January 7, 2026

Kashmir Shivers in Severe Cold Wave; Sonamarg Hits Minus 10.1°C

Kashmir Valley is battling a harsh cold wave with many places recording sub-zero night temperatures. Sonamarg hit a chilly minus 10.1°C. Punjab and Haryana also faced intense cold with lows under 5°C.

January 7, 2026

Madras HC Orders Tamil Nadu to End Police Misuse for Personal Work

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu to set up district committees to stop police officers from using police personnel for household jobs. The court called this misuse an 'abhorrent' and 'evil' practice and wants action within two weeks.

January 7, 2026

Top Carnatic Musicians Perform Pancharatna Kritis at Thyagaraja Aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru

Leading Carnatic musicians came together at Thiruvaiyaru to perform Thyagaraja’s pancharatna kritis during the 179th Aradhana festival. The event featured instruments like mridangam and flute, a special idol anointment, and veteran artist Umayalpuram Sivaraman’s participation.

January 7, 2026

BJP Worker Alleges Disrobing During Arrest in Hubballi; Police Deny and Launch Probe

A BJP worker claimed she was disrobed during arrest in Hubballi, sparking outrage. Police say she removed clothes herself after attacking constables. BJP demands action against officers.

January 7, 2026

Bengaluru Police Register Cases in Rising Traffic Fine Payment Link Fraud

Two people in Whitefield lost over ₹2.7 lakh after clicking fake traffic fine links. Police warn against clicking random payment links and stress official communication is never through phone texts.

January 7, 2026

Telangana Records Chilly 6.3℃; 11 Districts See Sub-10℃ Lows Amid Cold Wave

Telangana felt the chill again with a low of 6.3℃ in Tiryani. Eleven districts recorded temperatures below 10℃. Cold wave continues as IMD warns of 2-3℃ below normal lows in next two days.

January 7, 2026

Tamil Nadu Runs 34,000+ Buses with Special Services for Pongal Festival

Tamil Nadu Transport will operate over 34,000 buses including special ones for Pongal from January 9 to 14. Return trips run from January 16 to 19 to ease festival travel.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Passes New Law to Curb Hate Speech and Crimes

Karnataka has passed a bill to fight hate speech and crimes, raising punishments and enforcement powers. The law aims to reduce communal violence, but critics warn it may limit free speech and be misused.

January 7, 2026

Bike Library in Thoothukudi Promotes Reading and New Writers Among Youth

In Thoothukudi, a 34-year-old data entry operator started a bike library to encourage young people to read and discover books by new authors. This unique project runs for two years, making reading easy and fun.

January 7, 2026

Lego Unveils Smart Bricks With Sensors and Sound at CES 2026

Lego has introduced Smart Bricks that light up, make sounds, and respond to movement. Launching in March with a Star Wars set, these tech-filled blocks mix physical and digital play but have drawn mixed reactions from experts.