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The US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft landed at Los Angeles International Airport amid rising global tensions. The plane serves as a flying command center. In war or nuclear emergencies, when ground communications fail, military leaders can control operations from the aircraft to ensure national security and emergency response.
NCP factions led by Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule released a joint manifesto for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad ahead of the 2026 Pune civic polls. The leaders highlighted promises including a regular clean drinking water supply, making Pune pollution-free, and improving connectivity by linking major roads with inner-city routes, aiming to address key civic issues.
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has warned the public to stop using Almont-Kid Syrup, a children’s allergy medicine, after it was found contaminated with toxic Ethylene Glycol. The alert followed a CDSCO lab report. People are advised to stop using the syrup, report it to drug authorities, and contact the Telangana DCA helpline.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, according to reports. Prosecutors are seeking a severe sentence in a high-profile rebellion case related to his brief imposition of martial law in 2024. A special prosecutor has officially requested that the court impose strict punishment in connection with this case.
NHAI has announced relief for vehicle owners facing long lines at toll plazas. From February 1, 2026, the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for issuing new FASTags to cars, jeeps, and vans will be cancelled. This change aims to make buying FASTags easier and reduce delays and difficulties faced by motorists earlier.
The probe into the adulterated ghee supply to TTD has entered a key phase, with the AP SIT probe expected to wrap up by month-end. The Nellore CBI is preparing to submit a second chargesheet soon. As part of it, CBI DIG Murali Ramba and Visakha Range DIG Gopinath inspected case records in Tirupati, while […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet finance ministers and chief secretaries from all states today ahead of Parliament’s budget sessions starting January 28. The meeting will focus on budget preparations, and she will listen to requests and suggestions from different states to ensure smooth planning and allocation in the upcoming budget.
Drinking water supply will be disrupted for two days in several Hyderabad areas under the Krishna Water Scheme Phase-2. Supply stopped at 6 am today and will continue to be unavailable until 6 pm tomorrow. Affected areas include Vanasthalipuram, Nagole, Tarnaka, Secunderabad Cantonment, Nacharam, Badangpet, Adibatla, Balapur, Lalapet, and nearby localities.
Trump opened a White House meeting with major oil executives, urging them to invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro. He said the US will choose which companies can operate there and touted continued crude deliveries to US refineries to lower energy prices, though some firms expressed caution.
Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi warned that security forces could carry out a “massacre” under the cover of a nationwide internet shutdown, calling it a deliberate tactic, not a technical failure. She reported that hundreds were hospitalized in Tehran with severe eye injuries from pellet guns, highlighting escalating violence against protesters.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a 6-km protest rally in Kolkata after ED raids on I-PAC, accusing the Centre of misusing agencies for political vendetta. Defending her actions during the raids, she said attacks only strengthen her resolve, warned BJP against targeting Bengal, and asserted TMC would win the 2026 Assembly elections decisively.
Tarique Rahman has formally assumed office as chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party days after the death of former prime minister and party chief Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30. Unanimously appointed by the BNP National Standing Committee, his elevation marks a major leadership transition and positions him as the party’s frontrunner.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan opposing the proposed Malayalam Language Bill, warning it could harm linguistic minorities in border districts like Kasaragod. Citing constitutional protections and India’s plural ethos, he urged reconsideration and dialogue, cautioning Karnataka would oppose any language imposition.
The DGCA imposed penalties on two senior IndiGo executives for allegedly failing to use qualified simulators for pilot training at certain airports. The aviation regulator fined the Director of Flight Operations and Director of Training ₹20 lakh each. The Appellate Authority has dismissed the appeal, upholding the penalties imposed on the airline’s officials.
The North Eastern Tea Association will honor 86-year-old Piyush Desai, chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Established in 1892, the group operates one of India’s top packaged tea companies, with a turnover exceeding ₹2,000 crore. It holds an estimated 9% market share, ranking third after Hindustan Unilever and Tata.