January 25, 2026

Australian Journalism Mostly Absent in Microsoft Copilot AI News Summaries, Study Finds

Research from the University of Sydney shows Microsoft Copilot’s AI news summaries rarely feature Australian media. The AI picks mostly US and European sources, risking fewer local news voices and weaker democracy.

January 25, 2026

Queensland Christian Schools Told to Teach Creationism Including Dinosaur Story on Noah’s Ark

Christian schools in Queensland urged teachers to teach creationism in science, saying baby dinosaurs were on Noah’s Ark. Experts warn this conflicts with the official science syllabus.

January 25, 2026

Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Member Over Attack Plot on Jewish and Israeli Targets

German police caught a Lebanese man at Berlin airport for allegedly plotting attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions. Authorities say he helped get ammunition and worked with other Hamas suspects arrested earlier.

January 25, 2026

Three Youth Congress Activists Arrested for Black Flag Protest at CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kilimanoor

Three Youth Congress leaders were arrested for raising black flags at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in protest over the Kilimanoor hit-and-run deaths. They were soon granted bail, continuing their demand for justice.

January 25, 2026

Kerala Launches Community Health Drive to Fight Youth Lifestyle Diseases

Kerala starts ‘Arogyam, Anandam - Vibe for Wellness’ campaign to tackle rising heart attacks and cancer in young adults using Finland’s successful community health model.

January 25, 2026

40% More Tech Professionals Return to India Due to Tighter US Visa Rules in 2025

Stricter US H-1B visa rules and a whopping $100,000 fee have driven a surge of tech workers heading back to India. LinkedIn data shows a 40% rise in professionals relocating to India in Q3 2025, signaling a big shift in global tech talent flows.

January 25, 2026

Madras High Court Orders Maternity Leave for Women Even in Third Pregnancy

Madras High Court directs all State departments to grant maternity leave to women employees during their third pregnancy. The court criticizes officials for ignoring past rulings and cancels a denial of leave to a court employee.

January 24, 2026

171 Kgs Ganja Seized in Hanuman Junction, Two Arrested for Smuggling

Police caught 171 kgs of ganja in Hanuman Junction. Two men were arrested while smuggling drugs from Anakapalli to Karnataka. Police have launched an investigation to find more suspects.

January 24, 2026

Telangana Doctors Unite, Protest Govt Order 229 Threatening Medical Council Autonomy

Doctors in Telangana have launched intense protests against Government Order 229. They formed the Telangana Allopathic Doctors Associations - Joint Action Committee (TADA-JAC) to demand withdrawal of the order and threaten phased medical service boycotts if ignored.

January 24, 2026

Internet Restored in Assam's Kokrajhar and Chirang After Deadly Clashes

Internet is back in Kokrajhar and Chirang, Assam, after a four-day shutdown due to violent clashes that killed two. Authorities lifted the ban after the security situation improved.