January 14, 2026

Veeramangudi’s Jaggery Units Shut Down as Yellow Leaf Disease Hits Sugarcane Crops

Over 100 family-run jaggery units in Veeramangudi, Tamil Nadu are closing down due to yellow leaf disease affecting sugarcane. The village's famed atchu vellam production suffers, putting traditional livelihoods at risk.

January 14, 2026

China Records $1.189 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025 Despite US Tariffs

China's exports surged in 2025, hitting a record $1.189 trillion trade surplus. Firms shifted focus to new markets to bypass US tariffs under the Trump administration. Imports and exports both beat expectations, while car and EV exports soared. Beijing calls for balanced trade amid continued tariff tensions.

January 14, 2026

Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops Global Risks in 2026, Cybersecurity Leads in India

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the biggest global risk. In India, cybersecurity and income inequality are major concerns. Technological threats like AI and misinformation rise in the rankings.

January 14, 2026

Mango Cultivation in Chittoor Faces Major Crisis in 2026 Due to Delayed Flowering and Market Troubles

Mango farming in Chittoor is in trouble for 2026. Flowering is delayed by two months, areas under cultivation are shrinking, and farmers still feel the impact of last year's market crash, where prices dropped below ₹3/kg. Officials warn that this year's yield may fall sharply below earlier forecasts.

January 14, 2026

China Records $1.189 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025 Despite US Tariffs

China's exports surged in 2025, hitting a record $1.189 trillion trade surplus. Firms shifted focus to new markets to bypass US tariffs under the Trump administration. Imports and exports both beat expectations, while car and EV exports soared. Beijing calls for balanced trade amid continued tariff tensions.

January 14, 2026

EU to Lend €90bn to Ukraine with Flexible Military Equipment Rules

The EU will lend Ukraine €90bn this year, letting Kyiv buy military gear from non-European suppliers if needed. The loan supports military and budget costs, with repayment tied to Russian reparations. Ursula von der Leyen stressed Europe’s role and Ukraine’s anti-corruption steps.

January 14, 2026

China Reports Record $1.19tn Trade Surplus Despite Trump Tariffs

China's trade surplus hit a record $1.19 trillion in 2025, beating last year's $993 billion. Exports grew despite US tariffs under Trump, boosted by trade with Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

January 14, 2026

US Economy Stays Strong Despite Predictions of Decline, Outpaces G7 Peers

Despite fears of decline, the US economy remains robust with a steady global GDP share around 26%, rising productivity, and leading ultra-wealth concentration. While G7 allies shrink and face economic hurdles, America pulls ahead with unmatched wealth growth and innovation.

January 14, 2026

BJP Leader Accuses Karnataka Govt of Hiding Report on M. Chinnaswamy Stampede That Killed 11 Fans

BJP leader D.S. Arun alleges Karnataka government is hiding the Justice D’Cunha report on the deadly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede. He warns RCB may leave Bengaluru, impacting cricket and state revenue.

January 14, 2026

LA 2028 Olympic Ticket Draw Opens With Prices From $28

Fans can register from Wednesday to enter a random draw for LA 2028 Olympics tickets starting at $28. One million tickets will cost $28, with many under $100.

January 14, 2026

QFA Opens Fan Registration for Qatar Supporters at FIFA World Cup 2026

Qatar Football Association invites Qatari nationals to register for official travel and support Al Annabi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup across US, Canada, and Mexico. Priority given to visa holders for US or Canada. Travel and accommodation managed by QFA.

January 13, 2026

Over 3,000 Runners Participate in Rubfila Palakkad Marathon with ₹4 Lakh Prizes

The second Rubfila Palakkad Marathon saw over 3,000 runners race through Malampuzha. With multiple race categories and prizes worth ₹4 lakh, the event energized Kerala’s running community.

January 15, 2026

Over 50,000 People in Ernakulam Undergo Hearings to Regain Voting Rights in Special Revision

In Ernakulam, more than 50,000 hearings have been held to reinstate voter rights. This is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the state’s voter rolls, aiming to finalize the list by February 21.

January 15, 2026

Over 3.48 Crore Voters to Decide Maharashtra's 29 Municipal Corporations Including Mumbai on Jan 15

Maharashtra votes on Jan 15 for 29 municipal corporations. Mumbai grabs attention as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after two decades. Over 3.48 crore voters decide 2,869 corporator seats from 15,908 candidates.

