TCS Q3 Net Profit Drops 13.91% to ₹10,657 Crore; Revenue Rises 4.86% Amid $1.8B AI Boost

January 12, 2026

TCS Q3 Net Profit Drops 13.91% to ₹10,657 Crore; Revenue Rises 4.86% Amid $1.8B AI Boost

TCS reported a 13.91% fall in net profit to ₹10,657 crore for Dec quarter. Revenue rose 4.86% to ₹67,087 crore. AI revenues hit $1.8 billion. New deals worth $9.3 billion.

Thiruvaiyaru Comes Alive for Annual Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival

January 12, 2026

Thiruvaiyaru Comes Alive for Annual Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival

Every January, the town of Thiruvaiyaru in Tamil Nadu hosts the Thyagaraja Aradhana, where musicians gather to perform Saint Thyagaraja's Pancharatna Kritis at his samadhi temple.

Iran Claims Control Amid Brutal Crackdown as US Eyes Military Response

January 12, 2026

Iran Claims Control Amid Brutal Crackdown as US Eyes Military Response

Iran says protests are 'under total control' during a fierce crackdown. Despite internet blackouts, protests continue. US President Trump warns of strong action and says Iran asked for talks.

Malaysia Blocks Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Fake Sexualized Images, Follows Indonesia's Lead

January 12, 2026

Malaysia Blocks Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Fake Sexualized Images, Follows Indonesia's Lead

Malaysia has temporarily blocked Elon Musk’s Grok AI tool due to its misuse in creating fake, sexualized images. Indonesia acted first. Governments demand better safeguards as outrage grows.

Kochi Corporation Seeks Court Extension for Eviction of 126 Families Along Konthuruthy River

January 12, 2026

Kochi Corporation Seeks Court Extension for Eviction of 126 Families Along Konthuruthy River

Kochi Corporation failed to resolve eviction of 126 families along Konthuruthy river. They plan to ask Kerala High Court for more time and formed a committee to represent affected families.

Daily Quiz: Celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd Birth Anniversary with Trivia

January 12, 2026

Daily Quiz: Celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd Birth Anniversary with Trivia

Mark Swami Vivekananda’s 163rd birth anniversary by testing your knowledge with six quiz questions about his life, teachings and influence on Jamsetji Tata.

Debut Film Watusi Zombie! Premieres at IFFK, Now Streaming on YouTube

January 12, 2026

Debut Film Watusi Zombie! Premieres at IFFK, Now Streaming on YouTube

Cyril Abraham Dennis’s debut film Watusi Zombie! premiered at IFFK 2024 and is now streaming on YouTube. This Gen Z satire set in Kochi marks a fresh voice in Malayalam cinema.

₹70 Lakh Gold and Silver Stolen from Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam

January 12, 2026

₹70 Lakh Gold and Silver Stolen from Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam

Thieves stole ₹70 lakh worth of gold and silver items from Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam. Police blame poor security. Temple trustee and priests alerted authorities immediately after the theft.

Kochi police file first case linked to Operation Numkhor vehicle smuggling involving Bollywood stars

January 12, 2026

Kochi police file first case linked to Operation Numkhor vehicle smuggling involving Bollywood stars

Kochi police register a criminal case linked to Operation Numkhor, targeting smuggled vehicles from Bhutan. Bollywood stars' cars were seized during raids. A man was cheated into buying a forged Toyota Land Cruiser.

Experts Urge Budget 2026 to Boost Quality and Skills in India’s Education

January 12, 2026

Experts Urge Budget 2026 to Boost Quality and Skills in India’s Education

As Budget 2026 nears, experts call for better quality and infrastructure in education, highlighting India’s young population and need for digital skills.