January 7, 2026

Election Commission Removes 6.5 Crore Names in Draft Electoral Rolls Across Nine States and Three UTs

The Election Commission of India has removed 6.5 crore electors from draft electoral rolls in nine States and three UTs during its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The total electors fell from 50.9 crore to 44.4 crore after the update, reflecting corrections for deaths, migration, and duplicates.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Govt Denies 28-Year Residency Claims After Kogilu Layout Demolition; FIR Filed and Officer Transferred

Karnataka Govt rejects claims that residents lived 28 years in demolished Kogilu Layout homes. Police filed an FIR against four for illegal land sales. Ballari DIG transferred after deadly clash. Controversy grows over alleged police misconduct in Hubballi arrest.

January 7, 2026

CPI(ML) in Prakasam Protests US Attack on Venezuela, Demands Maduro's Release

Communist Party members in Prakasam protested against the US attack on Venezuela. They condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and called it imperialist aggression by the Trump-led US government.

January 7, 2026

Australia Sees Rapid Spread of Highly Contagious Super-K Flu Strain in 2026

Australia welcomes the new year with a surge in the Super-K flu strain. Over 2,500 cases are recorded in the first week of January. Health officials warn it could lead to the worst flu season in 35 years.

January 7, 2026

Indian Navy Launches First Stitched Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya on Maiden Voyage

Indian Navy's stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya, crafted by shipwright Babu Sankaran and team, sails from Porbandar to Oman using traditional methods.

January 7, 2026

Security Forces Clash with Terrorists in Kathua's Kahog Village

An intense encounter broke out in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces engaged terrorists in Kahog village. Reinforcements rushed to the spot to neutralize the threat after sightings of terrorists by locals.

January 7, 2026

District Collector Flags Off Road Safety Rally Stressing Strict Traffic Rule Compliance

District Collector Sumit Kumar launched a rally pushing strict traffic rule enforcement to cut accidents. The campaign, running all January, targets helmet use and drunk driving with tough penalties.

January 7, 2026

UK Cancels First 2026 Flight Returning Asylum Seekers to France

The UK government's first 2026 deportation flight returning asylum seekers to France was cancelled. Detainees scheduled to fly to Paris were informed last minute. Reasons remain undisclosed. This is the first cancellation of a 'one in, one out' removal flight to France, sparking questions over its cost and fairness.

January 7, 2026

Brigitte Bardot Laid to Rest in Saint-Tropez, Funeral Attended by Marine Le Pen

Brigitte Bardot, legendary actress and animal rights activist, died at 91. Her funeral in Saint-Tropez drew family, celebrities, and far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Bardot was praised for her cinema impact and commitment to animal rights.

January 7, 2026

90% of Low-Income Aussie Families Struggle to Afford Back-to-School Essentials Due to Rising Costs

A new survey by The Smith Family reveals nine in ten low-income Australian families worry about paying for school essentials. Inflation and rising costs hit hard, leaving many kids without proper uniforms, digital devices, or access to extracurricular activities.