January 15, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Leak Investigation

The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home, seizing devices. The probe targets Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones for leaking classified data. Natanson is not the investigation’s focus. The arrest and search raise press freedom concerns as legal protections for journalists weaken.

January 14, 2026

UGC's New 2026 Rules Target Caste Discrimination in Colleges, Include OBCs

The UGC introduced fresh rules to fight caste discrimination in higher education. All institutions must set up equity committees. OBCs are now included under protections. Punishments for breaking rules are tough, ranging up to losing the right to offer degrees.

January 14, 2026

Karnataka Information Commission Demands Replacement Over Low-Quality Computers Supplied by KEONICS

Karnataka Information Commission has raised concerns over 17 computers supplied by KEONICS which don't meet government specs. It seeks replacements urgently.

January 14, 2026

800 Students Showcase Engineering Innovations at KLE Tech Exhibitions

Around 800 students from KLE Technological University displayed creative projects at the Prayog Hemanth 2026 and Avinya Hemanth 2026 exhibitions. Held in Hubballi, 292 teams showed working prototypes and ideas to solve real problems.

January 14, 2026

Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops Global Risks in 2026, Cybersecurity Leads in India

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the biggest global risk. In India, cybersecurity and income inequality are major concerns. Technological threats like AI and misinformation rise in the rankings.

January 14, 2026

Switzerland's Massive Tunnel Network Runs Thousands of Kilometres Under Mountains

Switzerland boasts one of the world's largest tunnel systems with 1,852 tunnels spanning 2,544 km. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, at 57 km, is the longest worldwide. Tunnels help move traffic, power, and water through its mountainous terrain efficiently, with major projects ongoing under cities and regions.

January 14, 2026

Iowa State University Visits S.V. Sujith’s Award-Winning Farm at St Xavier’s College

A team from Iowa State University visited S.V. Sujith’s 20-acre Naaden Agro Farm at St Xavier’s College to learn about his advanced vegetable farming, pest control, and traceability system.

January 14, 2026

Largest Beaver Dam in Canada Spans 775 Metres, Visible from Space

A huge beaver dam in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park stretches 775 metres and covers 70,000 sq m. Built over 40 years, it can even be seen from space, showing nature’s amazing power.

January 14, 2026

Konya Basin Sinking Fast While Turkey’s Plateau Rises, Scientists Reveal

The Konya Basin in Central Turkey is sinking rapidly underneath a rising plateau. New satellite and ground data link this unusual sink to deep Earth processes, not surface faults. Scientists call it a mantle lithosphere drip pulling the surface down inside the stable Anatolian Plateau.

January 14, 2026

Global Temps Dip in 2025 but New Heat Records Loom, Warn Scientists

Global temperatures dropped a bit in 2025 due to the La Niña weather pattern. Yet, the past three years were the hottest ever. Scientists warn more heat records and severe weather are coming unless emissions fall sharply.

January 14, 2026

Two Nurses Critically Ill with Nipah Virus in West Bengal; Contact Tracing Underway

Two nurses in West Bengal are critically ill with Nipah virus, one in a coma and the other on ventilator support. A doctor and nurse exposed to them are also hospitalized with symptoms. Over 120 contacts are isolating as health officials race to contain the outbreak.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Minister Distributes Scooters and Aids to Differently Abled Under Shubhayatra Scheme

Kerala Minister R. Bindu handed out scooters, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and fixed deposits to differently abled people in Thiruvananthapuram. The effort boosts mobility and independence under the Social Justice department's Shubhayatra scheme.

January 14, 2026

Fuel Contamination in Kannur Wells Sparks Protests, Locals Demand Immediate Action

Fuel leaks found in Kannur wells near Central Jail have caused water pollution. Locals protest, officials confirm oil contamination. IOCL asked to act fast to protect health.

January 15, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Leak Investigation

The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home, seizing devices. The probe targets Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones for leaking classified data. Natanson is not the investigation’s focus. The arrest and search raise press freedom concerns as legal protections for journalists weaken.

January 14, 2026

Manipur Insurgents Warned: Surrender Arms, Stop Extortion or Face Action

Manipur officials warn Meitei and Kuki-Zo insurgents to obey ceasefire rules, surrender weapons, and stop extortion. Cadres must stay in camps and reduce numbers or face action.

