January 13, 2026

Fire Ravages 38 Homes in Kakinada; CM Naidu Orders Immediate Relief and New Housing

A massive fire destroyed 38 houses in Kakinada's Sarlankapalle village during Sankranti, displacing 120 people. CM Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief steps, promising aid and new homes. YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy called for ₹1 lakh ex-gratia per family.

January 13, 2026

Elephant Calf Dies After Eating Explosive in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; One Arrested

A young elephant calf died after consuming a country-made explosive in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. One person has been arrested and the search continues for others involved.

January 13, 2026

Erode Administration Seals 42 Illegal Resorts Near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Erode district officials sealed all 42 illegal resorts around Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve on January 13, 2026, following a Madras High Court order based on a public interest petition by an environmental activist.

January 13, 2026

Cold Weather and Booming Data Centres Push US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up 2.4% in 2025

US greenhouse gas emissions rose for the first time in three years, climbing 2.4% in 2025. Cold weather increased gas heating demand, coal use surged 13%, and data centres pushed electricity needs up. Solar power grew strongly but couldn't prevent the emissions rise, say Rhodium Group analysts.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Heavy Compensation for Dog Bite Victims; Holds States and Feeders Accountable

The Supreme Court of India warns states to pay heavy compensation for dog bite incidents and holds dog feeders responsible. It criticized the poor handling of stray dog norms over five years.