January 22, 2026

Tamil Nadu Plans 25-Acre Site for Tiruppur Garbage Cleanup; Waste-to-Energy Plant Possible

Tamil Nadu's government has found 25 acres in Tiruppur for solid waste management. Machines will segregate garbage soon, aiming to clear piled waste by mid-February. Waste-to-energy plant options are also explored amid local opposition to waste sites.

January 22, 2026

Kerala HC Hears Plea on Withheld Dearness Allowance Arrears for University Staff

University employees in Kerala approach High Court over unpaid Dearness Allowance arrears, calling government's claim of discretion unlawful and unfair amid rising inflation.

January 22, 2026

Srirama Sobha Yatra Celebrates 2 Years of Ayodhya Ram Temple in Kadapa

Kadapa saw a grand Srirama Sobha Yatra to celebrate two years since the Ayodhya Ram temple was consecrated. Thousands of devotees took part in the colorful procession led by TDP leaders.

January 22, 2026

Hyderabad University in Uproar After Author's Controversial Comments on Homosexuality

University of Hyderabad students protested after author Neerja Madhav called homosexuality "unnatural" in a Hindi dept session. She refused to apologise, saying, "Everything I said is the truth." The department distanced itself and promised gender sensitisation classes soon.

January 22, 2026

Spain's Train Drivers Strike After Deadly Crashes Kill 44

Spain's biggest train drivers' union starts a three-day strike after two train crashes killed 44 people. The union demands better safety for workers and passengers.