January 7, 2026

Green Manuring Boosts Crops But Seed Supply and Training Hold Back Wider Use: Study

A new study shows green manuring benefits Tamil Nadu farmers by improving soil and crop yields. Yet, lack of quality seeds and training limit its spread. Nearly all farmers recommend it, but better seed access and support are needed for more adoption.

January 7, 2026

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Strangled in Bengaluru’s Whitefield Migrant Colony

A six-year-old girl was strangled to death in a migrant colony in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Police are searching for suspect Yusuf Meer as the family mourns the tragic loss.

January 7, 2026

Private Bus Catches Fire on Kovvur-Rajahmundry Bridge, No Casualties

A private bus on the Kovvur-Rajahmundry Gammon bridge caught fire early Wednesday due to a short circuit. Driver evacuated all safely. Police are investigating.

January 7, 2026

AIIMS Bibinagar Nears Completion at 85.97% Under PM’s PRAGATI Program

AIIMS Bibinagar has reached 85.97% physical progress and is on track to finish by June 2026. The project sped up thanks to PM's PRAGATI platform monitoring.

January 7, 2026

Jadavpur University Creates ‘Crip Lit’ Board Game to Highlight Disabled Authors

Jadavpur University’s English Department launches ‘Crip Lit Cards’, a tactile board game spotlighting disabled authors with Braille and raised portraits, promoting inclusive literary learning.

January 7, 2026

Family Demands International Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Nikitha Godishala Murder Case

Nikitha Godishala's family demands an international arrest warrant against Arjun Sharma, the main suspect in her murder, who fled to India. The U.S. police have charged Sharma with murder. The family is working to bring Nikitha's body back to Hyderabad.

January 7, 2026

Australia Investigates Sexualised Deepfake Images from Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok

Australia’s eSafety is probing sexualised deepfake images posted on X by Musk’s AI chatbot Grok. These images include non-consensual photos of women and girls, sparking global backlash and official warnings.

January 7, 2026

Seven Charged in Brisbane for Stealing 60 Toyotas to Ship to UAE

Seven men were charged after an international crime group stole 60 Toyota cars in Brisbane, aiming to send them to the UAE. Police recovered 15 vehicles and seized several shipping containers.

January 7, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police Raid 22 Spots in Cyber Terror Probe

Jammu and Kashmir Police raided 22 locations, including 15 in Srinagar, targeting mule accounts linked with cyber fraud and terror funding. The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir wing is leading the crackdown.

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.