January 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Introduces TAPS for Fair Pension Sharing Amid Rising Elderly Population

Tamil Nadu launches the Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) to share pension costs between government and employees. The move aims to reduce future generation burden as the elderly population grows fast in the state.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Enforce Student Election Rules from 2006 Report

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to enforce the 2006 Lyngdoh Committee report on fair student elections. The court called the plea a publicity stunt and said it lacked merit.

January 6, 2026

Madras HC Orders Karthigai Deepam to Be Lit at Deepathoon in Thirupparankundram Temple

Madras High Court upholds order directing Subramaniya Swamy Temple to light Karthigai Deepam at the 'deepathoon'. Court criticizes Tamil Nadu govt. for citing law and order fears without evidence.

January 6, 2026

Taiwan Spots PLA Aircraft Near Waters; Japan’s PM Pick Takaichi Sparks China Tensions

Taiwan detected eight Chinese military aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its waters. Japan’s new PM candidate Sanae Takaichi’s tough stance on Taiwan raises diplomatic concerns.

January 6, 2026

NIA Probes Twin Blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur, Two Injured in Rising Ethnic Tensions

Two blasts shook Bishnupur, Manipur, injuring two people. The NIA has taken over the case amid calls for a shutdown and ongoing ethnic violence tensions.