TODAY NEWS ON January 21, 2026

Unease within NATO nations over Trump’s Greenland claim

U.S. President Donald Trump said he thought European leaders would not “push back too much” on his attempt to buy Greenland. His statement comes just as European leaders take the stage on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at the gathering of global elites in Davos, as the U.S. President dangles tariff threats in a bid to pressure the EU over Greenland. Meanwhile, a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft will soon arrive at a U.S. military base in Greenland for “long-planned” activities, the organization said.

EU nears historic trade deal with India, says president Ursula von der Leyen

India and the European Union are on the cusp of a “historic trade agreement” that would create a market comprising two billion people, accounting for almost a quarter of the global GDP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday (January 20, 2026).E.U. vows ‘unflinching’ response to Trump’s Greenland gambit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) an “unflinching” response to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, as the U.S. President said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about the Arctic island.

‘Serious’ about dog feeder liability, says SC as animal groups warn of ‘unfortunate’ outcomes

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) said it was “serious” about holding dog feeders accountable for bite incidents, even as animal welfare groups cautioned that the court’s oral observations were leading to “unfortunate” repercussions, including reported attacks on feeders.

India withdraws families, dependents of diplomats and officials from all missions in Bangladesh

Ahead of the February 12 election and referendum, India has withdrawn all family members and dependents of diplomats and other officials from the High Commission of India and other missions located in Bangladesh, official sources said on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), citing prevailing security situation

U.K. approves controversial plans for Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London

The U.K. government on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) approved China’s plans for a so-called mega or super embassy in the heart of London, overriding security concerns raised by parliamentarians and campaigners to stress that all “material considerations” had been taken into account.

Will not bow to ICC pressure on T20 WC participation: Bangladesh government adviser

Bangladesh government’s sports adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) reiterated that under no condition would the national team travel to India for the T20 World Cup, despite an ultimatum from the International Cricket Council to the Bangladesh Cricket Board on deciding their participation by January 21.

Palghar long march: Won’t go home without land ownership, say protesters

As thousands join a protest outside the Collector office in Maharashtra’s Palghar, 50-year-old Draupadi Bhuyal said she had spent half of her life to receive ownership of the land, which had been tilled by eight generations of her family.

High-level State govt. panel to probe Indore water tragedy

The Madhya Pradesh government has formed a high-level investigation committee to probe the diarrhoea outbreak which has claimed several lives in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area due to contaminated drinking water supplied by the Indore Municipal Corporation.

Treat hate speech as constitutional tort, not mere policing issue, petitioners urge Supreme Court

Prominent activists and religious leaders on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) urged the Supreme Court to recognise hate speech as a “constitutional tort” rather than a mere disruption of law and order. They contended that its inherently “discriminatory” character strikes at the core of constitutional guarantees.

Madras HC quashes FIR against BJP leader Amit Malviya, says Udhayanidhi’s remarks on Sanatana Dharma are ‘hate speech’

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) quashed the FIR registered in 2023 by Tiruchi city police against BJP leader Amit Malviya for “distorting the comments” of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sanatana Dharma. Justice S. Srimathy went on to state that what Mr. Udhayanidhi had said amounted to “hate speech”.

India among Russia’s top foreign trade partners: PM Mishustin

India was among Russia’s top foreign trade partners as Moscow redirected its energy flows to friendly countries, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). The share of friendly countries in Russia’s trade turnover has reached a historic high of 86%, with particular growth in trade with China, Belarus, India, and Kazakhstan, Mr. Mishustin said.

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack

An overnight Russian bombardment left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), when the Ukrainian capital was already scrambling to restore vital utilities destroyed in earlier attacks.Clashes erupt, RAF deployed, internet services suspended in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Chirang

Clashes reportedly erupted between Bodos and tribals in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), following mob violence in which one person was killed. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) was deployed and internet/mobile data services were suspended temporarily in two districts, officials said.

Karachi shopping plaza fire death toll reaches 28, another 80 missing

At least 28 people have died in the fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan’s Karachi, with another 80 missing as rescue operations continued to locate them in the rubble of the old building on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). Police Surgeon Summaiya Syed confirmed on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) that so far 28 bodies had been brought to the Jinnah and civil hospitals, while another 20 were still under treatment but in stable condition.

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner’s bid begins with anti-climactic win

Jannik Sinner dropped just three games and spent little over an hour on Rod Laver Arena to get his bid for an Australian Open three-peat started. The No. 2-ranked Sinner was leading 6-2, 6-1 when Hugo Gaston suddenly retired from their match with an undisclosed injury.

Donald Trump shares altered image of map showing Greenland, Canada, Venezuela as U.S. territories

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) shared an altered image of a map showing Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as U.S. territories. In the image shared by Mr. Trump on Truth Social, Mr. Trump’s own online platform, Mr. Trump was seen showing the altered map to European leaders. The image appears to be an altered version of an actual photograph of the U.S. President discussing the Ukraine war situation with European leaders in August 2025.

WPL-4: Jemimah, Lee help DC down MI

In modern-day T20 cricket, a target of 155 is fancied by the chasing team on most days. In a game that rested on fine margins, it wasn’t quite straightforward for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), but Jemimah Rodrigues and Co. eventually sailed home with seven wickets in hand and an over to spare at the Kotambi Stadium.