January 13, 2026

Wild Elephant Kills Woman in Hassan, Locals Demand Solutions

A wild elephant trampled a 40-year-old woman in Hassan. Villagers protested, urging a permanent fix for human-elephant conflicts. The Forest Minister mourned her death and promised action.

January 13, 2026

Two Healthcare Workers Test Positive for Nipah Virus in West Bengal, Condition Critical

Two healthcare workers at AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal tested positive for Nipah virus on January 12. Both are in critical condition. The state government has begun contact tracing in multiple districts and launched helpline numbers for public queries.

January 13, 2026

Cyberabad Police Book 73 for Online Abuse and Harassment of Actress Anasuya Bharadwaj

Cyberabad Police have booked 73 individuals and media handles for online abuse, sexual harassment, and defamation of Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj. The actress faced threats, obscene messages, and AI deepfake attacks after commenting on a controversy involving a fellow actor.

January 13, 2026

UDF Gains Vizhinjam Ward in Thiruvananthapuram, Edging Out LDF by 83 Votes

UDF snatches the Vizhinjam ward from LDF in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation by a slim margin of 83 votes. The win raises UDF's tally to 20 seats and deals a blow to BJP's majority hopes.

January 13, 2026

BJP Kerala Supports Official Name Change From Kerala to Keralam

The BJP in Kerala backs the state’s plan to change its name from Kerala to Keralam. The change honors the Malayalam language heritage. The Assembly passed the proposal unanimously in June 2023.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Split on Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants Under Anti-Corruption Law

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, debating the need for prior sanction before prosecuting public servants. One judge called the section unconstitutional, while the other urged an independent authority to decide sanctions.

January 13, 2026

Dubai Airport Teams Up with Salik for Ticketless Parking From 2026

Dubai International Airport will introduce ticketless parking payments using Salik's e-wallet in January 2026. This new system will cover 7,400 parking spaces across all terminals, speeding up exit times and reducing paper waste.

January 13, 2026

Thick Fog and Traffic Jams Hit UAE Morning Commute; Police Urge Caution

Dense fog struck Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah on Tuesday morning, causing dangerous low visibility and heavy traffic on key roads like E11 and E311. Police warn drivers to slow down and use low-beam headlights. Traffic delays add 20-30 minutes to journeys. Fog expected to lift by noon with clearer roads later.

January 13, 2026

Scientists Discover Coastal Marine Life Thriving on Pacific Plastic Waste

Scientists found 46 kinds of coastal animals living and breeding on plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. This surprising discovery shows how plastic is creating new habitats on the high seas.

January 13, 2026

Government Acts Against ₹3000 Crore Digital Arrest Scams; High-Level Panel Formed

India’s government sets up a strong inter-departmental committee to fight digital arrest scams that drained ₹3000 crore from victims. The move comes ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on January 13. Top officials, law enforcement, and tech firms like Google and WhatsApp join forces to halt this growing cybercrime menace.