January 4, 2026

SP Flags 45% Sewage Treatment Gap in Namami Gange Mission After 10 Years

Samajwadi Party says nearly half the sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange Mission are uninstalled or non-functional. Despite over a decade and ample funding, 3,194 MLD treatment capacity is still missing, risking rising pollution in key cities like Kanpur and Varanasi.

January 4, 2026

Residents Protest for New Subway on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway at Sandrorkuppam

Around 3,000 residents, including women, farmers, and traders, staged a protest demanding a new subway on NH 48 at Sandrorkuppam. They want a safer way to cross the accident-prone stretch used by locals for daily travel and farming.

January 4, 2026

Europe Split as US Moves to Oust Venezuela’s Maduro Amid Legal Doubts

European leaders are divided after the US acted against Venezuela's Maduro. They call for a peaceful democratic change and respect for international law, while Trump dismisses opposition leader María Corina Machado.

January 4, 2026

Kempegowda Airport Eyes Ultra-Luxury Hotel with Feasibility Study Underway

Bangalore Airport Hotel Limited is planning an ultra-luxury hotel at Kempegowda International Airport. This would join Taj Bangalore and a new 775-room hotel coming soon, boosting the airport's hospitality offerings.

January 4, 2026

Silent March Honors 40 Dead in Swiss Alpine Bar Fire on New Year's Eve

Hundreds silently marched in Crans-Montana to honor 40 victims of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire. Authorities launched a criminal probe as families await victim IDs.

January 4, 2026

Aluva's Robobin Waste System Gains Speed, Plans Bigger Compost Facility

Aluva's new waste system, Robobin, is winning hearts and clearing bins. Handling biodegradable waste at ₹7/kg, it fetches income for the town. The municipality plans to expand the compost booth after quick success with 1,050 household subscribers.

January 4, 2026

US ERs Report Hundreds of Strange Objects Removed from Rectums in 2025

In 2025, US emergency rooms treated many patients for foreign objects stuck in their rectums. Items ranged from screws to shampoo bottles. Doctors warn that trying to remove these objects at home can be dangerous. Early hospital care is safer.

January 4, 2026

Telangana Govt Seeks 50 Acres From MANUU Over Unused Land in Manikonda

Telangana government wants back 50 acres of MANUU land in Manikonda, claiming it is unused. MANUU plans infrastructure development, while students warn the land belongs to future learners.

January 4, 2026

Animal lovers protest illegal caging and poisoning of stray dogs in Bengaluru

Hundreds gathered at Freedom Park, Bengaluru to protest illegal caging and poisoning of stray dogs. They demand government action and better animal birth control efforts.

January 4, 2026

Survivor Files Complaint Against YouTuber Rahul Easwar for Bail Violation in Rahul Mamkootathil Case

The survivor in Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s sexual assault case accuses YouTuber Rahul Easwar of violating bail conditions and causing cyber harassment. Easwar called her a false complainant and claimed her husband is the real victim.