Uncertainty is increasing over Bangladesh’s February 12 elections as US engagement declines and support for democratic institutions weakens, according to Mark Warner, chairman of the US Senate Intelligence Committee.
Month: January 2026
Authorities in Pakistan’s largest city have ended the search and rescue operation at the fire-ravaged Gul Plaza shopping mall, with the confirmed death toll rising to 73, officials said after days of painstaking recovery work among charred rubble.Â
In a major shift in immigration policy at the state level, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive directive ordering all state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions — a move that could significantly affect Indian professionals and academics in the United States.Â
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday sharply criticised the recently concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing Europe’s decision to proceed with the pact as “very disappointing” and casting doubt on the EU’s commitment to shared geopolitical priorities amid the Russia-Ukraine war.Â
Southern Railway has announced the operation of special train services to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during the Thai Poosam festival, official sources said.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a three‑member investigation team to look into the Baramati plane crash that claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, officials said.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a 20 percent capital subsidy for textile companies purchasing state‑of‑the‑art machinery, as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s textile industry.
A 22‑year‑old woman was allegedly molested inside the premises of Nandanam Government Arts College by a restaurant employee, police confirmed late Thursday. The accused has been taken into custody as investigations continue.
Eligible voters in Tamil Nadu have one last day — January 30 — to apply to have their names included in the voter list as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, election officials announced.