January 22, 2026

Tamil Nadu Plans 25-Acre Site for Tiruppur Garbage Cleanup; Waste-to-Energy Plant Possible

Tamil Nadu's government has found 25 acres in Tiruppur for solid waste management. Machines will segregate garbage soon, aiming to clear piled waste by mid-February. Waste-to-energy plant options are also explored amid local opposition to waste sites.

January 22, 2026

AI-Powered Smart Vision Glasses Ultra Launched to Aid Visually Impaired

SHG Technologies and Narayana Nethralaya have launched Smart Vision Glasses Ultra. This AI-enabled eyewear helps fully blind people read, identify currency, faces, and navigate easily.

January 22, 2026

Kerala HC Hears Plea on Withheld Dearness Allowance Arrears for University Staff

University employees in Kerala approach High Court over unpaid Dearness Allowance arrears, calling government's claim of discretion unlawful and unfair amid rising inflation.

January 22, 2026

Bengaluru Traffic Police Book 2,000+ Drivers for Wrong Way Driving in Special Drive

Bengaluru Traffic Police booked more than 2,000 drivers for wrong way driving in a week-long special drive. South division led violations with 921 cases. The drive targets frequent one-way disobedience caught on social media.

January 22, 2026

DRDO to Showcase Indigenous Hypersonic Missile, Naval Tech at Republic Day and Bharat Parv 2026

DRDO will display India's new Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile and naval technologies at the 77th Republic Day parade and Bharat Parv 2026 to highlight India's defence advances.

January 22, 2026

Hydrogen Balloon Cylinders Banned at Tiruvannamalai River Festival for Safety

Ahead of the River Festival on January 25 in Tiruvannamalai, hydrogen gas cylinders used for balloons have been banned after a fatal explosion. Authorities are gearing up with strong security and safety measures.

January 22, 2026

Giant 250kg Kangaroos Could Hop, Study Finds Using Fossil Evidence

Researchers reveal giant kangaroos weighing up to 250kg likely had strong tendons and bones for hopping. The study challenges past views and suggests they hopped slower or shorter distances.

January 22, 2026

SIT Detains Sabarimala Senior Tantri for One Day in Gold Theft Probe

Kollam vigilance court gave SIT one-day custody of Kandararu Rajeevaru to question him in the Sabarimala gold theft case. Bail hearings for accused B. Murari Babu are ongoing with a verdict expected soon.

January 22, 2026

Srirama Sobha Yatra Celebrates 2 Years of Ayodhya Ram Temple in Kadapa

Kadapa saw a grand Srirama Sobha Yatra to celebrate two years since the Ayodhya Ram temple was consecrated. Thousands of devotees took part in the colorful procession led by TDP leaders.

January 22, 2026

Hyderabad University in Uproar After Author's Controversial Comments on Homosexuality

University of Hyderabad students protested after author Neerja Madhav called homosexuality "unnatural" in a Hindi dept session. She refused to apologise, saying, "Everything I said is the truth." The department distanced itself and promised gender sensitisation classes soon.