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

Vellore Collector Flags Off Helmet Awareness Rally with 200+ Bikers

Vellore Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi led a large road safety rally stressing helmet use. Over 200 bikers joined, carrying safety messages to protect lives.

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

58 Families to Relocate for ₹36 Crore OMR-ECR Steel Bridge in Chennai

Chennai's Highways Dept starts relocating 58 families near Buckingham Canal and 63 on Neelankarai's patta lands. The ₹36 crore, 6-lane steel bridge will boost OMR-ECR connectivity, part of a larger ₹270 crore project.

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.

January 7, 2026

Australia's South Faces Extreme Heatwave and Fire Danger with Temps up to 47C

South Australia and Victoria battle extreme heatwave with temperatures soaring to 47C, triggering severe fire danger and health alerts. Emergency services ready while public urged to stay safe.

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Strong Voice in India's Constitution and GST Power Talks

Tamil Nadu has a long history of protecting state rights in India's Constitution. From the 1940s Constituent Assembly to GST laws in 2017, the state pushed back against increasing central power.

January 7, 2026

Trump Announces Venezuela to Send 30-50 Million Barrels of Sanctioned Oil to US

Donald Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US. This move aims to bypass the ongoing export blockade and help Venezuela avoid deep output cuts.

January 7, 2026

UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar Closes Schools Up to Class 8 Till Jan 10 Due to Dense Fog, Cold

Schools up to class 8 in Gautam Buddh Nagar, UP, will remain closed till January 10. Dense fog and severe cold are cited as reasons. Officials urge strict compliance to protect students.