January 2, 2026

LPG Cylinder Blast Triggers Fire, Five Houses Gutted in Kishtwar Village

A fire started by an LPG cylinder blast destroyed five houses in Kishtwar village, Jammu and Kashmir. Two people were injured. Relief and rescue teams quickly acted to control the blaze and assist families.

January 2, 2026

Search for Missing Snorkeller in WA Continues; NSW Battles Hazardous Surf and Drownings

Rescuers in Western Australia search for a missing snorkeller near Perth while New South Wales hunts two people lost in dangerous surf. Multiple drownings occurred amid strong winds and hazardous surf conditions over New Year, officials warn swimmers to stay within flagged beach zones.

January 2, 2026

Thiruvarasu Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Honors Vaishnavism's First Acharya Nathamunigal

Near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Thiruvarasu temple honors Nathamunigal, the first Vaishnavite Acharya who recovered the 4,000 hymns called Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Recently found idols and excavations affirm the temple's deep historic roots and Nathamunigal's lasting legacy.

January 2, 2026

Australia Readies Record-Breaking Electric Cars as 2026 EV Tax and Charges Loom

Australia will get new electric utes, sports cars, and hatchbacks in 2026. Prices will break records on both ends. But a new electric vehicle tax and road-user charge may slow the boom.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sees 8.4% Vehicle Registration Rise in 2025; Electric Vehicles Surge

Vehicle registrations in Tamil Nadu rose 8.4% in 2025, driven by a sharp jump in electric vehicle registrations, especially two-wheelers. Petrol vehicles still dominate the roads, while the government's tax exemptions are boosting EV adoption.