January 3, 2026

Air Strikes Kill Seven Separatists in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions with Saudi-Led Coalition

Seven separatist fighters died in air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition targeting the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council in Yemen. The STC calls the conflict 'decisive and existential' as tensions escalate in Hadramawt and Mahra provinces.

January 3, 2026

Greece Removes 308,605 Inactive University Students, Halves Official Enrollment

Greece has deleted more than 300,000 inactive students from state university rolls, nearly halving its official student count. The change ends the practice of lifelong enrollment, says Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

January 3, 2026

Air India Pilot Arrested at Vancouver Airport for Alcohol Influence, Flight Delayed

An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport on Dec 23 for being under the influence of alcohol. The flight to Delhi was delayed for hours. Transport Canada warned the airline of strict penalties if rules are broken.

January 3, 2026

Kolkata Launches Campaign to Save Historic Tamarind Tree Planted by Freedom Fighter

Residents in south Kolkata are racing to save a 70-year-old tamarind tree linked to freedom fighter Parul Mukherjee. The tree faces removal risk amid redevelopment, sparking a signature drive with thousands backing its protection.

January 3, 2026

Supreme Court Stays Mining Ban in Haryana's Aravalli Hills Amid Protests

The Supreme Court stayed its November 2025 order redefining Aravalli hills protection after protests from locals and environmentalists. Illegal mining harms the region's ecology and livelihoods. Villagers warn destruction could endanger over 100 villages in Mewat.