January 7, 2026

58 Families to Relocate for ₹36 Crore OMR-ECR Steel Bridge in Chennai

Chennai's Highways Dept starts relocating 58 families near Buckingham Canal and 63 on Neelankarai's patta lands. The ₹36 crore, 6-lane steel bridge will boost OMR-ECR connectivity, part of a larger ₹270 crore project.

January 7, 2026

Professor Settles Discrimination Case After Calling Activists ‘Destructive’ in Leaked Email

Dr Eric Descheemaeker settled his legal battle with the University of Melbourne after a leaked email claimed ‘Blak’ activists were leading the law school to ‘destruction.’ He alleged discrimination for being targeted over his political views.

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Strong Voice in India's Constitution and GST Power Talks

Tamil Nadu has a long history of protecting state rights in India's Constitution. From the 1940s Constituent Assembly to GST laws in 2017, the state pushed back against increasing central power.

January 7, 2026

Trump Announces Venezuela to Send 30-50 Million Barrels of Sanctioned Oil to US

Donald Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US. This move aims to bypass the ongoing export blockade and help Venezuela avoid deep output cuts.

January 7, 2026

Iran To Pay Most Citizens $7 Monthly Amid Economic Crisis and Protests

Iran announces monthly $7 payment for 80 million people to fight inflation and support households. The move follows widespread protests and sharp currency loss.