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.

January 4, 2026

US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro; Hundreds of Caribbean Flights Cancelled Amid Chaos

The US launched a strike capturing Venezuela’s President Maduro, triggering major flight cancellations across the Caribbean. Passengers face chaos and soaring ticket prices.

January 4, 2026

Teacher Arrested for Abusing Student After Giving Liquor in Malampuzha

Anil, a Malampuzha school teacher, was arrested for allegedly giving liquor to a student and abusing him. The boy revealed the incident, leading to the teacher's arrest and judicial custody.

January 4, 2026

Three Minor Boys Arrested for Repeated Rape of Girl in Dharwad

Police in Hubballi-Dharwad arrested three boys aged 14-15 for raping a minor girl multiple times. The girl was rescued and the boys sent to a correction facility.

January 4, 2026

Gunmen Kill 30 Villagers and Abduct Several in Niger State Raid

At least 30 villagers were killed and many abducted in a brutal attack on Kasuwan-Daji village, Niger state. The gunmen also burned homes and the local market, with some residents fearing a higher death toll.

January 4, 2026

Tomato Prices Soar in Madanapalle as Supply Dips Sharply Amid Weather Woes

Tomato prices in Madanapalle have jumped sharply with Grade-I tomatoes reaching ₹42/kg. Low supply due to weather stress and festive demand tighten market across Rayalaseema.

January 4, 2026

Rafiq Yallur Found Dead After Killing Midday Meal Worker in Yellapur

Rafiq Yallur, accused of killing midday meal worker Ranjita Bansode in Yellapur, was found dead. The victim’s family and locals protested at the police station.