January 16, 2026

Five IGNTU Students Booked, Expelled for Assault on Assamese Student in Madhya Pradesh

Five students at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University were booked and expelled for allegedly assaulting an Assamese student. The victim, Hirosh Jyoti Das, suffered injuries and fears for his safety after the attack.

January 16, 2026

Kerala Launches ₹2,365 Crore Aid for Climate-Resilient Cardamom Replanting

Kerala government unveils a ₹2,365 crore scheme under KERA to help 7,000 cardamom farmers plant climate-resilient crops and earn more. The World Bank funds 70% of the plan.

January 16, 2026

US Freezes Immigrant Visas for Pakistan and 74 Other Nations From January 21

The US State Department has paused immigrant visa processing for Pakistan and 74 other countries starting January 21, citing tighter screening. This freeze affects multiple continents and ongoing lift depends on new strict vetting measures.

January 16, 2026

Underwater Brine Pools in Red Sea: Deadly Yet Life-Supporting Ocean Lakes

Deep underwater lakes called brine pools are deadly for most sea animals but are home to unique microbes. Found mainly in the Red Sea, these pools also preserve ancient environmental records.

January 16, 2026

Venice Attracts Tourists to Sites of Jeff Bezos's Billionaire Wedding

Venice is buzzing with tourists eager to visit spots tied to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's lavish wedding. Celebrity sightings and luxury venues have turned the city into a hotspot beyond traditional landmarks.

January 16, 2026

US Accuses South Africa of Supporting Iran Amid Naval Drills

The US has accused South Africa's defence forces of ignoring government orders to send Iranian warships away. Iran’s naval presence in South African waters comes amid harsh protests back home. South Africa is launching an inquiry into these serious claims.

January 16, 2026

Southern Railway Runs Special Kottayam-Bengaluru Train for Pongal Festival

Southern Railway is running a special train between Kottayam and Bengaluru Cantonment for Pongal. One trip in each direction will help passengers avoid rush.

January 16, 2026

JD(S) Kerala Unit Moves to Split Over BJP Alliance, Deve Gowda Warns of Unauthorized Meetings

The Kerala wing of JD(S) is moving away from the national committee over its BJP alliance. National chief H.D. Deve Gowda says any unauthorized meetings in Kerala are invalid. A new party, Indian Socialist Janata Dal, will launch soon to stabilize JD(S) in Kerala.

January 16, 2026

Surya Kiran Team Dazzles Thousands with Stunning Air Show Over Bidar Fort

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team wowed thousands at Bidar Fort. Nine jets performed daring stunts and painted the sky with tricolour smoke trails.

January 16, 2026

Nearly 100 Teams Shine at Hassan's School Science Festival and Ramanujam Spark Quest

About 100 student teams from Hassan district participated eagerly in The Hindu School Science Festival and Ramanujam Spark Quest. Projects on waste, disaster, and renewable energy impressed experts. Winners took home cash prizes while top officials praised the bright young talents.