January 4, 2026

Leftwing Militant Group Claims Arson in Berlin Causing Power Cut to 35,000 Homes

Berlin suffered a huge power outage after leftwing group Vulkangruppe claimed responsibility for arson on a key power bridge. Up to 35,000 homes and 1,900 businesses lost electricity and heat till January 8. The group protests climate change and AI energy use.

January 4, 2026

Centre Sanctions ₹12,900 Crore for Kalyana Karnataka Railway Projects

Union Minister V. Somanna announced ₹12,900 crore for railway projects in Kalyana Karnataka. The fund boost will enhance connectivity and infrastructure, with key projects like the Ballari-Chikkajajur double line and new road overbridges underway.

January 4, 2026

SP Flags 45% Sewage Treatment Gap in Namami Gange Mission After 10 Years

Samajwadi Party says nearly half the sewage treatment plants under Namami Gange Mission are uninstalled or non-functional. Despite over a decade and ample funding, 3,194 MLD treatment capacity is still missing, risking rising pollution in key cities like Kanpur and Varanasi.

January 4, 2026

Europe Split as US Moves to Oust Venezuela’s Maduro Amid Legal Doubts

European leaders are divided after the US acted against Venezuela's Maduro. They call for a peaceful democratic change and respect for international law, while Trump dismisses opposition leader María Corina Machado.

January 4, 2026

Telangana Govt Seeks 50 Acres From MANUU Over Unused Land in Manikonda

Telangana government wants back 50 acres of MANUU land in Manikonda, claiming it is unused. MANUU plans infrastructure development, while students warn the land belongs to future learners.