January 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu Adds Two More State Information Commissioners to Strengthen RTI Panel

Tamil Nadu government will increase State Information Commissioners from six to eight. This move aims to handle growing RTI appeals faster. The panel will have one Chief Information Commissioner and eight other commissioners.

January 10, 2026

Iran's Massive Internet Shutdown Hits 90%, May Last Long Amid Protests

Iran cut off 90% of its internet for 36 hours to control protests. Experts call it the most severe shutdown yet, even blocking Elon Musk’s Starlink service. The government keeps some access to spread propaganda and may maintain this limited network for a long time.

January 10, 2026

Makrand Narwekar Tops Wealth List in BMC Election with ₹124.4 Crore Assets

Makrand Narwekar, brother of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, is the wealthiest BMC election candidate with assets worth ₹124.4 crore. He is seeking a third term from ward 226 on a BJP ticket. His assets have grown almost 19 times in nine years, including farmland and properties in Alibaug and Mumbai.

January 10, 2026

Telangana IPS Officers Condemn Media Attacks on Women IAS Officers, Demand Apology

The Telangana IPS Officers’ Association strongly condemned defamatory media broadcasts targeting women IAS officers. They demand a public apology and urge media to follow ethical reporting.

January 10, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Launches Annual Thirukkural Week Events in January

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a series of events for Thirukkural Week in January 2026. The programmes will include recitations, music, painting, and conferences across the state to celebrate the Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar.