January 31, 2026

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January 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Build 125-Foot Raja Raja Chola Statue at Grand Chola Museum

Tamil Nadu government will install a 125-foot statue of Chola king Raja Raja Chola at the Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur. The project aims to honor Tamil heritage and is inspired by the Statue of Unity.

January 31, 2026

Kashmir Enters Chillai Khurd as Night Temperature Dips Below Freezing

Kashmir starts Chillai Khurd with night temps below 0°C. Gulmarg records coldest at -6.5°C. Light snow, rain likely in higher areas over weekend.

January 31, 2026

Qatar Airways Launches QVerse Island in Fortnite to Blend Gaming with Real Travel

Qatar Airways enters Fortnite with QVerse Island, a virtual Doha that offers gaming fun and chances to win flights. This new digital spot links play with real travel perks, powered by Starlink internet on board.

January 31, 2026

Karnataka Coffee Growers Demand Weather-Linked Crop Insurance in Budget 2026

The Karnataka Planters’ Association urges the government to include coffee farms under a weather-linked insurance plan due to severe climate damage. Farmers want relief under PMFBY and better support in the upcoming Budget.