January 15, 2026

Meivazhi Salai Residents Celebrate Pongal Festival with Joy and Tradition

On January 15, 2026, Meivazhi Salai in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district came alive with the Pongal festival. The community joined hands to enjoy traditional cooking and festive decorations, showing gratitude and unity.

January 15, 2026

NATO Ramps Up Greenland Defense as Trump Pushes US Takeover Threat

NATO allies, including France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, send troops to Greenland to boost Arctic security. Denmark increases military presence after Trump's threats to take Greenland by force.

January 15, 2026

Spain's Environment Minister Sounds Alarm on Rising Hate Speech Against Climate Experts on Social Media

Spain’s environment minister warns prosecutors about a sharp rise in online hate speech aimed at climate scientists and meteorologists, revealing attacks harm science and public knowledge.

January 15, 2026

Thrissur's Chenda Melam Contest Beats On Despite Low Crowd

Thrissur’s Chenda Melam competition showed vibrant percussion art but saw a low audience at Holy Family CGHSS. Students from Wayanad and Kozhikode brought lively Panchari and Adantha melam beats, filling the air with energy and rhythm.

January 15, 2026

European Troops Land in Greenland as Trump Pushes for US Control

A small European military force has arrived in Greenland's capital to show NATO's presence. This move comes as President Trump insists the US needs Greenland for security. Denmark and Greenland officials reject US ownership, while NATO allies increase Arctic military activity.

January 15, 2026

ECI Rejects West Bengal's Madhyamik Admit Card for Voter Roll Verification

The Election Commission of India has refused West Bengal's chief electoral officer's request to accept Class 10 madhyamik admit cards as valid verification documents during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

January 15, 2026

AI Error Sends Untrained ICE Agents to Field Amid Recruitment Surge

An AI mistake led many new ICE recruits without proper law enforcement experience into field duty with insufficient training. ICE is fixing this by retraining officers and manually reviewing résumés amid a major hiring push.

January 15, 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026: Singapore Tops, India Climbs to 80th Spot

Singapore leads the 2026 Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 192 countries. India improves to 80th, with entry to 55 nations without prior visa.

January 15, 2026

EVM Glitches Reported in Pune PMC Polls, Replacement Machines Deployed Fast

EVMs faced glitches in Pune's PMC polls on January 15, 2026. Some machines shut down or lagged. Officials replaced them quickly. Voter turnout was 23% till afternoon.

January 15, 2026

Tamil Nadu Celebrates Thai Pongal Festival with Joy and Religious Fervour

Tamil Nadu burst into festive cheer on January 15, celebrating the vibrant Thai Pongal festival. The state embraced the harvest festival with lively rituals and happiness.