NGT Intervenes on River Pollution at Pilgrimage Centre

The National Green Tribunal, Southern Zone, Chennai, has directed Karnataka authorities to submit a comprehensive and time-bound action plan to prevent the discharge of wastewater into the Sauparnika River. Listing the matter for further hearing on February 9, 2026, the tribunal expressed dissatisfaction with partial compliance to its earlier orders addressing persistent river pollution near the Kollur temple town.

Helicopter Goes Missing Near Active Volcano

Japanese authorities have launched a large-scale search operation after a sightseeing helicopter disappeared near Mount Aso, one of Japan’s most active volcanic regions. The aircraft lost contact on Tuesday while flying close to the summit area in Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting an immediate emergency response involving police units and the Japan Self-Defence Forces.

ICC Corrects Ranking Data as Virat Kohli Climbs All-Time ODI Greats List

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a correction to its own records after a social media post understated the number of days Virat Kohli has spent as the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter. The revision, prompted by widespread fan and statistician backlash, has significantly reshaped Kohli’s standing in cricket history, propelling him to third place on the all-time list.

Fire Ravages Konda Reddi Tribal Settlement in Andhra Pradesh

A devastating fire accident has left dozens of families from the Konda Reddi tribal community homeless after a blaze swept through Sarlanka village in Prathipadu mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district. The incident, which occurred late on the night of January 13, destroyed at least 38 thatched houses. Fortunately, no human casualties or loss of livestock were reported, as most villagers were away attending the weekly shandy ahead of Sankranti festivities.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially announced the Class 10 results for the October–November 2025 examination session on January 14, 2026. Students who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the board’s official website, jkbose.nic.in.