India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, urging nationals to avoid non-essential trips to Iran due to intensifying protests over economic woes and currency collapse.

 India Urges Citizens: Avoid Non-Essential Iran Travel

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on January 12, 2026, a proposed bill for the Budget session to deduct 10-15% from government employees' salaries if they neglect elderly parents, crediting funds directly to parental accounts.


Telangana's Pay Cut Plan for Parental Neglect

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran triggered outrage on January 13, 2026, at Quaid-e-Millath Government College for Women in Chennai, contrasting Tamil Nadu's empowered women-praised for education and 40% industrial workforce share-with North Indian girls allegedly told to "stay home, work in kitchen, bear children."


DMK MP Maran Ignites Row Over North-South Women Gap

Hundreds gathered in Kargil, Ladakh, on January 13, 2026, for a pro-Ayatollah Ali Khamenei procession organized by Shia community groups, voicing solidarity with Iran's leadership during nationwide anti-regime protests. 

Kargil Crowds Rally for Iran's Khamenei Amid Unrest

JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui filmed a breathtaking Aurora Borealis from the International Space Station on January 11, 2026, showcasing vibrant pink, teal, and purple lights interacting with Earth's atmosphere. 

ISS Astronaut Captures Earth's Dazzling Aurora Glow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office prepares to vacate South Block-its home since 1947-for the new Seva Teerth complex on Makar Sankranti, January 14, 2026. 


 PM Modi's Office Prepares Move To Seva Teerth 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin called Pongal a symbol of "secular Dravidian identity," urging DMK cadres to celebrate it as a harvest festival free from religious rituals. This sparked a fierce political row with BJP and AIADMK accusing the DMK of diluting the festival's Hindu traditions ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.


Stalin's 'Secular Dravidian Pongal' Ignites BJP Fury

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced plans on January 12, 2026, to introduce legislation deducting 10-15% of government employees' salaries if they neglect elderly parents, transferring funds directly to parental accounts. 


Telangana Eyes 10-15% Pay Cut for Neglectful Staff

Reports emerged of over 500 stray dogs killed in Telangana's Kamareddy and Hanamkonda districts since early January 2026, allegedly via poisoning to fulfill gram panchayat election pledges against stray menace.

Telangana Dog Killings: Activists Sue Village Heads Over Mass Culling

Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani charged the US and Israel with direct responsibility for protest deaths, citing Trump's Truth Social posts urging Iranians to "keep protesting" and "take over institutions." 

Iran Protests: Iran Accuses U.S., Israel of Fueling Deadly Protests

Breaking: India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, urging nationals to avoid non-essential trips to Iran due to intensifying protests over economic woes and currency collapse.


Breaking: India Urges Citizens: Avoid Non-Essential Iran Travel 

Chichilaki, Georgia's unique Christmas tree, transforms from a shaved hazelnut or walnut branch decor- resembling Saint Basil's beard-into a ceremonial bonfire before Orthodox Epiphany on January 19. 


Georgia's New Year Ends in Chichilaki Bonfire Blaze

Singapore tops the Henley Passport Index for the third straight year with visa-free access to 195 destinations, underscoring its diplomatic prowess. India ranks 80th globally, offering mobility to 62 countries visa-free or via visa-on-arrival, trailing far behind leaders amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. 


Ranking the most powerful passports in 2026, Singapore Tops The List For Third Straight Year

Spain Moves on AI Deepfakes : Spain's cabinet approved draft legislation on January 13, 2026, to combat AI-generated deepfakes by mandating explicit consent for using personal images, voices, or likenesses. The bill establishes 16 as the minimum age for consenting to one's image use, bolstering child protections against online misuse.


Spain Moves on AI Deepfakes : New Rules Target Deepfakes, Tighten Photo Permissions

President Trump declared immediate 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran via Truth Social on January 12, 2026, potentially raising China import rates to 45% from 20%. The vague order lacks implementation details, targeting nations like China-handling over 90% of Iran's non-oil trade-and risks derailing the fragile US-China truce ahead of planned April summits.


Trump's 25% Tariff Hits Iran Traders, Rattles China Truce 

A surge in late-night pizza orders near the Pentagon has revived the "Pizza Index" theory, sparking speculation of intense military activity. Trackers noted spikes at pizzerias like Pizzato Pizza aligning with US operations, echoing historical patterns from past crises. 


Pentagon Pizza Surge Signals Heightened Military Activity

President Donald Trump warned of "very strong action" if Iran executes anti-regime protesters, amid reports of a planned public hanging of Erfan Soltani. Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of orchestrating the unrest, which has led to significant loss of life, while rights groups like HRANA report over 2,500 deaths since late December 2025. 

Iran Protests: Iran Accuses U.S., Israel of Backing Deadly Protests, Claims "Martyrs"

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as part of the White House’s 20 point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The body is expected to temporarily oversee Gaza’s administration and reconstruction and be made up of world leaders. UK diplomats are seeking clarity from Washington on the board’s powers and membership.

Israel-Gaza War: Trump to Announce Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ 

Suspected drones have been sighted again along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, marking the second such incident in 48 hours. Indian Army personnel opened fire on the unmanned aerial vehicles after detecting activity in the Keri sector, just hours after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a strong warning to Pakistan over cross border provocations and ceasefire violations. Search and surveillance operations have been intensified across the area.


J&K: Indian Army Fires at Pakistani Drones Along Line of Control

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. The call comes amid strained India US ties following steep American tariffs on Indian goods, including a punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. Both sides said they would remain in touch on key issues.


India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence

Nigerian security forces have killed 55 suspected terrorists and arrested 129 others in a major crackdown on kidnapping gangs, police said. The operation is part of efforts to curb rising abductions and violent crime that have plagued several parts of the country in recent months.


Nigeria Kills 55 and Arrests 129 in Major Crackdown on Kidnappers 

Last year was the third-warmest in modern history, according to data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service. Scientists say the average global temperature in 2025 was about 1.47 °C higher than the pre-industrial baseline, as the past 11 years have ranked among the warmest on record, underscoring the growing impact of climate change.


2025 Was the Third-Hottest Year Ever Recorded, Data Shows

A powerful winter cold snap is causing widespread travel disruption across Europe, with flights and train services affected in several countries. Forecasters warn that blizzards and heavy snowfall could make conditions even worse in the coming days, raising the risk of further delays and cancellations across the region.

EU: Severe Cold Snap Disrupts Flights and Trains Across Europe

Israel-Gaza War: Six Killed as Torrential Rain Floods Gaza Camps

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