January 21, 2026

30,000 Protest in Palghar Demanding Land Rights and Smart Meter Removal

Around 30,000 people marched 60 km to Palghar Collector office demanding land ownership under Forest Rights Act, smart meter cancellation, and scrapping of Vadhavan port project.

January 21, 2026

Train Hits Collapsed Retaining Wall Near Barcelona, Several Injured

A commuter train crashed into a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona, injuring at least 15 people. Heavy rains are blamed for the wall failure.

January 21, 2026

Train Derails Near Barcelona; Driver Killed, 14 Injured Amid Storms

A Rodalies commuter train crashed near Barcelona after hitting a fallen wall. The driver died, and at least 14 passengers were hurt. Heavy storms hit the area, complicating rescue efforts.

January 21, 2026

ICE Officer Confronts Reporter Amid Child Sex Offender Arrest in St. Paul Protest

In St. Paul, Minnesota, an ICE officer confronted a reporter during an arrest of a child sex offender, blaming activists for honking and disrupting the operation amid ongoing protests.

January 21, 2026

Orphaned Rhinos Chandra and Kamal Return to Kaziranga National Park After Rescue

Two male rhinos, rescued as flood orphans in Kaziranga, have been successfully returned to the wild after careful rehabilitation at CWRC. The rescue and release program highlights ongoing efforts to protect Assam’s wildlife.