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.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Role in First Amendment Shaping Freedom of Expression in India

Tamil Nadu played a key role in India's First Amendment to the Constitution, shaping freedom of speech after the Supreme Court ruled against a state ban on the magazine Cross Roads. The 1950 verdict invalidated restrictive laws and defined reasonable limits on expression, confirmed later by Parliament’s approval of the amendment.

January 2, 2026

Thiruvarasu Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Honors Vaishnavism's First Acharya Nathamunigal

Near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Thiruvarasu temple honors Nathamunigal, the first Vaishnavite Acharya who recovered the 4,000 hymns called Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Recently found idols and excavations affirm the temple's deep historic roots and Nathamunigal's lasting legacy.

January 2, 2026

Talented Criminals Use School and Factory as Fronts for Drug Labs in Telangana

Telangana police raided Medha School and Vagdevi Laboratories, uncovering huge drug-making operations. They seized alprazolam and mephedrone worth crores, arresting multiple suspects.

January 2, 2026

Australia Readies Record-Breaking Electric Cars as 2026 EV Tax and Charges Loom

Australia will get new electric utes, sports cars, and hatchbacks in 2026. Prices will break records on both ends. But a new electric vehicle tax and road-user charge may slow the boom.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sees 8.4% Vehicle Registration Rise in 2025; Electric Vehicles Surge

Vehicle registrations in Tamil Nadu rose 8.4% in 2025, driven by a sharp jump in electric vehicle registrations, especially two-wheelers. Petrol vehicles still dominate the roads, while the government's tax exemptions are boosting EV adoption.