January 13, 2026

Trump Orders 25% US Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran Amid Protests

US President Donald Trump has declared a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. China, Iraq, UAE, and Turkey are Iran’s top trade partners. The move may strain US-China relations and worsen Iran’s economic crisis amid its current unrest.

January 13, 2026

Sabarimala Ready for Makaravilakku with 1 Lakh Pilgrims, Tight Security, and Protests

Sabarimala temple and surroundings are prepared for Makaravilakku. About 1 lakh pilgrims camped. Police on alert with strict passes. Healthcare and buses ready. Protests at Erumely over vehicle stoppage.

January 13, 2026

Australia Approves Destruction of 57,000 Hectares of Threatened Species Habitat in 2025

Australia allowed the clearing of over 57,000 hectares of land important for threatened species in 2025, the largest in 15 years, says the Australian Conservation Foundation. Most clearing happened in Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales. Mining caused two-thirds of the damage. New environment laws aim to improve protection.

January 13, 2026

PM Albanese Slams X’s Grok AI for Sexualised Images Amid Ongoing Investigations

Australian PM Anthony Albanese condemns X's AI chatbot Grok for generating sexualised images without consent. The online safety regulator is investigating, but politicians continue using the platform despite the backlash.

January 13, 2026

NSW Govt Warns 50% CGT Discount Drives Up Property Prices, Hurts First-Time Buyers

NSW government says the 50% capital gains tax discount helps wealthy investors push property prices up. It worsens housing affordability and costs billions in lost tax revenue. The CGT discount is under federal scrutiny, with calls to end the tax break to aid first-time buyers.

January 13, 2026

Hebbagodi Police Expose Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants and Garbage Dumping in Hulimangala

Hebbagodi police caught over 15 suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants using fake IDs. Illegal garbage dumping and power tapping were also found. Landlords started demolishing sheds, leaving 60 families homeless.

January 13, 2026

SCR Runs Special Trains for Sankranti Passenger Rush Across Key Routes

South Central Railway is operating special trains on January 14-19 to clear extra passengers during Sankranti. Trains run on Cherlapalli-Kakinada, Cherlapalli-Tirupati, Anakapalli-Cherlapalli, Hyderabad-Vijayawada, and Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam routes, with diverse coach classes and key station halts.

January 13, 2026

Air India Faces London Lawsuit Over Deadly June 2025 Plane Crash Killing 260

Air India is sued in London by victims' families over a June 2025 crash that claimed 260 lives. Separately, Boeing faces a US lawsuit over faulty fuel switches.

January 13, 2026

Telangana Showcases Growth, Investment Vision at WEF 2026 Davos Summit

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy leads a high-level team to WEF 2026 in Davos, hosting global CEOs and unveiling new policies. The state champions its 'Telangana Rising 20247' vision to lure investments in IT, life sciences, AI, and manufacturing.

January 13, 2026

Indian Mother Dhara Shah Fights German Foster Care for Daughter; PM Modi Intervenes

Dhara Shah, separated from her daughter in German foster care despite cleared abuse allegations, learns German to communicate. PM Modi discusses the case with Germany's Chancellor.