January 5, 2026

US Ends TPS for Venezuelans; Refugee Status Now Open After Maduro's Capture

The US ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says they can now apply for refugee status. This follows the capture of Venezuela's President Maduro by US forces.

January 5, 2026

Trump Highlights Immigrant Welfare Rates; India Missing from List

On January 4, 2025, Donald Trump shared a list showing immigrant welfare rates by country in the US, excluding India. Indian-Americans have high incomes and low welfare reliance.

January 5, 2026

Trump Shares Immigrant Welfare Data But Leaves Out India

US President Donald Trump posted data on immigrant welfare use but did not include India. His chart shows the highest and lowest welfare use by immigrant households. India was excluded because Indian immigrants use very little welfare.

January 5, 2026

Pallankuzhi Contest Excites Mylapore Festival Players; Chess and Sustainability Programs Announced

At the 22nd Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival, the exciting Pallankuzhi contest drew players of all ages. Chess tournaments for kids and a fresh sustainability programme called Grow Your Food were unveiled for 2026.

January 5, 2026

Schoolgirl Prevents Six Child Marriages in Murshidabad Amid Ongoing Struggle to End Practice

In 2025, Monija Khatun, an 11th-grade student in Murshidabad, West Bengal, stopped six child marriages, including that of two classmates. Despite campaigns and awards to young fighters like her, child marriage remains high in the economically poor district. Local groups and authorities continue their fight to protect girls and promote education.