January 3, 2026

Vice-President Radhakrishnan Says Spirituality Builds Responsible Citizens at Golden Temple

India's Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan praised spirituality for shaping good and responsible citizens during his visit to the Golden Temple in Vellore. He emphasized spirituality's power to unite people and promote moral values. The event saw high security with 1,300 police deployed and drone activities banned.

January 3, 2026

Demolition Delay at Chander Kunj Army Towers Due to Owner’s Stand-Off

The demolition of Kerala’s Chander Kunj Army Towers is stuck as one owner refuses to vacate. Despite a court order, the standoff threatens the rebuild timeline.

January 3, 2026

Trump Bans Adoptions From 39 Countries Starting 2026 Alongside Travel Ban

From January 1, 2026, the Trump administration stops adoption visas from 39 countries under a new travel ban. This move blocks Americans from adopting children from countries like Nigeria, Haiti, and Cuba.

January 3, 2026

IIIT-B Creates Affordable Webcam Eye-Tracker to Spot Survey Fatigue

IIIT Bangalore is building a low-cost eye-tracking system using regular webcams to detect distraction and fatigue during surveys, aiming to improve public health and social survey data quality.

January 3, 2026

Swiss Prosecutors Investigate Bar Managers After New Year Fire Kills 40

Swiss authorities start a criminal probe into two bar managers after a deadly New Year fire in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 people and injured 100+. They suspect negligence and unsafe fireworks caused the blaze.

January 3, 2026

Yogoda Satsang Society Opens New Meditation Centre in Tirupati

Yogoda Satsang Society has opened a fresh meditation centre in Tirupati. Swami Smaranananda inaugurated it, highlighting spiritual growth through meditation and service.

January 3, 2026

Karnataka Plans 65-Acre Tree Park and Innovation Hub at Former NGEF Site

Karnataka is turning the old NGEF factory land in Bengaluru into a 65-acre Tree Park with green spaces, tech incubation, and cultural centres. The first phase opens in March, offering a new premium park larger than Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.

January 3, 2026

Students at UAS Dharwad Protest Over Delayed Scholarships and Poor Facilities

Students of College of Agriculture, Dharwad, protest at UAS campus demanding release of OBC scholarships and better facilities. They warn of tougher agitation if ignored.

January 3, 2026

First Test Flight To Land at Bhogapuram Airport on January 4, 2026

Bhogapuram International Airport is set for its first test flight landing on January 4, 2026. Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu will arrive to mark this milestone. The airport aims to start full commercial flights by June 2026, easing pressure on Visakhapatnam's current airport.

January 3, 2026

Kerala Begins EVM Checks, Gears Up for 2026 Assembly Elections with 30,400 Polling Stations

Kerala has started first-level checks on electronic voting machines for the 2026 Assembly elections. The state plans over 30,400 polling booths and continues electoral roll revisions. Chief Electoral Officer urges political party presence during EVM checks.