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Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Maha local polls: Technical glitches affect polling at several places; Minister goes booth hunting for one hour

Similar problems were reported across cities including Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, causing long delays and confusion among voters. In several areas, EVMs failed to start on time, and changes in booth assignments left citizens wandering in search of their designated polling centres. Public frustration is mounting over the State Election Commission's handling of the process. Jan 15, 2026
K'taka Cong leader abuses woman Municipal Commissioner over banner removal; audio clips trigger outrage

K'taka Cong leader abuses woman Municipal Commissioner over banner removal; audio clips trigger outrage

Purported audio clips of Karnataka Congress leader Rajeev Gowda from Chikkaballapur district have triggered outrage after he was allegedly heard abusing and threatening Sidlaghatta Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda over the removal of an unauthorised banner. The incident has embarrassed the ruling Congress government, coming soon after a deadly banner-related clash in Ballari. Jan 14, 2026
Watchdog asks X to set up minor protection measures for AI chatbot Grok

Watchdog asks X to set up minor protection measures for AI chatbot Grok

Citing concerns over AI-generated deepfake sexual content, the commission urged X to limit or manage teenagers' access to such material and prevent potential illegal activities. Under South Korean law, social media platforms must appoint an official responsible for minor protection and submit annual reports. The KMCC also warned that creating or sharing non-consensual sexual deepfakes is a criminal offence. Jan 14, 2026
PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu; devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar

PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, pongal and Magh Bihu; devotees take holy dip at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, wishing citizens happiness, health, prosperity, and togetherness. Devotees thronged major pilgrimage sites like Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Gangasagar to take the sacred ritual bath, braving cold conditions. Authorities ensured smooth crowd management, security, and medical facilities as celebrations across the country proceeded peacefully. Jan 14, 2026
Antonsen quits India Open, cites Delhi's extreme smog and poor air quality as unsafe

Antonsen quits India Open, cites Delhi's extreme smog and poor air quality as unsafe

Four-time world championship medallist Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from the BWF India Open for the third consecutive year, citing Delhi's extreme pollution and poor air quality as unsafe for the tournament. His withdrawal incurred a USD 5,000 fine from the Badminton World Federation. Antonsen expressed hope that conditions will improve ahead of the BWF World Championships in August. Jan 14, 2026
Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

The visit focused on strengthening bilateral trade, supporting the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, and enhancing defence cooperation, including joint exercises and a submarine project. Leaders also signed multiple MoUs covering clean energy, digital technology, innovation, education, and youth exchanges, highlighting economic, security, and people‑centric collaboration between the two nations. Jan 14, 2026
Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies. Jan 14, 2026
US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

Judges ordered releases or prompt bond hearings, rejecting the use of mandatory detention for individuals already living in the US. The courts held that parole or bond cannot be revoked without notice and justification. The rulings reinforce that immigration enforcement must comply with constitutional due process protections. Jan 14, 2026
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