January 7, 2026

Jadavpur University Creates ‘Crip Lit’ Board Game to Highlight Disabled Authors

Jadavpur University’s English Department launches ‘Crip Lit Cards’, a tactile board game spotlighting disabled authors with Braille and raised portraits, promoting inclusive literary learning.

January 7, 2026

14-Year-Old Dies in Bus Crash During Jerusalem Ultra-Orthodox Anti-Draft Protest

A 14-year-old boy died and three teenagers were injured after a bus hit ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem. The incident happened during a large anti-draft rally that turned violent in the Romema neighborhood. Police are investigating while tensions continue to run high.

January 7, 2026

Vellore Collector Flags Off Helmet Awareness Rally with 200+ Bikers

Vellore Collector V.R. Subbulaxmi led a large road safety rally stressing helmet use. Over 200 bikers joined, carrying safety messages to protect lives.

January 7, 2026

58 Families to Relocate for ₹36 Crore OMR-ECR Steel Bridge in Chennai

Chennai's Highways Dept starts relocating 58 families near Buckingham Canal and 63 on Neelankarai's patta lands. The ₹36 crore, 6-lane steel bridge will boost OMR-ECR connectivity, part of a larger ₹270 crore project.

January 7, 2026

Professor Settles Discrimination Case After Calling Activists ‘Destructive’ in Leaked Email

Dr Eric Descheemaeker settled his legal battle with the University of Melbourne after a leaked email claimed ‘Blak’ activists were leading the law school to ‘destruction.’ He alleged discrimination for being targeted over his political views.