January 5, 2026

Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak: 142 Hospitalised, 6 Dead Amid Water Contamination Crisis and Political Protests

Indore battles a diarrhoea outbreak caused by contaminated water, hospitalising 142 people. Political uproar grows as six deaths reported. Health teams and experts work to contain the crisis.

January 5, 2026

Fear of Immigration Enforcement Stops 27% of US Immigrants From Travelling, Survey Finds

A 2025 survey finds 27% of US immigrants avoid travel to dodge immigration checks. Both legal and undocumented immigrants face tight rules and years-long visa delays.

January 5, 2026

Far-Left Group Claims Berlin Arson Causing Power Outage for Thousands

A far-left group, Vulkangruppe, admitted setting fire to cables near a Berlin power plant. The blaze cut electricity to 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses. Power restoration will take until Thursday. Hospitals used emergency generators; some schools remain closed.

January 5, 2026

Trump Shares Immigrant Welfare Data But Leaves Out India

US President Donald Trump shared data on immigrant welfare use. India was missing because its immigrants use less welfare, earning high incomes.

January 5, 2026

US Ends TPS for Venezuelans; Refugee Status Now Open After Maduro's Capture

The US ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says they can now apply for refugee status. This follows the capture of Venezuela's President Maduro by US forces.

January 5, 2026

Evangeline Lilly Reveals Brain Damage After Concussion From Fall

Evangeline Lilly has disclosed she suffers brain damage after a fall caused a concussion. The Marvel star shared her brain scan results and recovery plans on Instagram.

January 5, 2026

Trump Says US Oil Firms Can Fix Venezuela’s Broken Industry and Make Big Money

President Trump says US oil giants will invest billions to repair Venezuela’s failing oil sector. Venezuela holds massive oil reserves but faces tough challenges with low output and damaged infrastructure.

January 5, 2026

Trump Highlights Immigrant Welfare Rates; India Missing from List

On January 4, 2025, Donald Trump shared a list showing immigrant welfare rates by country in the US, excluding India. Indian-Americans have high incomes and low welfare reliance.

January 5, 2026

Trump Shares Immigrant Welfare Data But Leaves Out India

US President Donald Trump posted data on immigrant welfare use but did not include India. His chart shows the highest and lowest welfare use by immigrant households. India was excluded because Indian immigrants use very little welfare.

January 5, 2026

Pallankuzhi Contest Excites Mylapore Festival Players; Chess and Sustainability Programs Announced

At the 22nd Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival, the exciting Pallankuzhi contest drew players of all ages. Chess tournaments for kids and a fresh sustainability programme called Grow Your Food were unveiled for 2026.