January 1, 2026

3,000 Years of Kaziranga's Vegetation Change Revealed By Swamp Soil Study

A new soil study reveals how Kaziranga National Park's landscape evolved over 3,000 years to become a prime home for Indian one-horned rhinos. Scientists also found evidence that big herbivores moved here from other parts of India.

January 1, 2026

Telangana Builds 2.47 Lakh Indiramma Houses in 2025, Plans Urban Affordable Housing Policy for 2026

Telangana grounded 2.47 lakh affordable Indiramma Houses in 2025 with ₹5 lakh aid each. Rising construction costs challenge beneficiaries. The government plans an Affordable Housing Policy for urban LIG and MIG groups in 2026.

January 1, 2026

Woman Found Dead After Being Swept Into Ocean at Maroubra; Another Swimmer Missing at Coogee

A 25-year-old woman died after being swept out to sea from Sydney's Maroubra Beach early New Year's Day. Later, a man went missing at Coogee Beach. Emergency teams are searching for the missing swimmer.

January 1, 2026

Indonesia Raises Volcano Alert to Second Highest at Mount Bur Ni Telong

Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano in Aceh due to rising volcanic earthquakes. Residents near the volcano are urged to stay clear amid fears of eruptions.

January 1, 2026

Oklahoma Trooper Stops Sleeping Driver Using Lane Assist on Will Rogers Turnpike

A trooper safely stopped a sleeping driver on Oklahoma's Will Rogers Turnpike. The driver, working 20 hours, relied on the car's lane assist to stay on track. The patrol warns that sleepy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving.