January 16, 2026

Kerala Tourist Drowns, Another Missing in Frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

A 26-year-old tourist drowned and another went missing after ice cracked on frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district. Rescue efforts continue.

January 16, 2026

12.8 Lakh Seek Voter Inclusion as Tamil Nadu's Electoral Roll Trims to 5.43 Crore

Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll sees 12.8 lakh new inclusion claims till Jan 18. Electorate downsized to 5.43 crore after massive deletions. Parties play facilitator roles with booth agents aiding voters in filing claims.

January 16, 2026

Three Terrorist Hideouts Busted in Jammu's Kathua Forests Amid Intense Anti-Terror Hunt

Jammu's Kathua police cracked three terrorist hideouts in forest areas of Billawar on January 16. Joint security teams recovered various items while continuing their search in a fierce operation.

January 16, 2026

Illegal Rooster Fights and Big Bets Rock Krishna and Godavari Districts Despite Ban

Despite strict bans, rooster fights and gambling went full throttle in Krishna and Godavari districts on Sankranti. Crowds cheered, big money changed hands, and festive food stalls buzzed at illegal arenas.

January 16, 2026

Chennai Trust Urges DMK to Improve Ambedkar Memorial and Raise SC Welfare Funds in 2026 Manifesto

The People's Educational Trust in Chennai wants DMK to include better upkeep of the Ambedkar Memorial and raise SC welfare funds in its 2026 election manifesto. They demand a grand statue, new library, auditorium, and bigger funding for schemes supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs and housing.

January 16, 2026

Kannur Takes Early Lead in Kerala State School Arts Festival, Thrissur and Kozhikode Close Behind

Kannur leads the Kerala State School Arts Festival with 709 points. Kozhikode and Thrissur trail closely as top districts fight for the Gold Cup trophy. The competition remains tight with two days left.

January 16, 2026

Government Boosts Lake Conservation With 200% to 400% TDR Incentives for Landowners

The state government has increased TDR benefits from 200% up to 400% for plot owners near lakes, rivers, and stormwater drains to better protect water bodies. New rules allow exchanging these rights for extra floors or setback relaxations in buildings. The move aims to attract more landowners to cooperate in conservation efforts.

January 16, 2026

Sanjay Kaushik Gets 30 Months for Illegal Export of Aviation Parts to Russia

Sanjay Kaushik, an Indian-origin businessman, sentenced to 30 months in US prison for illegally exporting aviation components to Russia via India. Arrested in Florida, he pled guilty to violating US security laws in a profit-driven scheme.

January 16, 2026

ED Seizes ₹2.5 Crore Cash in Odisha Illegal Mining Bust in Ganjam District

The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹2.5 crore cash from suspects involved in illegal sand and stone mining in Ganjam, Odisha. The raids targeted brokers and mafias using muscle power to exploit local resources.

January 16, 2026

AI-Generated Song Removed from Sweden's Official Music Chart After Streaming Success

Sweden excludes AI-created hit 'I know, you’re not mine' by Jacub from official chart despite topping Spotify streams. IFPI Sweden cites rules against mainly AI-generated tracks.