January 4, 2026

Fire Safety Checks at Ernakulam Stations Reveal Equipment Gaps, Training Needs

Fire and Rescue Services found major safety gaps in parking lots at Ernakulam’s railway stations, including broken hydrants and outdated fire extinguishers. These checks follow a huge motorcycle fire in Thrissur.

January 4, 2026

Eight-Month-Old Baby Rescued from Suspected Ritual Sacrifice in Sulibele

Police and Child Welfare Committee saved an eight-month-old baby from a suspected ritual sacrifice in Sulibele on January 3. Both the adoptive and biological parents are detained. Investigation continues.

January 4, 2026

Four Injured in Car-Bus Collision Near Medipalli Village, Jagtial District

A family of four was hurt when their car hit a TGSRTC bus near Medipalli village in Jagtial. The family was returning from a pilgrimage to Ganagapur.

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

Silent March Honors 40 Dead in Swiss Alpine Bar Fire on New Year's Eve

Hundreds silently marched in Crans-Montana to honor 40 victims of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire. Authorities launched a criminal probe as families await victim IDs.