January 2, 2026

Over 15 Homeless Die in Bengaluru Winter; Shelter Facilities Remain Sparse

Bengaluru reported 15+ deaths of homeless people in 40 days due to cold and poor conditions. Limited shelter homes and low support strain efforts. NGOs distribute blankets and food to help.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Role in First Amendment Shaping Freedom of Expression in India

Tamil Nadu played a key role in India's First Amendment to the Constitution, shaping freedom of speech after the Supreme Court ruled against a state ban on the magazine Cross Roads. The 1950 verdict invalidated restrictive laws and defined reasonable limits on expression, confirmed later by Parliament’s approval of the amendment.

January 2, 2026

Thiruvarasu Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Honors Vaishnavism's First Acharya Nathamunigal

Near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Thiruvarasu temple honors Nathamunigal, the first Vaishnavite Acharya who recovered the 4,000 hymns called Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Recently found idols and excavations affirm the temple's deep historic roots and Nathamunigal's lasting legacy.

January 2, 2026

Thiruvarasu Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Honors Vaishnavism's First Acharya Nathamunigal

Near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Thiruvarasu temple honors Nathamunigal, the first Vaishnavite Acharya who recovered the 4,000 hymns called Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Recently found idols and excavations affirm the temple's deep historic roots and Nathamunigal's lasting legacy.

January 2, 2026

Australian Injured in Swiss New Year’s Eve Bar Fire That Killed 40

A fire in a crowded Swiss bar on New Year's Eve left 40 dead and 115 injured, including one Australian receiving medical and consular aid.