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Renowned Hindi writer Gyanranjan, aged 90, passed away in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after age-related health issues. He was a professor, editor of ‘Pahal’, and author of popular works like ‘Kabadkhana’. He received multiple literary awards, including Sahitya Bhushan. Survived by his wife and two children, his last rites will be held at Gaurighat Muktidham.
The President’s Office has raised concerns over AP Assembly Deputy Speaker Raghurama Krishnamraju after Jada Sravan Kumar, chief of the Jai Bheem Bharat Party, filed a complaint his participation in political debates while holding a constitutional position. The President’s Office has asked the State Chief Secretary to review the matter and take prompt action.
The Supreme Court today resumed hearings on stray dogs, focusing on risks and civic lapses. The bench clarified it hadn’t ordered all street dogs removed, only from institutions, and stressed ABC Rule compliance. Highlighting rising dog bites and recent accidents involving judges, the court emphasized public safety and the need for strict action by authorities.
According to the Economic Times, India has the most government holidays in the world, with about 42 public holidays including Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Independence Day, and Republic Day. Other countries have fewer holidays: Nepal 35, Iran and Myanmar 26, Sri Lanka 25, Malaysia 24, and Fiji 23. India leads globally in public holidays.
A birthday outing turned tragic near Hyderabad when an SUV rammed into a tree in Rangareddy’s Mokila, killing four students, Surya Teja, Sri Nikhil, Rohit, and Sumeet, and the driver celebrating his birthday. A fifth student, Nakshatra, was critically injured. Police are investigating speed and possible drunk driving, and bodies were taken for post-mortem.
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After a 23-day break, female doctor Nusrat Parveen has returned to work in Bihar. Her appointment term had already been extended twice, with January 7 set as her final reporting date. In December 2025, she faced criticism after the Chief Minister allegedly pulled her hijab during an appointment ceremony, keeping her away from duties temporarily.
The 4th season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) launches tomorrow, Jan 9, in Navi Mumbai, showcasing five 5 franchises: Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants. Each team is geared up to challenge the defending champions, highlight top women’s cricket talent, and enhance fan engagement.
The Telangana High Court rejected a husband’s divorce petition, in which he claimed his wife didn’t cook or help coordinate household chores with his mother. The husband, a lawyer, argued this caused mental cruelty. The court ruled that not cooking or coordinating housework is ‘not mental cruelty’, and dismissed his petition.
➢Earth Rotation Day, ➢War on Poverty Day, ➢1642: Death of famous physicist and astronomer Galileo Galilei, known as ‘Father of Modern Science’, ➢1942: Birth of famous cosmologist Stephen William Hawking, ➢1975: Birth of music director Harris Jayaraj, ➢1983: Birthday of Telugu film senior hero Tarun, and ➢1987: Death of former Indian cricketer Nana Joshi.
YSRCP chief and former AP CM YS Jagan is set to address a press conference today at the party’s central office in Tadepalli at 11 am. The party has announced that he will discuss the state government’s performance, ongoing cases against YSRCP activists, police conduct, and is expected to respond to concerns surrounding the Bhogapuram […]
PM Modi recalled the 1026 attack and subsequent assaults on the temple, saying they failed to weaken faith and instead strengthened India’s cultural unity ahead of his January 11 Somnath visit for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He said repeated reconstructions symbolise unbroken civilisation, honouring generations who upheld values and national unity and pride.
Delhi recorded the season’s lowest temperature at 5.8°C today, 1.1°C below normal, due to cold winds from the Himalayas. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 16°C. Dense fog is forecast for Friday and Saturday. Air quality improved, with AQI dropping to 276 from 336, still classified as ‘poor’ by CPCB standards.
Twelve newly elected Ambernath Municipal Council councillors, suspended by Congress for backing the BJP post-polls, have formally joined the saffron party. BJP Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan announced the move, saying it was driven by a commitment to development, not power, and faith in the government’s ability to deliver justice and growth to citizens.
Bangladesh will import 180,000 tonnes of diesel from India’s Numaligarh Refinery for 14.62 billion Taka until December. The state-run BPC will manage payments partly directly and partly via loans. Diesel will travel through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline. The deal, part of a 15-year agreement, includes a base price plus market-linked premium.