Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EC allots ‘whistle’ for Vijay’s TVK, ‘battery torch’ for Kamal Hassan’s MNM

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: EC allots ‘whistle’ for Vijay’s TVK, ‘battery torch’ for Kamal Hassan’s MNM

Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, the political parties of veteran actors Vijay and Kamal Hassan have been allotted their respective symbols by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The whistle symbol has been allotted to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), headed by actor Vijay. Whereas, the battery torch symbol has been allotted to Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), the party headed by Kamal Hassan. “I am directed to state that the application of the following registered un-recognis...
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Scholar transport crash death toll rises to 14

Scholar transport crash death toll rises to 14

JOHANNESBURG – The death toll in the Vaal scholar transport crash has gone up to 14. Two more pupils succumbed to their injuries in hospital. The 22-year-old driver, who was operating the vehicle without a valid Professional Driving Permit, now faces 14 counts of culpable homicide as well as charges of reckless and negligent driving.  READ: Driver to appear in court over deadly Vaal scholar crash He is expected to appear before Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court. Dashcam footage show...
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‘Excruciating pain’: Family grieves loss of young girl killed in hit and run on Alberta highway

‘Excruciating pain’: Family grieves loss of young girl killed in hit and run on Alberta highway

Edmonton A family and community in northern Alberta remember the life of Lilith, a five-year-old girl killed in a hit and run in northern Alberta last week. Police said they believe vehicle that collided with the family was stolen. One man charged in relation to collision that killed Lilith Eskilson Daniels-Dion White Lexi Freehill · CBC News · Posted: Jan 21, 2026 1:57 PM EST | Last Updated: January 21 Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated b...
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Mazda’s Next In-House EV Scheduled For 2027 Has Been Postponed

Mazda’s Next In-House EV Scheduled For 2027 Has Been Postponed

The Hiroshima-based brand has never conformed to the mold of other automakers, very often going it alone. In the realm of electric vehicles, the unique Mazda MX-30 crossover coupe, with its rear-hinged doors, unveiled in October 2019 and launched in September 2020, had a very quiet career due to its small 35.5 kWh battery, which limited its range to 200 km. The addition of a range-extended variant in 2023 did little to revive the model’s fortunes. Mazda’s first “mainstream” electric ca...
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LTO calls out barangay vehicle with 6 passengers, not cargo, onboard

LTO calls out barangay vehicle with 6 passengers, not cargo, onboard

Published January 22, 2026 12:55am The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday questioned the use of a barangay service vehicle that was designed to transport cargo, but went viral on social media for transporting six passengers on its pickup bed. In a statement, the LTO said it issued a show cause order (SCO) against the driver and registered owner of the pick-up truck, which had a government license plate. This was after a photo of the barangay service vehicle – which had six persons s...
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UK to spend $20 billion on home energy upgrades, mandatory PV for new homes

Cash grants and state-backed loans to support solar and battery storage installations in millions of UK homes as part of government Warm Homes Plan. UK government says investment has the potential to triple the number of homes with rooftop solar by 2030. January 21, 2026 Matthew Lynas The UK government has launched a GBP 15 billion ($20 billion) home energy efficiency investment program, which includes grants and loans to support millions of new rooftop solar installations by 2030. The Warm Home...
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Noon Energy demonstrates 100+ hour ultra-long-duration energy storage system

Noon Energy demonstrates 100+ hour ultra-long-duration energy storage system

The pilot showcases a reversible solid oxide fuel cell battery and represents the first fully containerized, modular ultra-LDES system to be operated for thousands of hours, achieving more than 200 hours of energy storage capacity. January 21, 2026 Marija Maisch...
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EGbatt releases 15 kWh storage solution for residential use

EGbatt releases 15 kWh storage solution for residential use

The Chinese firm has unveiled its latest energy storage solution, the ENERpro-LFP48300, equipped with a 48V, 300 Ah lithium battery. The company boasts a lifespan of over 9,500 cycles at a high 95% depth of discharge. January 21, 2026 Lior Kahana...
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Heavy police presence during funeral of alleged former Hong Kong triad leader, China News – AsiaOne

Heavy police presence during funeral of alleged former Hong Kong triad leader, China News – AsiaOne

A video shows multiple police vehicles lined up along the street outside the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hong Kong, another shows dozens of police officers standing at the walkway leading up to the parlour.  Outside the parlour, wreaths lined the streets as men in black suits stood around. These were not scenes from a Hong Kong TVB drama or movie, but the funeral of Heung Wa Yim, who was allegedly once the “dragon head” of Sun Yee On, one of Hong Kong’s major triads.  Heung...
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Two-year-old girl dies after swallowing button battery

Two-year-old girl dies after swallowing button battery

A two-year old tragically passed away after swallowing a button battery from an LED light remote 13:14, 21 Jan 2026Updated 13:14, 21 Jan 2026 A mother has told of the devastating moment her two-year-old daughter died after swallowing a button battery that burned through her oesophagus and a main artery. Harper-Lee Fanthorpe passed away on what began as a seemingly normal Sunday morning. Her mum Stacy Nicklin said that the toddler was pointing to her mouth, something she often did, as she had suf...
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