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

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

Residents Protest for New Subway on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway at Sandrorkuppam

Around 3,000 residents, including women, farmers, and traders, staged a protest demanding a new subway on NH 48 at Sandrorkuppam. They want a safer way to cross the accident-prone stretch used by locals for daily travel and farming.

January 4, 2026

Aluva's Robobin Waste System Gains Speed, Plans Bigger Compost Facility

Aluva's new waste system, Robobin, is winning hearts and clearing bins. Handling biodegradable waste at ₹7/kg, it fetches income for the town. The municipality plans to expand the compost booth after quick success with 1,050 household subscribers.

January 4, 2026

Animal lovers protest illegal caging and poisoning of stray dogs in Bengaluru

Hundreds gathered at Freedom Park, Bengaluru to protest illegal caging and poisoning of stray dogs. They demand government action and better animal birth control efforts.