January 5, 2026

AIPTF Denies Joining National Joint Action Committee Amid Media Rumors

AIPTF South India coordinator Syed Showkath Ali clears the air on misleading reports about their involvement in a national Joint Action Committee. The federation is not part of it. Official leadership remains with Sushil Kumar Panday.

January 5, 2026

Joint Transport Commissioner A. Mohan Urges Two-Wheeler Riders to Wear Helmets for Safety and Legal Compliance

Joint Transport Commissioner A. Mohan stresses helmet use for two-wheeler riders. Special inspections and awareness campaigns are in action to save lives and enforce rules.

January 4, 2026

TANFINET Launches Drive to Appoint Franchisees for BharatNet Rural Internet in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's TANFINET is hiring district-level partners to improve rural internet under the BharatNet project. Apply online by January 14, 2026.

January 4, 2026

Chicago Restaurant Owner Asif Amin Cheema Deported to Pakistan Despite Family’s Fight

Asif Amin Cheema was deported from Chicago to Pakistan despite health issues and no criminal record. His family vows to keep fighting for his return.

January 4, 2026

Florida's 'Little Venezuela' Cheers Maduro's Capture, Hails Trump for Change

People in Florida's Venezuelan community celebrate President Maduro's capture. They thank Donald Trump and hope for a new start with US support or opposition leaders.

January 4, 2026

Sankranthi Festivities Start Early in Vijayawada with Rich Traditions

Sankranthi began early in Vijayawada as Amaravati Press Club held vibrant cultural and traditional celebrations. Families dressed in ethnic wear joined for dances, songs, bonfires, and fun competitions.

January 4, 2026

24 Victims Identified in Deadly New Year’s Eve Bar Fire in Switzerland

Swiss police have identified 24 of 40 people killed in the Crans-Montana bar fire, including teens as young as 14. Investigation continues into the cause and safety lapses.

January 4, 2026

Ranipet Police Arrest Six for Selling 153 Narcotic Tablets Near Arcot

Six youths were caught by Ranipet police selling 153 narcotic tablets at an abandoned building in Ammur village. The drugs were ordered from Mumbai pharmacies and tracked via mobile phones before arrest.

January 4, 2026

Fire Safety Checks at Ernakulam Stations Reveal Equipment Gaps, Training Needs

Fire and Rescue Services found major safety gaps in parking lots at Ernakulam’s railway stations, including broken hydrants and outdated fire extinguishers. These checks follow a huge motorcycle fire in Thrissur.

January 4, 2026

CITU urges a huge strike on February 12 to fight labour codes and defend workers’ rights

CITU calls workers nationwide to join a major strike on Feb 12, 2026, against new labour laws and attacks on workers’ rights. Thousands rallied in Visakhapatnam as part of the campaign.