January 2, 2026

Search for Missing Snorkeller in WA Continues; NSW Battles Hazardous Surf and Drownings

Rescuers in Western Australia search for a missing snorkeller near Perth while New South Wales hunts two people lost in dangerous surf. Multiple drownings occurred amid strong winds and hazardous surf conditions over New Year, officials warn swimmers to stay within flagged beach zones.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Role in First Amendment Shaping Freedom of Expression in India

Tamil Nadu played a key role in India's First Amendment to the Constitution, shaping freedom of speech after the Supreme Court ruled against a state ban on the magazine Cross Roads. The 1950 verdict invalidated restrictive laws and defined reasonable limits on expression, confirmed later by Parliament’s approval of the amendment.

January 2, 2026

Thiruvarasu Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Honors Vaishnavism's First Acharya Nathamunigal

Near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Thiruvarasu temple honors Nathamunigal, the first Vaishnavite Acharya who recovered the 4,000 hymns called Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Recently found idols and excavations affirm the temple's deep historic roots and Nathamunigal's lasting legacy.

January 2, 2026

Talented Criminals Use School and Factory as Fronts for Drug Labs in Telangana

Telangana police raided Medha School and Vagdevi Laboratories, uncovering huge drug-making operations. They seized alprazolam and mephedrone worth crores, arresting multiple suspects.

January 2, 2026

Australia Readies Record-Breaking Electric Cars as 2026 EV Tax and Charges Loom

Australia will get new electric utes, sports cars, and hatchbacks in 2026. Prices will break records on both ends. But a new electric vehicle tax and road-user charge may slow the boom.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sees 8.4% Vehicle Registration Rise in 2025; Electric Vehicles Surge

Vehicle registrations in Tamil Nadu rose 8.4% in 2025, driven by a sharp jump in electric vehicle registrations, especially two-wheelers. Petrol vehicles still dominate the roads, while the government's tax exemptions are boosting EV adoption.

January 2, 2026

Australian Injured in Swiss New Year’s Eve Bar Fire That Killed 40

A fire in a crowded Swiss bar on New Year's Eve left 40 dead and 115 injured, including one Australian receiving medical and consular aid.

January 2, 2026

Online Clash: HAF and Historian Audrey Truschke Battle Over Hindutva in US

The Hindu American Foundation and historian Audrey Truschke exchanged sharp words online about Hindu nationalism in the US. Truschke called HAF 'far-right' using a Pakistan-linked article. HAF’s Suhag Shukla hit back, calling the source propaganda and defending Hindu Americans.

January 2, 2026

Dong Hosts 'Dance of the Dawn' to Welcome India's First Sunrise of 2026

Dong village in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the first sunrise of 2026 with 'Alo Prabhat: Dance of the Dawn', a festival showcasing Meyor and Mishmi tribal culture. The event features music, dance, poetry and a Sunrise Pledge to promote peace and cultural exchange.

January 2, 2026

J&K Police Act on 130+ VPN Users in Kashmir; Army Destroys Ammo Dropped Near LoC

On January 1, 2026, J&K Police took action against over 130 locals for VPN use in Kashmir amid a ban. Meanwhile, the Army destroyed explosives and narcotics dropped by drone near the Line of Control.