January 12, 2026

Tribal Affairs Ministry Seeks Environment Ministry Help to Fund Community Forest Management

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is in talks with the Environment Ministry to fund community forest resource management under the Forest Rights Act. This aims to empower gram sabhas of tribal groups to protect and manage forests sustainably.

January 12, 2026

Meta Blocks 550,000 Under-16 Accounts; Adelaide Festival Chair Resigns; Victorian Bushfires Rage

Meta has removed nearly 550,000 social media accounts linked to under-16s after Australia’s new law kicked in. Adelaide Festival’s Chair resigns amid writers' week drama. Meanwhile, deadly Victorian bushfires keep burning, and Tropical Cyclone Koji weakens but Queensland braces for floods.

January 11, 2026

Storm Goretti kills man in UK, cuts power to thousands across Europe

Storm Goretti's fierce winds and cold hit Europe hard. A man died in Cornwall after a tree fell. Nearly 40,000 French homes stayed dark. Travel and schools disrupted by snow and ice.

January 11, 2026

Nellore to Plant 50,000 Trees, ORR Plans Dropped Over Costs

Nellore Assembly constituency will transform into a green lung with 50,000 trees planted, says Minister Ponguru Narayana. The Outer Ring Road project is on hold due to finances and highway upgrades.

January 11, 2026

Gandikota Festival 2026 draws crowds to India’s Grand Canyon and historic sites

The Gandikota Festival 2026 started with a bang, attracting many visitors to the spectacular gorge and heritage sites in Kadapa. Ministers and officials launched helicopter rides and special events, reviving this popular celebration after a break.