January 4, 2026

72 Bird Species Spotted in Cherumukku Wetlands Survey on National Bird Day

The 2026 bird survey at Cherumukku-Venjali wetlands near Tirurangadi recorded 72 species, including rare migrants. This marks an increase from last year’s 69 but lower than past peaks.

January 4, 2026

Bengaluru Budget 2026-27: State to Decide Capital Grants for Five Corporations, Formula vs Ad-hoc Allocation in Focus

As Bengaluru prepares for its 2026-27 State Budget, the key issue is how capital grants will be shared among five city corporations. While experts push for a formula-based system, the State government seems set to choose a discretionary, need-based approach.

January 4, 2026

Thousands Stranded as Greece Closes Airspace Over Radio Failure

Thousands of passengers across Europe are stranded after Greece shut its airspace due to a communication failure. Flights in and out of Athens and Thessaloniki airports face delays and cancellations. Officials say an antenna failure near Athens caused the problem.

January 4, 2026

Welfare Party Backs Malappuram District Split, Protests Doctor Appointment Bias

Welfare Party leaders demand splitting Malappuram district and protest government bias in appointing doctors. Only four specialists were assigned to Malappuram out of 202 statewide.

January 4, 2026

DoT Orders WhatsApp, Telegram Use With Active SIMs After Terrorists Used Ghost SIMs in Red Fort Blast

After uncovering doctors using ghost SIMs and encrypted apps to plan the Red Fort blast, India’s DoT orders messaging apps to stay linked to active SIM cards. The move targets terror modules exploiting telecom flaws to evade detection.

January 4, 2026

US Tariff Hike Slams Andhra Pradesh Seafood Exports, Farmers Face Crisis

After the US raised tariffs on Indian seafood to 50%, Andhra Pradesh's seafood sector faces a sharp decline. Farmers stop planting, exports fall 25% in recent months. Exporters eye China, EU, Russia for new markets.

January 4, 2026

IIT Gorakhpur Wins Global ICPC Coding Contest at Amritapuri Campus

IIT Gorakhpur took first place at the International Collegiate Programming Contest hosted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. IIT Roorkee came second, IIT Delhi third in this tough two-day coding event.

January 4, 2026

Telangana to Offer Braille Textbooks for Higher Education, Free Assistive Devices for Disabled

Telangana government will now provide Braille textbooks for Intermediate and Degree courses, expanding education access for visually impaired students. Free assistive devices for 8,000 beneficiaries and a new Braille calendar were also announced.

January 4, 2026

India Urges Dialogue as US Captures Venezuela's Maduro; Stays Cautious Amid Global Divide

India calls for peaceful talks after US strikes Venezuela and captures President Maduro. The Ministry of External Affairs avoids naming the US, stressing solidarity with Venezuelan people and cautioning dialogue. This stance contrasts with strong condemnations from Russia, China, and others, as global tensions rise over the crisis.

January 4, 2026

Man Arrested for Attempted Rape of 65-Year-Old Woman in Alathur; BJP Link Denied

Police arrested Suresh Porulippadam, accused of trying to rape a 65-year-old woman in Alathur. He fled after the woman raised an alarm. BJP denies his link. DYFI says he belongs to BJP and offers shelter to the victim.