January 6, 2026

Fog Alert in 11 Telangana Districts; Cold Temperatures Drop Below 10°C in Some Areas

IMD warns of fog in 11 Telangana districts on January 7, 2026, due to cooler moist winds. Four districts saw temperatures at or below 10°C recently.

January 6, 2026

Agrileaf Exports Builds AI-Based Arecanut Grading Machine with 80% Accuracy

Agrileaf Exports has created a working AI-powered machine to grade arecanut into four types with 80% accuracy. The prototype will be ready for farmers in six months. Arecanut cooperatives are showing interest in the new technology.

January 6, 2026

Kangra District Imposes Ban on Trekking Above 3000 Meters for Safety

Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh has banned all trekking above 3000 meters to protect tourists. Permission is now needed from police for key trekking routes. Alerts from meteorological department cancel any permission immediately.

January 6, 2026

Swiss Officials Admit No Fire Checks Since 2019 Before Deadly Bar Blaze Killing 40

Swiss officials said no fire safety inspections happened at the Le Constellation bar since 2019, where 40 people died on New Year's Eve. Authorities banned sparkling candles after the blaze and launched a criminal probe into the bar’s managers.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Criticizes CAQM for Delay on Delhi Toll Plaza Pollution Issue

The Supreme Court on January 6, 2026, sharply rebuked the CAQM for asking two months to address the pollution caused by toll plazas at Delhi borders. The court ordered an expert meeting within two weeks and demanded quick action to curb heavy vehicle emissions.