January 3, 2026

India Plans Major Education Reforms: AI, Open Schooling Expansion & Job-Ready Technical Standards

The Indian government aims to overhaul education with the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, introducing AI in teaching, expanding open schooling, and setting job-focused technical education standards.

January 3, 2026

Kozhikode Corporation stops New Year event at unauthorised centre, later permits after licence issued

Kozhikode Corporation first stopped the New Year event near Sarovaram Biopark due to licence issues and unauthorised construction claims. Hours before the event, the civic body issued a licence, causing protests from environmental group Sarovaram Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi.

January 3, 2026

Historic Bell Tower of 172-Year-Old Secunderabad Church Set to Ring Again

The 80-foot bell tower of CSI Garrison Wesley Church in Secunderabad is nearly restored using traditional methods. The church honors a rich spiritual and colonial legacy.

January 2, 2026

Kogilu Layout Demolition Families Still Await Promised Houses as Govt Delays Allotment

More than 150 families displaced by Kogilu Layout demolition were promised new homes by January 1, but no houses have been allotted. Delays persist as government finalizes beneficiary lists and eligibility rules. An NGO reports 180 families affected, urging their inclusion. Activists warn government against breaking promises.

January 2, 2026

SalamAir Starts Low-Cost Direct Flights from Muscat to Damascus in 2026

SalamAir will fly direct between Muscat and Damascus twice weekly from May 2026. Tickets start at just OMR 59.99, offering budget travellers quick and easy access to historic Syria. The new route makes weekend trips and cultural visits affordable and hassle-free.