January 14, 2026

Two Nurses Critically Ill with Nipah Virus in West Bengal; Contact Tracing Underway

Two nurses in West Bengal are critically ill with Nipah virus, one in a coma and the other on ventilator support. A doctor and nurse exposed to them are also hospitalized with symptoms. Over 120 contacts are isolating as health officials race to contain the outbreak.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Iowa State University Visits S.V. Sujith’s Award-Winning Farm at St Xavier’s College

A team from Iowa State University visited S.V. Sujith’s 20-acre Naaden Agro Farm at St Xavier’s College to learn about his advanced vegetable farming, pest control, and traceability system.

January 14, 2026

Veeramangudi’s Jaggery Units Shut Down as Yellow Leaf Disease Hits Sugarcane Crops

Over 100 family-run jaggery units in Veeramangudi, Tamil Nadu are closing down due to yellow leaf disease affecting sugarcane. The village's famed atchu vellam production suffers, putting traditional livelihoods at risk.

January 14, 2026

Fuel Contamination in Kannur Wells Sparks Protests, Locals Demand Immediate Action

Fuel leaks found in Kannur wells near Central Jail have caused water pollution. Locals protest, officials confirm oil contamination. IOCL asked to act fast to protect health.

January 14, 2026

Boys Dominate Guitar Contest at Mar Thimotheus High School, Girls Still Few

At Mar Thimotheus High School’s guitar competition, 13 boys and only 2 girls participated. Students call for more girls to take up guitar and break the boy-centric image.

January 14, 2026

Ghazal Gains Popularity at State School Arts Festival in Malappuram

Ghazal music is winning hearts at the State School Arts Festival. Students wow crowds with timeless ghazal renditions, boosting interest and skill in Urdu singing.

January 14, 2026

Government Victoria College Celebrates Pongal and Thiruvalluvar Day with Cultural Festivities

Government Victoria College marked Pongal and Thiruvalluvar Day with Pongal preparation and tasty distribution. The event featured vibrant folk songs, Tamil dramas, and poems highlighting culture and social issues.

January 14, 2026

Dubai’s Ramadan Souq Returns Jan 17, 2026 at Deira Grand Souq for 25 Days

Dubai is bringing back the popular Ramadan Souq at Deira’s Grand Souq from January 17 to February 15, 2026. Shoppers can enjoy traditional goods, live shows, kids' fun, and delicious food in a festive 25-day event celebrating Emirati culture.

January 14, 2026

Texas Lawyer Wrongly Accused of Approving 700,000 H-1B Visas; USCIS Handles Approvals

A viral video falsely claims Texas lawyer Chand Parvathaneni approved 700,000 H-1B visas. Only USCIS approves visas. Parvathaneni prepares applications but faces no charges.

January 14, 2026

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Charge Concerns

The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan 21, targeting applicants likely to rely on public benefits. The pause lasts until a full review of visa screening rules is done.

January 14, 2026

Comedian Walter Masterson Urges Indians to Rethink MAGA Support Amid Rising Racism in Texas

Walter Masterson urges Indians to stop backing MAGA, calling out exclusion and racist attacks in Texas. Tensions rise as Indian-origin politicians face abuse.

January 14, 2026

France Bans 10 British Anti-Migrant Activists Linked to Raise the Colours

France has banned 10 British activists from the Raise the Colours movement after anti-migrant activities in northern France. The group is accused of harassing asylum seekers trying to cross the Channel, a route used by 41,000 migrants in 2025. The ban stops these activists from entering French territory.

January 15, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Reporter’s Home in Classified Leak Investigation

The FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home, seizing devices. The probe targets Pentagon contractor Aurelio Perez-Lugones for leaking classified data. Natanson is not the investigation’s focus. The arrest and search raise press freedom concerns as legal protections for journalists weaken.

January 14, 2026

UGC's New 2026 Rules Target Caste Discrimination in Colleges, Include OBCs

The UGC introduced fresh rules to fight caste discrimination in higher education. All institutions must set up equity committees. OBCs are now included under protections. Punishments for breaking rules are tough, ranging up to losing the right to offer degrees.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Minister Distributes Scooters and Aids to Differently Abled Under Shubhayatra Scheme

Kerala Minister R. Bindu handed out scooters, hearing aids, artificial limbs, and fixed deposits to differently abled people in Thiruvananthapuram. The effort boosts mobility and independence under the Social Justice department's Shubhayatra scheme.

January 14, 2026

Delhi HC Slams NGO for Misusing PILs Over Mosque Encroachments

Delhi High Court criticized the Save India Foundation for filing repeated PILs on mosque encroachments, calling it a misuse of court process. The NGO was urged to focus on broader social issues.