January 13, 2026

Wild Elephant Kills Woman in Hassan, Locals Demand Solutions

A wild elephant trampled a 40-year-old woman in Hassan. Villagers protested, urging a permanent fix for human-elephant conflicts. The Forest Minister mourned her death and promised action.

January 13, 2026

Dubai Airport Teams Up with Salik for Ticketless Parking From 2026

Dubai International Airport will introduce ticketless parking payments using Salik's e-wallet in January 2026. This new system will cover 7,400 parking spaces across all terminals, speeding up exit times and reducing paper waste.

January 13, 2026

Thick Fog and Traffic Jams Hit UAE Morning Commute; Police Urge Caution

Dense fog struck Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah on Tuesday morning, causing dangerous low visibility and heavy traffic on key roads like E11 and E311. Police warn drivers to slow down and use low-beam headlights. Traffic delays add 20-30 minutes to journeys. Fog expected to lift by noon with clearer roads later.

January 13, 2026

Scientists Discover Coastal Marine Life Thriving on Pacific Plastic Waste

Scientists found 46 kinds of coastal animals living and breeding on plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. This surprising discovery shows how plastic is creating new habitats on the high seas.

January 13, 2026

Delhi Records Coldest January Morning in 3 Years at 3°C with Very Poor Air Quality

Delhi braves its coldest January morning in three years with minimum temperature at 3°C. The IMD warns cold wave to continue as pollution hits ‘very poor’ levels, with Anand Vihar topping at AQI 411.