January 14, 2026

Kerala Muslim Jamaat’s Yatra Ends in Big Rally at Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Muslim Jamaat’s Kerala Yatra concludes with a mass rally in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event marking Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama’s centenary. Key leaders will speak, and a development document will be handed over to the CM.

January 14, 2026

US Welcomes Release of American Prisoners as Venezuela Frees Political Detainees Amid Ongoing Repression

The US has welcomed the release of its citizens in Venezuela, where political prisoner releases continue amid heavy control and arrests. Over 400 detainees were reportedly freed, but NGOs confirm far fewer. Repression remains strong with frequent detentions and phone searches.

January 14, 2026

Calls to Stop Logging in NSW’s Glenbog Forest After 102 Endangered Glider Trees Found

A former NSW environment minister urges a halt to logging in Glenbog forest after citizen scientists found 102 trees housing endangered greater gliders, far more than official counts. The NSW Forestry Corporation faces sharp criticism over survey methods and regulation breaches.

January 14, 2026

Two Arrested in Hyderabad for Making Fake Karachi Mehendi Cones Worth ₹8 Lakh

Hyderabad police arrested two men and seized counterfeit Karachi mehendi cones and machinery valued at ₹8 lakh from an illegal unit. The fake cones were sold in local and nearby city markets through a wholesale network.

January 14, 2026

Kolkata Saves Historic Tamarind Tree After Public Outcry and Signature Drive

A historic tamarind tree in Kolkata, planted 70 years ago by revolutionary Parul Mukherjee, will not be cut. Activists collected over 4,000 signatures, forcing authorities to preserve the tree and build an altar around it.

January 14, 2026

Grand Celestial Marriage of Goddess Godadevi Celebrated in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam Temples

Temples in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam shone with celebrations as Goddess Godadevi's celestial marriage marked the end of Dhanurmasam. Hundreds gathered to witness rituals and Bhogi festivities were vibrant, with local leaders joining in.

January 14, 2026

Supreme Court to Decide on Passive Euthanasia for Man on Life Support After 13 Years

The Supreme Court will issue its final order on Thursday about withdrawing artificial life support for Harish Rana, 31, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years. His family and doctors agree that continuing treatment only causes suffering without hope of recovery.

January 14, 2026

France Records More Deaths Than Births in 2025, Marking a Historic Shift

For the first time since WWII, France had more deaths (651,000) than births (645,000) in 2025. The fertility rate dropped sharply to 1.56, the lowest since WWI, raising concerns over future population decline despite migration gains.

January 14, 2026

800 Students Showcase Engineering Innovations at KLE Tech Exhibitions

Around 800 students from KLE Technological University displayed creative projects at the Prayog Hemanth 2026 and Avinya Hemanth 2026 exhibitions. Held in Hubballi, 292 teams showed working prototypes and ideas to solve real problems.

January 14, 2026

Crane Collapses on Moving Train in Thailand, Killing 32 and Injuring 66

A construction crane fell on a moving train in north-eastern Thailand, killing 32 people and injuring 66. Some carriages were crushed and caught fire. Authorities are investigating.