January 7, 2026

Sathanur Dam to Release Water on January 14 for Farmers Before Pongal

Farmers from Tiruvannamalai and nearby districts asked for water release from Sathanur Dam on January 14, a day before Pongal, to start paddy cultivation. Officials plan to release water to support farming on 50,000 acres under full storage conditions.

January 7, 2026

NRI Torn Between Caring for Parents in India and Raising Kids Abroad

A 30-year-old NRI shared on Reddit his struggle to care for aging parents in India while securing his children's future abroad. Immigration lawyers suggest family visas and planning to manage these duties.

January 7, 2026

Arkansas Police Stop Truck Driver Hauling Undeclared Hazardous Nitrous Oxide Without Proper Papers

A truck driver in Arkansas was stopped for carrying large amounts of nitrous oxide without proper hazmat papers and failed an English test. Authorities outlawed the driver until a qualified person arrives.

January 7, 2026

Arkansas Police Stop Truck Driver Hauling Undeclared Hazardous Nitrous Oxide Without Proper Papers

A truck driver in Arkansas was stopped for carrying large amounts of nitrous oxide without proper hazmat papers and failed an English test. Authorities outlawed the driver until a qualified person arrives.

January 7, 2026

Abu Dhabi Court Orders Company to Pay Dh159,800 for Unpaid Salary and Benefits

An Abu Dhabi Labour Court has ordered a private company to pay Dh159,800 to a worker for unpaid salary and end-of-service benefits after 11 years of service. The company failed to attend the hearing and must pay immediately, reinforcing UAE’s strong labour rights enforcement.