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A major fire broke out at Magh Mela in Prayagraj’s Sector 4 today, burning two tents. Eight fire engines controlled the blaze, and no injuries were reported. This was the second fire in two days after a similar incident in Sector 5. Authorities suspect a short circuit and have increased safety and security measures during […]
Mumbai’s consumer commission ordered Amazon to refund a customer Rs 16,499 for a defective 40-inch TV, plus Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 legal costs. The commission ruled that online platforms cannot avoid responsibility by calling themselves intermediaries, as Amazon profits from sales and must ensure products are defect-free and serviceable.
Illegal cockfighting activities have reportedly resurfaced across several parts of Andhra Pradesh, drawing large crowds. Events are being held in Pulivendula, Vempalli, and Erragunta in Rayalaseema, along with K. Gangavaram, Ramachandrapuram, and Kajulur mandals in Konaseema district. Sources indicate that crores of rupees are exchanging hands through betting.
The World Bank has increased India’s growth forecast for the 2026 financial year to 7.2 percent, up from 6.3 percent projected in June 2025. The rise is attributed to strong domestic demand, tax reforms, and higher rural incomes. However, the bank expects growth to moderate to 6.5 percent in the 2027 financial year.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet today at a depth of 90 km, according to the National Center for Seismology. This seismic event came a day after a 3.8 magnitude quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km. The region often sees earthquakes due to constant tectonic plate movement that formed the Himalayas and […]
A Kanpur woman and her lover were sentenced to jail in Uttar Pradesh for poisoning her husband and trying to show it as a natural death. Police sent the body for post-mortem after the victim’s young daughter testified in court. She said her mother and uncle fed her father, after which he never woke up.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the new Khatima Bus Terminal in Udham Singh Nagar, receiving a warm welcome from locals. He also opened the Uttarayani Kauthik Fair, announced a Parvatiya Vikas Bhawan, financial support, and a permanent stage, and extended Makar Sankranti greetings, highlighting prosperity, culture, tradition, and regional development.
The Delhi government launched 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to improve neighborhood healthcare access. CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the centers at Nangal Raya, taking the total to 238. The centers offer primary care, tests, maternity services, vaccinations, and medicines, easing the hospital burden. The government plans to open 1,100 centers across the city.
2025 ranked as the third warmest year globally, while land air temperatures made it the second warmest year on record. It shows that the past three years (2023-2025) have experienced average temperatures 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, As per European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. It also highlighting the ongoing impact of climate change.
The Centre has increased Telangana’s IAS cadre strength from 208 to 218 posts under the IAS (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Amendment Regulations, 2026, in consultation with the state government. The revised structure includes 119 senior duty posts, reserves for deputation and training, with 66 posts by promotion and 152 through direct recruitment.
The Hyderabad Kite Festival at Secunderabad Parade Ground has mesmerized visitors, especially children from nearby areas. Participants told HIT TV that the night view, with illuminated kites soaring against the evening sky, is far more spectacular than daytime. The colorful festival, filled with joy and excitement, will continue until January 15th.
A fire broke out this morning at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s official Delhi residence at 21 Mother Teresa Crescent Road, reportedly starting in a bed in one room. Three fire tenders quickly controlled the blaze. No casualties were reported. Delhi Police and fire officials are investigating the cause, while the MP’s presence at home […]
Srikakulam TDP MP and Union Minister Rammohan celebrated Bhogi with his family at his Nimmada residence today. Lighting the traditional bonfire, he extended warm wishes to people across the state. He hoped the sacred flames would destroy negativity, usher in fresh beginnings, and fill lives with light, and prosperity, marking Bhogi as a festival of […]
Andhra Pradesh celebrated Bhogi with devotion and traditional fervour, lighting bonfires across temples, villages, and towns to mark Sankranti’s start. Tirumala saw special rituals, while families discarded old items symbolising renewal. Leaders, including Governor Nazeer, CM Naidu, and YS Jagan, extended greetings, wishing health, joy, and prosperity.
At least 22 people were killed and over 30 injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, derailing it in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhio district. The crane, part of a high-speed rail project, triggered a brief fire. Rescue teams cut through wreckage as emergency operations continued, police said.