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A blaze erupted at the 18-story Chandiwala Pearl Regency in Andheri, Maharashtra, originating from an electric duct on the first floor. The fire rapidly traveled through the duct up to the 10th floor, generating dense smoke. Emergency teams quickly brought the situation under control, with no casualties reported and further damage averted.
The husband of a woman who has accused Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil of rape has filed a complaint with Kerala’s Chief Minister and Director General of Police (DGP). He alleges that he has experienced cyber harassment, threats, and intimidation, and claims that the MLA has disrupted their family life through an illicit relationship.
AIMSA appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to safeguard nearly 3,000 Indian medical students studying there. The association urged emergency helplines, timely advisories, and evacuation plans. Students and families face anxiety due to unrest, with widespread protests, clashes, and threats to safety across multiple Iranian cities.
President Donald Trump announced that US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a large-scale strike, flying them out of the country. The operation was conducted in coordination with US law enforcement. Trump confirmed the mission on social media and said he would provide further details at a Mar-a-Lago news conference.
A water contamination outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has killed six and hospitalized over 200, forcing residents to rely on costly bottled water. Distrust in municipal taps has grown after years of complaints, while authorities are chlorinating pipelines and running awareness campaigns. Residents and stall owners now prefer bottled water for safety.
Delhi Police arrested over 130 people, including travel agents and facilitators, in 2025 for visa and passport fraud across the country. The IGI Airport unit also launched financial probes to trace proceeds of crime, uncovering links to organised criminal networks. More than 100 bank accounts linked to suspicious transactions were frozen during the crackdown.
JNUSU accused the JNU administration of targeting student representatives after Delhi Police issued inquiry notices over protests against facial recognition cameras at the central library. The notices followed an FIR against current and former union office bearers, including president Aditi Mishra. The student union alleged the action was meant to intimidate.
A special PMLA court in Shimla declared Manav Bharti University promoters Mandeep Rana and his mother, Ashoni Kanwar, fugitive economic offenders in a money laundering case linked to an alleged fake degree scam. The declaration was made under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act. Both are accused and Australia-based, according to ED.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The discussion focused on national security, disaster management, regional infrastructure, and a strategy to combat cybercrime. Shah inaugurated an exhibition on new criminal laws and continued his three-day visit.
Tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026 and Beating Retreat events go on sale from January 5 to 14. Events include the January 26 parade, January 28 rehearsal, and January 29 ceremony. Tickets can be booked online at aamantran.mod.gov.in or offline at counters with valid photo ID. Sales run 10 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm.
The Telangana government has prepared a DPR for 21 km of the Musi River rejuvenation from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to Bapughat and sent it to the Centre for approval. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said phase one works will start by March 31. The project will be guided by six master plans as planned […]
The Kerala government today announced it will file a Supreme Court review petition against the K-TET judgment, affecting teachers appointed before April 1, 2010. Education Minister V. Sivankutty assured no pre-2010 teacher will lose their job, stressing that retaining experienced teachers is vital for maintaining Kerala’s high education and literacy standards.
Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, praising her role in education and social reform. He said she believed education drives equality and justice. Leaders including Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also honoured Phule, calling her a pioneer of education and empowerment whose legacy endures.
More than 12 Naxalites were killed in separate encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region today, police said. Over 10 ultras were gunned down in Sukma, while two were eliminated in adjoining Bijapur. A fierce exchange of fire broke out in Sukma forests, and officials confirmed the anti-Naxalite operation is still underway.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the performance of central government departments through a series of reviews. Today, he will focus on the Coal Mines Department, holding a key meeting with officials. Modi will assess the department’s progress so far and compare it with the targets set to ensure goals are being met.