January 2, 2026

NSW Sees Deadliest Road Year Since 2017; Speeding Tops Killers in 2025

New South Wales reports 355 road deaths in 2025, the highest since 2017. Speeding caused 134 deaths. Australia faces rising road fatalities with 1,332 deaths nationwide.

January 2, 2026

China's BYD Overtakes Tesla as World’s Top Electric Vehicle Seller in 2025

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has outpaced Tesla in 2025 EV sales. BYD sold over 2.25 million cars, beating Tesla's estimated 1.65 million. The rise thanks to competitive pricing and strong demand worldwide.

January 2, 2026

LPG Cylinder Blast Triggers Fire, Five Houses Gutted in Kishtwar Village

A fire started by an LPG cylinder blast destroyed five houses in Kishtwar village, Jammu and Kashmir. Two people were injured. Relief and rescue teams quickly acted to control the blaze and assist families.

January 2, 2026

Amazon Allows Limited Remote Work for Employees Stuck in India Due to H-1B Delays

Amazon has set a temporary remote work rule for workers stranded in India by H-1B visa delays. But workers cannot do key tasks like coding or customer interactions until visa issues clear.

January 2, 2026

California Delays Canceling 17,000 Truckers' Licenses Till March Amid Lawsuit Fight

California will delay the cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses until March. This move gives truckers more time after immigrant groups sued. The US Dept of Transportation warned about losses of $160 million over rule issues.

January 2, 2026

Businessman Khokon Chandra Das Brutally Attacked and Set Ablaze in Shariatpur, Bangladesh

Khokon Chandra Das, a businessman in Shariatpur, Bangladesh, was attacked and set on fire by miscreants. He is now under treatment in Dhaka. Police are searching for suspects.

January 2, 2026

Canadian YouTuber Caleb Calls Moving to India a Smart Move, Highlights Rapid Growth

Canadian YouTuber Caleb praises India's fast tech and business growth, calling it a place full of opportunity. He says many miss the real story by focusing on negatives.

January 2, 2026

Over 15 Homeless Die in Bengaluru Winter; Shelter Facilities Remain Sparse

Bengaluru reported 15+ deaths of homeless people in 40 days due to cold and poor conditions. Limited shelter homes and low support strain efforts. NGOs distribute blankets and food to help.

January 2, 2026

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ wins International Booker Prize, spotlighting unheard voices

Banu Mushtaq's ‘Heart Lamp’ is the first Kannada translation and short story collection to win the International Booker Prize. The book highlights the lives of Muslim women in Karnataka. Also featured are Robert Macfarlane’s ‘Is A River Alive?’ and Zara Chowdhary’s memoir ‘The Lucky Ones’.

January 2, 2026

Search for Missing Snorkeller in WA Continues; NSW Battles Hazardous Surf and Drownings

Rescuers in Western Australia search for a missing snorkeller near Perth while New South Wales hunts two people lost in dangerous surf. Multiple drownings occurred amid strong winds and hazardous surf conditions over New Year, officials warn swimmers to stay within flagged beach zones.