January 19, 2026

Shaaban 1447 AH Begins Jan 20; Ramadan 2026 Expected Mid-February After Moon Sighting

Saudi Arabia's moon-sighting committees did not see the Shaaban crescent on Jan 18, 2026. Shaaban will start on Jan 20. Ramadan 2026 is likely in mid-February, with fasting dates confirmed after the moon sighting.

January 19, 2026

Shaaban 1447 AH Begins Jan 20; Ramadan 2026 Expected Mid-February After Moon Sighting

Saudi Arabia's moon-sighting committees did not see the Shaaban crescent on Jan 18, 2026. Shaaban will start on Jan 20. Ramadan 2026 is likely in mid-February, with fasting dates confirmed after the moon sighting.

January 19, 2026

Vizianagaram Railway Station Demands Second Entrance Amid Rising Passenger Traffic

Vizianagaram railway station, handling over 35,000 daily passengers, seeks a second entrance to ease crowding. Locals and leaders are pushing for the upgrade to boost travel convenience and promote area growth.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking One-Year Case Verdicts, Calls it Publicity Stunt

The Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, dismissed a PIL demanding all courts decide cases within one year. The bench led by CJI Surya Kant criticized the plea as a publicity stunt and urged the petitioner to send suggestions through a letter instead.

January 19, 2026

Deadly High-Speed Train Crash Near Adamuz, Spain: Passengers Evacuate from Derailment

A high-speed train from Málaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz, Spain, causing multiple carriages to tilt. Passengers were seen evacuating amid warnings that deaths may rise.