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Delhi govt has increased night shelters and rescue efforts for the homeless amid severe cold. Around AIIMS–Safdarjung and G B Pant Hospital, shelter capacity now includes 350 beds and temporary subways. DUSIB runs 197 permanent shelters and 250 pagoda shelters citywide, with night inspections and a 24/7 control room ensuring safety, bedding, and meals.
Karnataka’s Bengaluru will soon introduce paid street parking in areas like the CBD, Hebbal, and Yelahanka. Four-wheelers will be charged ₹30 per hour and two-wheelers ₹15 per hour. Daily passes will cost ₹150 and ₹75, while monthly passes will be ₹3,000 and ₹1,500. Fees will apply on selected roads in these areas.
Kerala’s Kadamakudy village, made of 14 islands near Kochi, is completely shaped by water, with canals and paddy fields everywhere. Visitors can reach it by car, bus, taxi, or ferry. Other water villages include Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kuttanad, Munroe Island, Kollam, and Kottayam. Kerala is now listed among Rough Guide’s top 26 destinations for 2026.
HYDRA Commissioner Ranganath said the main goal is to protect government land worth ₹1 lakh crore. He said land worth around ₹65,000 crore has already been recovered from illegal encroachments. Authorities are focusing on lakes, drains, and public lands, and said there will be no compromise in safeguarding public property.
Actress Sai Pallavi continues her Bollywood journey with ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Ek Din’. The makers have confirmed ‘Ek Din’s’ release on May 1, 2026. The film’s teaser is set to drop on January 16. Produced by Aamir Khan, the project stars his son Junaid Khan in the lead and is helmed by director Sunil Pandey, promising […]
Amid Sankranti in AP, cockfighting events draw huge crowds across several districts, with betting areas bustling like packed cricket stadiums. The excitement have sparked humorous discussions among betting enthusiasts about launching a PPL – Premier Betting League – for cockfighting, modeled after the IPL. The idea reflects the popularity of these events.
HIT TV extends heartfelt wishes and a proud salute to India’s brave soldiers on Army Day. Observed on Jan 15, the day honours General KM Cariappa assuming charge as the nation’s first Army Chief in 1949. From icy frontiers to blazing deserts, our soldiers safeguard the nation with unmatched courage and sacrifice. Their selfless service […]
BJP candidate Bhushan Shingne was injured in a scuffle with over 100 people in Gorewada, Nagpur, ahead of civic polls, police said. He reportedly confronted anti-social elements distributing money. A case has been registered, with investigation underway using CCTV footage. Voting continued in 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, including Nagpur.
HMDA has approved a long-term plan to keep Hyderabad’s iconic Tank Bund garbage-free by replacing temporary clean-up drives with a 3-year professional waste removal system. Two agencies will manage separate lake sectors using dedicated workers and boats to clear floating. The initiative, costing ₹7.11 crore, aims to restore aesthetics, improve water quality.
Air India cancelled at least three US-bound flights today and warned of delays on some Europe services due to Iranian airspace closure. The airline is rerouting flights via alternative routes for safety, but longer flying time and fuel constraints, compounded by Pakistan airspace restrictions, have disrupted westbound operations amid rising Iran-US tensions.
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict today on a plea by Harish Rana’s parents seeking passive euthanasia for their 32-year-old son, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years. Medical boards found negligible recovery chances. If approved, it could become India’s first such case since legalization, shaping future mercy killing decisions.
On Army Day, PM Modi paid heartfelt tribute to India’s soldiers, praising their courage to national security. He said the Indian Army represents selfless service and resilience, standing firm in the harshest conditions to protect the nation. A commemorative video was also released, honoring brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Voting is underway across 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, with 3.48 crore voters deciding among 15,931 candidates. Mumbai’s BMC, India’s richest civic body with a ₹74,400 crore budget, sees 1,700 candidates contesting 227 seats after a four-year delay. The Thackeray brothers face the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Vote counting is January 16.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said several countries are in talks with Pakistan to acquire fighter jets, including JF-17 Thunders and Mushshak trainers, following last year’s conflict with India. Defence Minister Raza Hayat Haraj added that deals must ensure jets go to friendly nations, with China supporting exports, and highlighted JF-17s’ lower cost compared to global jets.
The State Department, led by Marco Rubio, will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, from January 21 over “public charge” concerns. Non-immigrant visas remain unaffected. The directive expands Trump-era rules, evaluating age, health, finances, education, skills, family, and English proficiency.