Arasavalli Sun God Temple Ready for Ratha Saptami Festival; 2.6 Lakh Devotees Expected

January 23, 2026

Arasavalli Sun God Temple Ready for Ratha Saptami Festival; 2.6 Lakh Devotees Expected

Arasavalli's famous Sun God temple gears up for the grand Ratha Saptami festival on Sunday. Over 2.6 lakh devotees are expected. Security is tight with 250 CCTV cameras installed.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns Assault on Christian Pastor in Odisha, Calls It 'Deeply Inhuman'

January 23, 2026

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Condemns Assault on Christian Pastor in Odisha, Calls It 'Deeply Inhuman'

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the brutal assault of a Christian pastor in Odisha. He linked the attack to rising hatred stoked by Sangh Parivar. Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan blamed Bajrang Dal activists and called it mob rule, urging resistance to attacks on secularism.

Fire Ravages Furniture Shop in Hubballi's Maratha Galli; No Injuries Reported

January 23, 2026

Fire Ravages Furniture Shop in Hubballi's Maratha Galli; No Injuries Reported

A fire broke out late Thursday night at Sukh Sagar shopping complex in Hubballi, gutting a furniture shop and damaging other stores. No injuries were reported. Police are investigating a possible short circuit cause.

Handri-Neeva Project Hits Record Water Transfer to Rayalaseema

January 23, 2026

Handri-Neeva Project Hits Record Water Transfer to Rayalaseema

The Handri-Neeva project in Andhra Pradesh surpassed its designed water transfer capacity by delivering 40.109 tmc ft to Rayalaseema in 190 days. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu hailed the progress, noting government efforts to expand pumping capacity and canal widening. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu aims to increase supply to 50 tmc ft by March.

Karnataka Set to Distribute Over 42,000 PMAY Houses in Grand Hubballi Event

January 23, 2026

Karnataka Set to Distribute Over 42,000 PMAY Houses in Grand Hubballi Event

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and leaders will inaugurate 42,345 PMAY homes built by KSDB in Hubballi. Authorities prepare for 2 lakh attendees with strong security and facilities.

Lakkundi Gram Panchayat Honors Prajwal Ritti Family for Returning 100-Year-Old Treasure with Plot and Aid

January 23, 2026

Lakkundi Gram Panchayat Honors Prajwal Ritti Family for Returning 100-Year-Old Treasure with Plot and Aid

Lakkundi Gram Panchayat will display Prajwal Ritti's photo in schools and allot a residential plot to his family for returning gold treasure found during house reconstruction. The village also plans financial aid to help build their home.

Kuwait Uncovers Massive Citizenship Fraud, Nearly 1,000 Nationals Stripped

January 23, 2026

Kuwait Uncovers Massive Citizenship Fraud, Nearly 1,000 Nationals Stripped

Kuwait exposed one of its biggest citizenship frauds through a detailed review. Nearly 1,000 people lost nationality after DNA tests showed fake registrations linked to one man’s citizenship file.

Deadly Spain Rail Crash May Be Linked to Damaged Track, Union Calls Strike

January 23, 2026

Deadly Spain Rail Crash May Be Linked to Damaged Track, Union Calls Strike

A deadly rail crash in southern Spain killed 45 and injured dozens. Experts say one train likely hit a broken rail. Spain's biggest train union plans a strike demanding better rail safety.

Supermarkets Charging Fruits and Veggies Per Piece Causes Price Confusion and Big Variations

January 23, 2026

Supermarkets Charging Fruits and Veggies Per Piece Causes Price Confusion and Big Variations

Supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles are pricing fresh produce per item instead of by weight. This causes big price changes, sometimes over 50%. Experts say this confuses customers and calls for clearer pricing rules.

Students Shine at Parakram Diwas Celebrations Honoring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at KV Idukki

January 23, 2026

Students Shine at Parakram Diwas Celebrations Honoring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at KV Idukki

KV Idukki hosted Parakram Diwas to celebrate Netaji Bose's 129th birth anniversary. One hundred students from six schools joined a quiz on India's bold Operation Sindoor. Winners received certificates, sparking pride and patriotism.