A Shocking Turn in Bengaluru’s Corporate Landscape The real-estate fraternity was jolted on January 30, 2026, when C.J. Roy, founder and chairman of the Confident Group, died by suicide at his Bengaluru office. The incident occurred amid an ongoing Income Tax (IT) investigation, lending the tragedy a deeper institutional and economic resonance. Roy was rushed to a…
A System Stretched Thin India’s judicial system is grappling with a stark numerical imbalance. With only about 22 judges per million people, the country falls far short of what is required to deliver timely justice to its population. This figure, cited in early 2026 parliamentary disclosures, highlights a structural weakness that has long plagued Indian courts—chronic…
A Breakthrough in Soldier Health Monitoring Delhi University’s Miranda House College, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has unveiled BioFET, a pioneering biological chip prototype designed to detect early heart attack risks among soldiers deployed in extreme conditions. Led by Professor Monika Tomar, the portable sensor examines blood serum for three key…
On January 30, 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled development projects worth Rs 492 crore for Ganjam district during the closing ceremony of the Gopalpur Beach Festival. The announcement underscored the state government’s vision to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism, while aligning the district with Odisha’s broader industrialization and economic growth agenda. The festival provided a…
A New Proposal Amid a Growing Global Debate As governments worldwide grapple with the social impact of social media on minors, India has entered the debate with a bold legislative proposal. In late January 2026, a private member’s bill seeking to bar teenagers from social media platforms added momentum to an already intensifying global conversation…
Demonstrations Spread from Minnesota to the Nation Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Minnesota and cities across the United States in late January, braving extreme winter conditions to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What began as localized outrage quickly evolved into a coordinated national movement, as demonstrators condemned the Trump administration’s intensified immigration…
Sharad Pawar’s Cautious Comment Sets the Tone Veteran leader Sharad Pawar’s brief but pointed remark on Sunetra Pawar’s elevation as Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister has captured the uncertainty gripping state politics. By publicly stating that he was unaware of her swearing-in plans and that the decision lay solely with her party, Pawar signaled both distance and…
A Fresh Disclosure, an Old Scandal The US Justice Department’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related records has reignited one of the most controversial criminal sagas in modern American history. Unsealed on January 30, 2026, the document dump runs into millions of pages and names globally recognized figures, instantly reviving public scrutiny. While the release fulfills a legal…
Relations between Washington and Tehran have entered a perilous phase, marked by accelerated military preparations, sharpened rhetoric, and shrinking diplomatic space. As memories of past confrontations linger, both sides are signaling readiness rather than restraint. The late-January 2026 surge in threats, deployments, and arms transfers suggests that deterrence—not dialogue—is currently shaping the strategic mindset on both ends…
Pakistan Worries About Losing Market Advantage After India–EU Deal Pakistan’s export sector is on alert following the conclusion of the long-awaited India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, with industry leaders warning that Islamabad could lose a long-held competitive advantage in the European market. Pakistani textile exporters, in particular, fear that India’s newly secured tariff-free access to EU…
