On Jan. 1, 2026, MP Ritabrata Banerjee urged the Union Textiles Minister to rescue West Bengal’s jute industry amid shortages, closures, and job losses.

Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned app, launched nationwide Jan. 1, 2026, offering fair fares and profit-sharing as a public alternative to Uber and Ola.

Punjab expanded Wagah Border arena to 25,000 capacity, adding a museum, flag, and memorial on Jan. 1, 2026.

India launched a digital e-bill system on Jan. 1, 2026, to streamline ₹2 lakh crore in annual fertilizer subsidies with real-time, transparent processing.

Chicago saw its lowest murder count since 1965 in 2025, with 416 homicides, a 30% drop from 2024, due to better policing and community programs, but warns funding cuts may threaten progress.

India and Israel strengthened ties in 2025 with new trade, defense, and tech agreements, setting a course for expanded cooperation in 2026.

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman leads recovery efforts after 2024 election loss, aiming to regain national influence by 2027.

Four UK activists, jailed after being labeled terrorists, are on a 60-day hunger strike demanding justice and better conditions.

Trump called envoy Kellogg an "idiot" for backing Zelensky, revealing rifts over Ukraine policy ahead of Kellogg’s January 2026 exit.

Tennessee toughens DUI laws Jan. 1, 2026, with longer suspensions, forced blood draws, and new drug tests.