January 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt to Give ₹3,000 Cash Pongal Gift to Ration Card Holders

Tamil Nadu government, led by CM M.K. Stalin, will give ₹3,000 cash to all eligible ration card holders this Pongal. The gift also includes free dhoti and sarees, costing ₹6,936 crore overall.

January 4, 2026

North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles Ahead of South Korea-China Talks

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan early Sunday. The launches occurred just hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left for China talks on North Korea's nuclear program and Taiwan. South Korea and Japan condemned the missile tests as serious security threats.

January 4, 2026

Rockfall at Odisha Stone Quarry in Dhenkanal Feared to Have Killed Several Workers

Several feared dead after rocks collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. Rescue teams rush to the site to save trapped workers. Officials lead efforts while investigations begin.

January 4, 2026

Karnataka to Repair Battered Roads at Agumbe Ghat Hairpin Curves Soon

Karnataka’s Public Works Department begins fixing damaged roads at Agumbe Ghat hairpin curves on NH 169A, easing navigation and traffic delays for drivers.

January 4, 2026

Dalit Woman Stabbed to Death in Yellapur, Accused Found Dead Amid Communal Tension

A Dalit woman was stabbed in Yellapur by a man who was later found dead. The killing sparked protests and bandh calls over 'love jihad' claims. Police increased security.

January 4, 2026

Mysuru City Corporation Readies for Grade 1 Upgrade, MLA GT Deve Gowda Sets One-Month Deadline

Mysuru City Corporation may soon become a Grade 1 civic body. MLA GT Deve Gowda calls on officials to compile detailed property and civic info within a month.

January 4, 2026

Searches Halted for Missing Boy and Swimmer After Deadly New Year on Australian Beaches

Searches for a missing teenage boy and a man off Sydney beaches are stopped after drowning tragedies across Australia’s New Year holiday saw six deaths. Authorities continue patrols while grieving families await news.

January 4, 2026

First Air India Flight Lands at Bhogapuram Airport, Marks Historic Aviation Milestone

Air India’s inaugural flight landed at Bhogapuram International Airport on January 4, 2026, welcomed by water cannons and top officials. The event signals the airport’s readiness to boost North Andhra’s economy with full operations set by June.

January 4, 2026

Massive Fire Destroys 500 Motorcycles at Thrissur Railway Station Parking

A huge fire tore through the motorcycle parking at Thrissur Railway Station early Sunday, destroying around 500 bikes. Firefighters doused the flames fast. No injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

January 4, 2026

China Demands US Release of Nicolás Maduro Amid Tense Detention in Brooklyn

China urges the US to instantly free Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning their detention in Brooklyn as a breach of international law. Maduro arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center and faces a court hearing on Monday. The US signals strong control over Venezuela’s future, drawing global scrutiny.