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Rescue Services found major safety gaps in parking lots at Ernakulam’s railway stations, including broken hydrants and outdated fire extinguishers.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.

January 4, 2026

Eight-Month-Old Baby Rescued from Suspected Ritual Sacrifice in Sulibele

Police and Child Welfare Committee saved an eight-month-old baby from a suspected ritual sacrifice in Sulibele on January 3. Both the adoptive and biological parents are detained. Investigation continues.

January 4, 2026

Katie Miller Sparks Controversy with US Flag on Greenland; Denmark Warns of Territorial Respect

Katie Miller, linked to Donald Trump, caused a stir by posting Greenland painted with the US flag and the word 'Soon.' Denmark warns against disrespecting its territory as Trump keeps Greenland on his radar.

January 4, 2026

Four Injured in Car-Bus Collision Near Medipalli Village, Jagtial District

A family of four was hurt when their car hit a TGSRTC bus near Medipalli village in Jagtial. The family was returning from a pilgrimage to Ganagapur.

January 4, 2026

CM Siddaramaiah Opens 23rd Chitra Santhe, Focuses on Art and Environment

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 23rd Chitra Santhe in Bengaluru, praising its role for artists across 22 states. He pledged to boost forest cover with millions of saplings and urged citizens to follow environmentalist Saalumarada Thimmakka’s example.

January 4, 2026

Greece Grounded: Flight Chaos as Radio Frequencies Fail Suddenly

Thousands stuck as Greece's flights halt due to sudden loss of radio frequency. Airport gear called 'obsolete' as delays hit 75+ flights. Overflights limited for safety.

January 4, 2026

Rajnath Singh to Commission Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Ship Samudra Pratap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission 'Samudra Pratap', India’s first pollution control vessel, equipped with advanced oil spill detection and firefighting systems, in Goa on January 5, 2025.

January 4, 2026

Leftwing Militant Group Claims Arson in Berlin Causing Power Cut to 35,000 Homes

Berlin suffered a huge power outage after leftwing group Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for arson on a key power bridge. Up to 35,000 homes and 1,900 businesses lost electricity and heat till January 8. The group protests climate change and AI energy use.

January 4, 2026

Centre Sanctions ₹12,900 Crore for Kalyana Karnataka Railway Projects

Union Minister V. Somanna announced ₹12,900 crore for railway projects in Kalyana Karnataka. The fund boost will enhance connectivity and infrastructure, with key projects like the Ballari-Chikkajajur double line and new road overbridges underway.