January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Village Produces 200 Kg of Jaggery Daily with Traditional Farming

A village in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, has been making jaggery for two generations. The farmers produce about 200 kg every day, keeping age-old traditions alive.

January 7, 2026

Trump Controls Venezuela Oil, Pushes Greenland Purchase, Sends More ICE Agents to Minnesota

US President Trump says he will control Venezuela's oil sales after Maduro's arrest. He also demands Greenland for security and increases immigration agents in Minnesota amid political tensions.

January 7, 2026

All-India Tiger Estimation 2026 Starts in Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary, Erode

The first phase of the All-India Tiger Estimation-2026 began on January 6 in Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary under Erode Forest Division. Over 150 forest staff are conducting a six-day census of tigers, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife using line transect methods.

January 7, 2026

Kashmir Shivers in Severe Cold Wave; Sonamarg Hits Minus 10.1°C

Kashmir Valley is battling a harsh cold wave with many places recording sub-zero night temperatures. Sonamarg hit a chilly minus 10.1°C. Punjab and Haryana also faced intense cold with lows under 5°C.

January 7, 2026

Madras HC Orders Tamil Nadu to End Police Misuse for Personal Work

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu to set up district committees to stop police officers from using police personnel for household jobs. The court called this misuse an 'abhorrent' and 'evil' practice and wants action within two weeks.

January 7, 2026

Top Carnatic Musicians Perform Pancharatna Kritis at Thyagaraja Aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru

Leading Carnatic musicians came together at Thiruvaiyaru to perform Thyagaraja’s pancharatna kritis during the 179th Aradhana festival. The event featured instruments like mridangam and flute, a special idol anointment, and veteran artist Umayalpuram Sivaraman’s participation.

January 7, 2026

BJP Worker Alleges Disrobing During Arrest in Hubballi; Police Deny and Launch Probe

A BJP worker claimed she was disrobed during arrest in Hubballi, sparking outrage. Police say she removed clothes herself after attacking constables. BJP demands action against officers.

January 7, 2026

Bengaluru Police Register Cases in Rising Traffic Fine Payment Link Fraud

Two people in Whitefield lost over ₹2.7 lakh after clicking fake traffic fine links. Police warn against clicking random payment links and stress official communication is never through phone texts.

January 7, 2026

Telangana Records Chilly 6.3℃; 11 Districts See Sub-10℃ Lows Amid Cold Wave

Telangana felt the chill again with a low of 6.3℃ in Tiryani. Eleven districts recorded temperatures below 10℃. Cold wave continues as IMD warns of 2-3℃ below normal lows in next two days.

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Runs 34,000+ Buses with Special Services for Pongal Festival

Tamil Nadu Transport will operate over 34,000 buses including special ones for Pongal from January 9 to 14. Return trips run from January 16 to 19 to ease festival travel.