January 2, 2026

CPI(M) Raises Alarm Over Secret Voter Survey in Assam's Muslim-Dominated Bajali

CPI(M) accuses Bajali officials of ordering a secret voter survey in 115 Muslim-majority booths without formal orders, violating election rules. The party demands strict action for impartial elections.

January 2, 2026

Australian Privacy Watchdog Targets Businesses Over Customer Data Misuse

Australia’s privacy regulator has launched a major sweep targeting real estate agencies, car dealerships, and pubs for mishandling personal data. Firms risk fines up to $66,000 if they fail to protect customer information or keep it too long. Sixty businesses across six sectors face scrutiny in January.

January 2, 2026

Aboriginal Mother Dies in Tennant Creek Watch House; Calls for Independent Probe

A 44-year-old Aboriginal mother died at Tennant Creek watch house after a medical episode. NT police are investigating, but Aboriginal groups demand an independent inquiry for fairness and trust.

January 2, 2026

Russia Says Ukraine Killed 27 in Drone Strike at New Year Party in Occupied Kherson

Russia claims 27 died in a drone attack on a New Year's party in Kherson. Ukraine denies targeting civilians, saying strikes hit military sites only. The UN will investigate reported civilian casualties amid ongoing tensions.

January 2, 2026

Hindu Trader Brutally Burned in Bangladesh; Family Demands Justice

Khokon Chandra Das, a Hindu businessman in Bangladesh, was violently attacked and set on fire near his home. He is critically injured. Police are investigating the brutal assault amid rising attacks on the Hindu community.