January 13, 2026

North City Corporation Sells 300 Kg Compost in Hebbal, Pushes Local Waste Solution

North City Corporation sold 300 kg of compost made from wet waste to Hebbal residents at ₹150 per kg. The move encourages local waste treatment and composting among households.

January 13, 2026

Kerala Opens First Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ by Kudumbashree

Kerala has launched its first Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ at Vattiyurkavu, run by Kudumbashree members. It serves broasted chicken, snacks, and frozen chicken from Kerala farms, with plans to expand across the state this year.

January 13, 2026

Kollam Court Defers Bail Hearing of Senior Tantri Rajeevaru; SIT to Submit Report by January 19

Kollam Vigilance court has postponed bail hearing for senior Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru to January 19. SIT will file a detailed report on alleged gold misappropriation from temple sculptures by then.

January 13, 2026

German Diocese Regrets 'Slime Jesus' Nativity Scene in Televised Christmas Mass

A German Catholic diocese has expressed regret after a Christmas Eve mass on ARD featured a 'slime Jesus' nativity scene. The unusual portrayal sparked criticism from viewers and politicians, leading the diocese to apologize for hurting religious feelings.

January 13, 2026

Idukki Prepares for Makaravilakku Festival with Strong Security and Services

Idukki district has readied big security and services for the Makaravilakku festival. Police, medical teams, and lights are set to keep pilgrims safe and smooth traffic flow.

January 13, 2026

Karnataka High Court Moves Govt on PIL Seeking Probe Into 74 Unnatural Deaths in Dharmasthala

Karnataka High Court on Wednesday asked the State government to respond to a PIL demanding fresh investigation of 74 unnatural deaths in Dharmasthala village between 1990 and 2021.

January 13, 2026

World Bank: One in Four Developing Countries Poorer Than 2019 Amid Slowing Global Growth

A quarter of developing countries are poorer than before the pandemic, warns World Bank. Global growth slows, threatening jobs and poverty reduction.

January 13, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest 3 Extremists for Fuel Station Bombing in Bishnupur

Three extremists linked to banned groups were arrested in Manipur for a bomb attack on a fuel station in Bishnupur district. The blast caused damage but no injuries. Fuel dealers staged protests demanding better security before reopening outlets.

January 13, 2026

Banijay and All3Media in Advanced Talks to Create Europe’s Biggest TV Production Giant

Banijay Group and UK’s All3Media are reportedly close to merging. This union would bring together top shows like Survivor, Peaky Blinders, and Midsomer Murders under one giant roof.

January 13, 2026

Family Finds Over 100-Year-Old Gold Ornaments in Lakkundi Village During House Construction

A family in Lakkundi village discovered gold ornaments over 100 years old while building a house. Young Prajwal was praised for his honesty. Authorities secured the site and promised help to the family.