
Kerala to focus on mental well-being of children
The Hindu
State budget earmarks ₹10 crore for creating a common online teaching platform incorporating technologies
As the government plans to launch online classes led by teachers of respective schools in a phased manner, an amount of ₹10 crore has been earmarked in the State budget for creating a common online teaching platform incorporating technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality to make learning possible similar to that in a school environment. The Vidyasree scheme of the Kerala State Financial Enterprises and the Kudumbashree to provide two lakh laptops to schoolchildren for online education will be implemented in a time-bound manner.
The first jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu for the year 2026 was held at Thatchankurichi village of Pudukottai district on January 3, 2026 (Saturday) marking the commencement of the sporting season in the State. Following it, Avaniapuram village in Madurai district hosted the next jallikattu, on the day of Pongal festival on January 15. On the day of Maattu Pongal (January 16), ‘jallikattu’ is being held at Palamedu village in Madurai district and at Suriyur village in Tiruchi district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate the world-famous Alanganallur jallikattu in Madurai district on January 17.

Collective urges action against right-wing activist for ‘harassment’ of migrant workers in Bengaluru
Collective urges police action against Puneeth Kerehalli for harassment of migrant workers in Bengaluru, citing intimidation and illegal demands.











