January 3, 2026

Cyberabad Police Launches Operation Smile-XII to Rescue Missing and Vulnerable Children

Cyberabad Police began Operation Smile-XII on January 1 to find missing children and rescue vulnerable minors. The month-long drive uses special teams and facial recognition tech to reunite children with families.

January 3, 2026

Stray Dog Attack at Kerala Hospital Sparks Safety Alarm

A patient was attacked by stray dogs outside a Kerala hospital lacking a protective wall. Officials call for urgent action to secure the area and relocate dogs to shelters.

January 3, 2026

Labourer Found Dead at Gachibowli Construction Site, Police Investigate

Ajay Dalai, a 37-year-old labourer from Odisha, was found dead in a workers' camp at Gachibowli. No signs of struggle reported. Police are investigating.

January 3, 2026

Vice-President Radhakrishnan Says Spirituality Builds Responsible Citizens at Golden Temple

India's Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan praised spirituality for shaping good and responsible citizens during his visit to the Golden Temple in Vellore. He emphasized spirituality's power to unite people and promote moral values. The event saw high security with 1,300 police deployed and drone activities banned.

January 3, 2026

Demolition Delay at Chander Kunj Army Towers Due to Owner’s Stand-Off

The demolition of Kerala’s Chander Kunj Army Towers is stuck as one owner refuses to vacate. Despite a court order, the standoff threatens the rebuild timeline.

January 3, 2026

Trump Bans Adoptions From 39 Countries Starting 2026 Alongside Travel Ban

From January 1, 2026, the Trump administration stops adoption visas from 39 countries under a new travel ban. This move blocks Americans from adopting children from countries like Nigeria, Haiti, and Cuba.

January 3, 2026

IIIT-B Creates Affordable Webcam Eye-Tracker to Spot Survey Fatigue

IIIT Bangalore is building a low-cost eye-tracking system using regular webcams to detect distraction and fatigue during surveys, aiming to improve public health and social survey data quality.

January 3, 2026

Swiss Prosecutors Investigate Bar Managers After New Year Fire Kills 40

Swiss authorities start a criminal probe into two bar managers after a deadly New Year fire in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 people and injured 100+. They suspect negligence and unsafe fireworks caused the blaze.

January 3, 2026

Yogoda Satsang Society Opens New Meditation Centre in Tirupati

Yogoda Satsang Society has opened a fresh meditation centre in Tirupati. Swami Smaranananda inaugurated it, highlighting spiritual growth through meditation and service.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Plans 65-Acre Tree Park and Innovation Hub at Former NGEF Site

Karnataka is turning the old NGEF factory land in Bengaluru into a 65-acre Tree Park with green spaces, tech incubation, and cultural centres. The first phase opens in March, offering a new premium park larger than Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.