January 11, 2026

Avakai-Amaravati Festival Ends with 7,000+ Visitors and Musical Tributes in Vijayawada

The Avakai-Amaravati Festival wrapped up in Vijayawada with over 7,000 attendees, musical acts by Chowraasta band and Javed Ali, plus a tribute to N.T. Rama Rao. The next edition is set for December 2026.

January 11, 2026

Telco Services Australia Earned $185m from Centrelink Contract but Paid No Corporate Tax

Telco Services Australia earned over $185 million in 2024-25 from a major Centrelink contract but reported no taxable income or corporate tax. Experts call for more transparency in government public contract awards.

January 10, 2026

CM Naidu Vows to Bring Top Global Universities and Quantum Tech to Amaravati

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu promises to attract top global universities to Amaravati and advance quantum computing within six months. He highlights growth in education and technology in Andhra Pradesh.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Plans New Medical Colleges in Ramanagara, Bagalkot; Kanakapura Waits

Karnataka government will soon propose medical colleges in Ramanagara and Bagalkot. Kanakapura’s college plan postponed due to hospital shortage. Recruitment steps underway.

January 10, 2026

India Launches Zero-Fatalities Road Safety Program in 100 High-Crash Districts

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Save Life Foundation target 100 districts with highest road crashes to cut fatalities by 50% by 2030 using data-driven methods.

January 10, 2026

Supreme Court demands Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO Act to safeguard teen love from misuse

The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to add a Romeo-Juliet clause in the POCSO Act. This clause will protect teen love relationships from being wrongly punished. The court says many POCSO cases are misused by families to settle personal scores. The move aims to stop misuse and support genuine adolescent relationships.

January 10, 2026

Kerala Elderly Raise Healthcare, Safety Concerns at KSEC Hearing

Over 150 senior citizens and groups voiced their concerns on healthcare, insurance, and safety at the Kerala State Elderly Commission meeting. They highlighted issues with government schemes, insurance costs, dementia care, and support services for elders.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka official demands strict action in Inam Veerapur honour killing case

A.R. Krishnamurthy, Chairman of Karnataka Legislature’s SC/ST Welfare Committee, calls for strict punishment in the Inam Veerapur honour killing case. Officials vow help to victim’s family and warn against repeat incidents.

January 10, 2026

Congress Launches 45-Day Nationwide Protest Against New Employment Law

Congress begins a 45-day ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ from January 10, demanding full withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and return of original MGNREGA rights. The campaign targets the law replacing MGNREGA with promises of guaranteed rural employment.

January 10, 2026

West Corporation Meets Residents to Tackle Road Cutting, Parking and Footpath Issues in Malleswaram

In a lively public meeting, West Corporation officials and Residents Welfare Associations discussed road-cutting, parking, and footpath encroachments in Malleswaram. The corporation’s new paid parking plan was praised. Commissioner Rajendra K.V. urged citizens to report illegal road cuts and footpath encroachments to improve local infrastructure.