January 3, 2026

Kerala Begins EVM Checks, Gears Up for 2026 Assembly Elections with 30,400 Polling Stations

Kerala has started first-level checks on electronic voting machines for the 2026 Assembly elections. The state plans over 30,400 polling booths and continues electoral roll revisions. Chief Electoral Officer urges political party presence during EVM checks.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Automates 99.4% FPSs with Biometric ePoS Devices for PDS Transparency

Karnataka has automated 20,741 of its 20,862 Fair Price Shops with electronic Point of Sale devices. This move uses Aadhaar-based biometric verification to reduce fraud and ensure rightful delivery of foodgrains through the Public Distribution System.

January 3, 2026

Cyberabad Police Warns of Danger on Roads During Thick Winter Fog, Advises Caution

Cyberabad Police issued an advisory urging extra care during dense winter fog. Motorists, pedestrians, and two-wheeler riders must follow safety tips to avoid accidents on major roads.

January 3, 2026

Vijayawada Maps 395 Homeless but Shelter Homes Are Full; More Needed

Vijayawada has found 395 homeless people but only four full shelter homes to house them. Officials plan more shelters and a larger rehab centre. The number could rise over 450 soon.

January 3, 2026

UK PM Starmer Denies Role in US Venezuela Raid, Vows to Support Britons

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain had no part in the US operation in Venezuela where Maduro was reportedly captured. He stressed the need to verify facts and support British nationals in Caracas.

January 3, 2026

Madiwala Lake Beautification Nears End, but ₹35 Crore Desilting Plan Remains Pending

Madiwala Lake's beautification works like walkways and parks are almost done. But a ₹35 crore desilting proposal to boost water capacity and prevent floods waits untouched. The lake, key in flood control, last had major cleaning 18 years ago.

January 3, 2026

Kadapa Police Sports Meet 2025 Kicks Off with Enthusiasm

Superintendent Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath inaugurated the Annual Police Sports Meet 2025 in Kadapa. Teams from six sub-divisions will compete in kabaddi, football, hockey, and more over three days.

January 3, 2026

Cauvery River Battling Pollution from Sewage and Industrial Waste in Tamil Nadu

The Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu is heavily polluted by untreated sewage and industrial waste. Farmers and residents report health issues and crop damage. Authorities acknowledge the problem and plan new treatment plants to clean the water.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Records Highest Organ Donations at 198 in 2025, Ranks Third Nationally

Karnataka achieved a record 198 organ donations in 2025, up from 178 in 2023, placing third in India. Increased hospital involvement and new tech boost transparency.

January 3, 2026

Hyderabad Police Arrest Four Men for Swapping ATM Cards and Stealing Cash

Mehdipatnam police caught four men cheating ATM users by swapping cards and stealing ₹52,000. The gang targeted elderly victims in Hyderabad and held 89 stolen cards.