January 7, 2026

14-Year-Old Dies in Bus Crash During Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Draft Protest

A 14-year-old boy died and three teenagers were injured after a bus hit ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem. The incident happened during a large anti-draft rally that turned violent in the Romema neighborhood. Police are investigating while tensions continue to run high.

January 7, 2026

Man Arrested for Illegal Sand Mining in Palar River Dry Zone Near Gudiyatham

Police arrested 53-year-old K. Pichandi for illegal sand mining near Gudiyatham in Vellore. His partner escaped as they transported river sand on a bullock cart meant for sale to builders.

January 7, 2026

One Tonne Adulterated Jaggery Seized Ahead of Pongal in Vellore Wholesale Market

Food Safety officials seized around one tonne of fake jaggery in Vellore ahead of Pongal. Traders used chemicals to bulk up and brighten jaggery, risking public health.

January 7, 2026

Man Arrested for Burning Couple Alive in Tiruvannamalai's Pakkiripalayam Village

V. Sivakumar, 45, was arrested for killing his ex-wife and her husband by setting their hut on fire in Tiruvannamalai. The couple was found dead after the fire early January 3.

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.