January 27, 2026

Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara Procession Begins in Telangana with 3 Crore Devotees Expected

The Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara procession started from Ponugondla village, Telangana. Over 3 crore devotees are expected at Asia's largest tribal festival. AI-based safety and crowd control systems are deployed for smooth conduct.

January 27, 2026

Tokyo Pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao Return to China, Ending 50 Years of Bears in Japan

Tokyo’s beloved pandas Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao have left for China, marking the first time in 50 years Japan has no pandas. Fans gathered to say goodbye as diplomatic tensions rise between China and Japan.

January 27, 2026

Europe’s ‘Sustainable’ Plastic Is Mostly Fossil-Based, Industry ‘Greenwashing’ Claims Grow

Europe’s plastic packaging claims to be sustainable, but much is still made from fossil fuels by Saudi Aramco’s petrochemical arm. New EU rules may legalize misleading ‘recycling’ practices using tiny recycled inputs mixed with fossil feedstock.

January 27, 2026

Melbourne Hits Over 45C Amid Deadly Heatwave Linked to Climate Crisis

Melbourne hit one of its hottest days ever, topping 45C. Adelaide also recorded scorching heat and its hottest night at 34C. Bushfires rage nearby as experts link the heatwave to climate change, warning of worsening events ahead.

January 27, 2026

Christ University Students Explore Mysuru Heritage with INTACH Program

Christ University students and teachers visited Mysuru's Town Hall for a heritage awareness program by INTACH. Prof. N.S. Rangaraju led the session on the city's rich architectural history.