January 10, 2026

Hyderabad sees heavy traffic as Sankranti festival travel hits peak

Hyderabad’s roads clogged Friday evening with a flood of buses and cars leaving the city for Sankranti holidays. Traffic police deployed extra staff to ease jams at key spots like MGBS, railway stations, and major roads.

January 10, 2026

Madras High Court Orders SASTRA University Eviction From Govt Land for Prison

The Madras High Court has ordered SASTRA University to vacate 31.37 acres of government land in Thanjavur within four weeks. The land is needed to build a prison. The court rejected university's petitions and noted the government can refuse alternative land offers.

January 10, 2026

Attorney-General Says New Data Law Does Not Weaken RTI Act Transparency

Attorney-General R. Venkataramani states the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, does not dilute the Right to Information Act, 2005. He explains balance between privacy and transparency remains intact despite amendments sparking concerns.

January 9, 2026

Switzerland's Deadly New Year Bar Fire Kills 40, Owners Held for Manslaughter

A deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana killed 40 young people. Owners arrested amid safety probe. The nation mourns and safety checks increase.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Over Food Restrictions After Childbirth

Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal complaint against a man accused by his wife of cruelty related to food restrictions after childbirth. The court said the case was a misuse of law and dismissed all allegations under IPC Section 498A, criticizing police for hasty FIR and harassment.