January 15, 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026: Singapore Tops, India Climbs to 80th Spot

Singapore leads the 2026 Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 192 countries. India improves to 80th, with entry to 55 nations without prior visa.

January 15, 2026

EVM Glitches Reported in Pune PMC Polls, Replacement Machines Deployed Fast

EVMs faced glitches in Pune's PMC polls on January 15, 2026. Some machines shut down or lagged. Officials replaced them quickly. Voter turnout was 23% till afternoon.

January 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu Celebrates Thai Pongal Festival with Joy and Religious Fervour

Tamil Nadu burst into festive cheer on January 15, celebrating the vibrant Thai Pongal festival. The state embraced the harvest festival with lively rituals and happiness.

January 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu Celebrates Thai Pongal Festival with Joy and Religious Fervour

Tamil Nadu burst into festive cheer on January 15, celebrating the vibrant Thai Pongal festival. The state embraced the harvest festival with lively rituals and happiness.

January 15, 2026

Iran Faces Water Day Zero as Drought Pushes Tehran Toward Crisis

Iran's cities face 'water day zero' amid a six-year drought. Tehran, with 10 million people, risks water supply collapse, causing blackouts and protests. Government mismanagement and climate change worsen the crisis.