January 20, 2026

Two Lakh Devotees Expected at Arasavilli Temple for Ratha Saptami on Jan 25, 2026

On Ratha Saptami, January 25, 2026, two lakh devotees will offer prayers at Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple in Arasavilli. The government offers online ticket booking and has planned cultural events and special darshan timings.

January 20, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Walks Out of Assembly Amid Controversy over Address

Governor R.N. Ravi walked out of Tamil Nadu Assembly without delivering his usual speech. The Assembly adopted only the government's approved address. Lok Bhavan accused the House of stopping his microphone and ignoring key issues. AIADMK MLAs protested and walked out shortly after.

January 20, 2026

Chinese Tourism to Japan Plummets 45% in December Over Taiwan Tensions

Chinese tourists to Japan fell by about 45% in December amid a diplomatic fight over Taiwan. Despite this, Japan set a new record with 42.7 million visitors in the last year. The drop came after Japan’s PM hinted at military action if China invades Taiwan. China reacted strongly, warning its citizens against travel to Japan.

January 20, 2026

San Francisco Bids Farewell to Claude, the Beloved Albino Alligator

San Francisco held a special memorial for Claude, the famous albino alligator. Hundreds gathered to celebrate his life with music, stories, and a street named after him.

January 20, 2026

US Voters Mixed on Trump's Economic Progress After One Year Back in White House

One year after Donald Trump's return to the White House, US voters express mixed feelings about the economy. Some see lower food prices; others struggle with high costs and jobs.

January 20, 2026

ED Raids Multiple Premises in Sabarimala Gold Theft Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted surprise raids in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu targeting suspects linked to the Sabarimala gold theft case. Key TDB officials and the prime accused were among those raided as the probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act advances.

January 20, 2026

Fourth Shark Attack Hits NSW Surfer in 48 Hours; Beaches Closed

A 39-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark near Crescent Head in New South Wales. This is the fourth attack along the coast in under two days. Authorities have closed Sydney's northern beaches and warned people to stay away from water bodies due to storm-related shark risks.

January 20, 2026

Dozens of Ebike Riders Damage Sydney Golf Course, Spark Safety Worries in Melbourne

Around 60 ebike riders damaged Long Reef Golf Club's green in Sydney. Next day, 100 riders caused chaos on Melbourne roads. Police investigate dangerous riding and public safety risks.

January 20, 2026

Gujarat Govt Launches AI Drive to Track Stray Cattle in Ahmedabad Using CCTV

Gujarat is deploying AI and CCTV tech to identify stray cows in Ahmedabad. This quick, smart move aims to control traffic chaos and cut accidents caused by wandering cattle.

January 20, 2026

Danish Red Caps Mock Trump’s Greenland Claims, Spark Protests Against US Threat

Red caps saying “Make America Go Away” mock Trump’s threats on Greenland. The hats are now a symbol of Danish and Greenlandic defiance, seen in protests in Copenhagen supporting Greenland’s sovereignty.