January 7, 2026

Top Carnatic Musicians Perform Pancharatna Kritis at Thyagaraja Aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru

Leading Carnatic musicians came together at Thiruvaiyaru to perform Thyagaraja’s pancharatna kritis during the 179th Aradhana festival. The event featured instruments like mridangam and flute, a special idol anointment, and veteran artist Umayalpuram Sivaraman’s participation.

January 7, 2026

Telangana Records Chilly 6.3℃; 11 Districts See Sub-10℃ Lows Amid Cold Wave

Telangana felt the chill again with a low of 6.3℃ in Tiryani. Eleven districts recorded temperatures below 10℃. Cold wave continues as IMD warns of 2-3℃ below normal lows in next two days.

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Runs 34,000+ Buses with Special Services for Pongal Festival

Tamil Nadu Transport will operate over 34,000 buses including special ones for Pongal from January 9 to 14. Return trips run from January 16 to 19 to ease festival travel.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Passes New Law to Curb Hate Speech and Crimes

Karnataka has passed a bill to fight hate speech and crimes, raising punishments and enforcement powers. The law aims to reduce communal violence, but critics warn it may limit free speech and be misused.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Passes New Law to Curb Hate Speech and Crimes

Karnataka has passed a bill to fight hate speech and crimes, raising punishments and enforcement powers. The law aims to reduce communal violence, but critics warn it may limit free speech and be misused.