January 8, 2026

BDA Demolishes Over 13 Houses in Ashwath Nagar Without Notice, Probe Ordered

Bengaluru's BDA tore down over 13 houses in Ashwath Nagar abruptly, forcing tenants and owners onto streets. Officials admit notice lapse and promise rehabilitation. Probe led by retired Justice Niyaz Ahmed is underway.

January 8, 2026

Demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque triggers stone-pelting, police injured and arrests in Delhi

A late-night demolition near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque at Turkman Gate led to stone-pelting on police. Several officers were injured, and multiple people were arrested. The operation was carried out on Delhi High Court orders.

January 8, 2026

SIT Records Ex-BRS MLA Jaipal Yadav in Hyderabad Phone-Tapping Probe

The SIT probed former BRS MLA Jaipal Yadav on illegal phone tapping in Hyderabad. The case involves top politicians and is before the Supreme Court.

January 8, 2026

Karnataka High Court: Neighbours Can't Be Charged Under Section 498A IPC

The Karnataka High Court quashed criminal charges against a neighbour wrongly named in a dowry harassment case. It ruled only husbands or their blood or marital relatives can face charges under Section 498A IPC.

January 8, 2026

US Citizen Renee Good Shot Dead by ICE Agents in Minneapolis During Immigration Raid

37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot dead by ICE agents in Minneapolis during an immigration operation. A doctor was denied permission to help her as she bled out. Officials and many leaders condemned the killing, while President Trump supported the agent's action.