January 4, 2026

CITU urges a huge strike on February 12 to fight labour codes and defend workers’ rights

CITU calls workers nationwide to join a major strike on Feb 12, 2026, against new labour laws and attacks on workers’ rights. Thousands rallied in Visakhapatnam as part of the campaign.

January 4, 2026

Katie Miller Sparks Controversy with US Flag on Greenland; Denmark Warns of Territorial Respect

Katie Miller, linked to Donald Trump, caused a stir by posting Greenland painted with the US flag and the word 'Soon.' Denmark warns against disrespecting its territory as Trump keeps Greenland on his radar.

January 4, 2026

Leftwing Militant Group Claims Arson in Berlin Causing Power Cut to 35,000 Homes

Berlin suffered a huge power outage after leftwing group Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for arson on a key power bridge. Up to 35,000 homes and 1,900 businesses lost electricity and heat till January 8. The group protests climate change and AI energy use.

January 4, 2026

Centre Sanctions ₹12,900 Crore for Kalyana Karnataka Railway Projects

Union Minister V. Somanna announced ₹12,900 crore for railway projects in Kalyana Karnataka. The fund boost will enhance connectivity and infrastructure, with key projects like the Ballari-Chikkajajur double line and new road overbridges underway.

January 4, 2026

SP Flags 45% Sewage Treatment Gap in Namami Gange Mission After 10 Years

Samajwadi Party says nearly half the sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange Mission are uninstalled or non-functional. Despite over a decade and ample funding, 3,194 MLD treatment capacity is still missing, risking rising pollution in key cities like Kanpur and Varanasi.