January 3, 2026

Over 130 Shelter Overnight at Japan's Mitsumine Shrine Amid Heavy Snowfall

Heavy snow trapped over 130 people at Mitsumine Shrine in Japan's Saitama prefecture. They stayed safe overnight as roads closed due to icy, dangerous conditions.

January 3, 2026

Six Policemen Injured in Mob Attack During Arrest of TMC Activist in North 24 Parganas

Six policemen were hurt when a mob attacked them after they arrested TMC activist Musa Mollah in North 24 Parganas. Police faced stone pelting and vehicle damage before reinforcements arrived. Two local TMC leaders were detained for instigating violence.

January 3, 2026

JNUSU Leaders Summoned by Police After Protesting Library Surveillance

Delhi Police served enquiry notices to JNUSU leaders over protests against facial recognition cameras and magnetic gates at JNU library. The student union calls it an attempt to silence voices.

January 3, 2026

Shimla Court Names Two Manav Bharti University Promoters as Fugitive Economic Offenders

A Shimla court declared two promoters of Manav Bharti University as Fugitive Economic Offenders in a ₹100 crore fake degree scam. They are now based in Australia.

January 3, 2026

Iran Protests Surge Amid Currency Crash, Echoing Mahsa Amini Movement

Iran sees its biggest protests in years after a sharp currency drop hits people’s pockets. Youths join chants of “woman, life, freedom” despite deadly crackdowns. Authorities arrest over 100 and kill at least 10 amid demands for change.

January 3, 2026

Janandolana Mahamaitri sounds alarm on Karnataka public universities, demands urgent reforms

Janandolana Mahamaitri warns Karnataka’s public universities face a crisis. It calls for quick action to hire permanent teachers, launch a new higher education commission, and investigate issues at the University of Mysore.

January 3, 2026

Telangana to Launch 24/7 Eye Care Clinics Across State, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital as Hub

Telangana government will start Eye Care Clinics offering 24/7 services. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital will coordinate the network. Over 6 lakh cataract surgeries done in last two years.

January 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia Sets New Rules for Naming Public Facilities Across Kingdom

Saudi Arabia has introduced strict new rules for naming public facilities nationwide. The framework ensures all names fit Islamic laws and government standards. It bans certain names without royal approval and demands thorough checks on individuals after whom facilities are named. The rules take effect 120 days post-publication, aiming for unified and culturally aligned naming.

January 3, 2026

Six Dead, 200+ Hospitalized in Indore Water Contamination Outbreak

Six people have died and more than 200 treated after contaminated water caused vomiting and diarrhea in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities took swift action to control the crisis.

January 3, 2026

UAE Warns of Dense Fog and Dust Storms From January 3 to 4, 2026

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology warns of dense fog with near-zero visibility early Saturday, Jan 3, followed by strong winds and dust storms on Sunday. Drivers should be careful during morning travel and expect changing weather through the weekend.