January 14, 2026

Mysuru Residents Oppose Cutting 48 Trees for Flyover, Demand Safer Road Measures

In Mysuru, locals and environmental groups strongly oppose cutting 48 trees for a planned flyover on Outer Ring Road. They urge authorities to use signals, speed breakers, and signs instead to reduce accidents.

January 14, 2026

Indian Govt Denies Asking Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code

The Indian government is reportedly in talks to require smartphone makers to share source code and notify updates. The government denies demanding source code. Digital rights groups call for transparency.

January 14, 2026

Tanker Lorry Catches Fire on NH-48 Near Vaniyambadi; Driver Burned, Helper Escapes

A tanker lorry caught fire on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway near Vaniyambadi. The driver suffered burn injuries; his helper escaped. Firefighters controlled the blaze swiftly.

January 14, 2026

Seven Arrested for Tribal Leader Soma Munda's Murder in Jharkhand Over Land Dispute

Jharkhand police arrested seven people linked to the January 7 murder of tribal head Soma Munda in Khunti. The killing followed a land dispute over 3.16 acres in Jiarappa village. Two shooters remain at large as the hunt continues.

January 14, 2026

Kalolsavam 2026 Kicks Off in Thrissur with 14,000 Students and 249 Events

Kerala's biggest school arts festival, Kalolsavam 2026, has begun in Thrissur. Over 14,000 students will compete in 249 events across several venues till January 18.

January 14, 2026

Dense Smog Drops Chennai Visibility to 300m on Bhogi, Flights Delayed

Chennai was covered in thick smog on Bhogi day, January 14, lowering visibility to 300 metres near the airport and causing flight delays. Officials expect fog to stay till January 17 with dry weather returning from January 15.

January 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia Faces Freezing Cold Wave With Temperatures Dropping Below Zero

A cold wave hits Saudi Arabia, causing sharp temperature drops across northern and central regions. Temperatures fall below freezing till Saturday. Residents are urged to stay cautious and updated.

January 14, 2026

200 Stray Dogs Killed in Telangana’s Kamareddy, Police Book Sarpanches

Nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned and killed in Telangana’s Kamareddy district, pushing the total to 500 in a week. Police have registered cases against six, including five sarpanches, linked to the killings. The Supreme Court voiced concern over stray animal norms and dog-bite incidents across India.

January 14, 2026

Crane Collapse Kills 22 in Thailand Train Derailment Near Bangkok

At least 22 people died and 80 were injured when a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand, causing it to derail and catch fire. The accident happened in Nakhon Ratchasima during a high-speed rail project. Rescue work continues amid chemical leakage concerns.

January 14, 2026

Tamil Nadu Starts Vulture Safe Zones to Protect Birds from Deadly Drugs

Tamil Nadu Forest Department has started setting up Vulture Safe Zones to shield vultures from toxic NSAIDs like diclofenac. The first zone is near Moyar River Valley. Strict monitoring and sampling will ensure banned drugs aren’t used. This follows a court case seeking protection for vultures facing mass deaths.