreme Court Questions Flawed Electoral Roll in West Bengal amid SIR Controversy

The Supreme Court restarted hearings on West Bengal’s electoral roll issues. Trinamool Congress points to errors after Election Commission flagged impossible data. The Court noted the stress on 1.36 crore voters and will examine the constitutional validity of the revision.

January 21, 2026

Maharashtra to verify Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries physically after e-KYC issues

Maharashtra’s Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare announced physical verification for Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries. This comes after confusion and technical glitches in the e-KYC process. The scheme offers ₹1,500 monthly aid to women from low-income families.

January 21, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging Talaq-e-Hasan Divorce in India

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on January 21, 2026, challenging Talaq-e-Hasan, a Muslim divorce practice, questioning its constitutionality and regulation amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

January 21, 2026

Bengaluru 2nd Most Congested City Globally in 2025; Indian Cities Lose Up to a Week Annually in Traffic

Traffic snarls choke Indian cities in 2025, with Bengaluru ranked second globally in congestion. Motorists waste up to 168 hours yearly, reports TomTom. Pune ranks fifth globally, Mumbai shows slight improvement.