January 13, 2026

Niger Cancels Licences of Drivers Refusing Fuel Delivery to Jihadist-Hit Mali

Niger has revoked licences of 33 transport operators and drivers who refused to deliver vital fuel to Mali. The deliveries face deadly attacks by jihadists imposing a fuel blockade on Mali. Niger calls the refusal a serious violation amid growing security threats on the 1,400 km fuel route.

January 13, 2026

HR&CE Launches ₹7.95 Crore Project for 7-Tier Gopuram at Historic Somanathar Temple

HR&CE begins building a new seven-tier gopuram at Somanathar Temple in Pazhayarai. The ₹7.95 crore donor-backed project aims to restore this ancient Chola temple’s glory with foundation strengthening and elegant design.

January 13, 2026

Four Police Suspended After History-Sheeter Murder at Kilpauk Hospital

Four police officers were suspended for negligence after a history-sheeter was murdered inside Kilpauk Medical College Hospital at night. The incident sparked criticism and investigations are ongoing.

January 13, 2026

Fire Ravages 38 Homes in Kakinada; CM Naidu Orders Immediate Relief and New Housing

A massive fire destroyed 38 houses in Kakinada's Sarlankapalle village during Sankranti, displacing 120 people. CM Chandrababu Naidu reviewed relief steps, promising aid and new homes. YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy called for ₹1 lakh ex-gratia per family.

January 13, 2026

Elephant Calf Dies After Eating Explosive in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; One Arrested

A young elephant calf died after consuming a country-made explosive in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. One person has been arrested and the search continues for others involved.

January 13, 2026

Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy Drop 10-Minute Delivery After Union Minister’s Intervention

After a strike by delivery workers, India's Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya convinced Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy to scrap 10-minute delivery promises to improve worker safety and health.

January 13, 2026

Erode Administration Seals 42 Illegal Resorts Near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Erode district officials sealed all 42 illegal resorts around Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve on January 13, 2026, following a Madras High Court order based on a public interest petition by an environmental activist.

January 13, 2026

Labour Rights NGO Uncovers Worker Exploitation in Pop Mart’s Labubus Toy Factories

A New York NGO has revealed harsh working conditions and labour law breaches at a key Pop Mart supplier that makes the popular Labubus toys. Underage workers are treated as adults, forced to sign blank contracts, and work long overtime hours. Pop Mart says it is investigating these serious claims.

January 13, 2026

Cold Weather and Booming Data Centres Push US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up 2.4% in 2025

US greenhouse gas emissions rose for the first time in three years, climbing 2.4% in 2025. Cold weather increased gas heating demand, coal use surged 13%, and data centres pushed electricity needs up. Solar power grew strongly but couldn't prevent the emissions rise, say Rhodium Group analysts.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Retired IRS Officer Withdraw Plea Against Savarkar Portraits

The Supreme Court allowed a retired civil servant to withdraw his petition seeking the removal of V.D. Savarkar’s portraits from public buildings. The court called the plea 'frivolous' but the petitioner insisted it was in public interest.