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Three of Moscow’s four airports briefly closed after dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted the capital, causing flight delays at Vnukovo. Aviation regulator Rosaviatsia cited safety restrictions. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defences downed 27 drones. Airports partially reopened. A drone strike in Belgorod killed one civilian and wounded two.
Venezuela’s military recognised Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president after US forces captured and extracted Nicolas Maduro for trial. Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez backed a Supreme Court order naming her leader for 90 days, condemned the operation as a kidnapping, and urged citizens to resume normal life amid Caracas.
Health teams in Indore detected 20 new diarrhoea cases after screening 9,416 people in Bhagirathpura, hit by contaminated drinking water. Officials said 398 patients have been hospitalised so far, with 142 under treatment, including 11 in ICUs. 6 deaths are confirmed, while residents allege higher fatalities. NIRBI experts are assisting the probe locally.
Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency said it arrested 22 Indian crew members after seizing 31.5 kilograms of cocaine from a merchant ship at Lagos port. The haul was found on January 2 aboard MV Aruna Hulya, originating from the Marshall Islands. NDLEA said Nigeria is a hub and recalled November arrests of 20 Filipino sailors ferrying […]
A moderate earthquake jolted parts of northeast India late last night, triggering fear across Assam and Tripura. The epicenter near Morigaon in Assam recorded a magnitude of 5.1, while tremors felt in Gomati, Tripura, measured 3.9. Residents rushed outdoors, but officials confirmed no casualties or damage, bringing relief to authorities.
The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 49 officers, including 31 IAS and 18 IPS, across multiple Union Territories and regions. Postings span Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, and Dadra Nagar Haveli.
Investigators examining the November 10 Red Fort blast found educated operatives using ghost SIMs for covert coordination. Officials said encrypted apps enabled doctors to communicate with Pakistani handlers while evading surveillance. These findings led the DoT to mandate continuous SIM linkage for WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal nationwide last November.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assured the family of a 19-year-old Dalit student, who died after alleged sexual harassment and ragging at a government college, of a transparent and time-bound investigation. The govt suspended Assistant Professor Ashok, following an FIR. CM Sukhu emphasized full support to the family and accountability for offenders.
PM Modi stated that India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympic Games with full strength, offering more athletes chances through mega sporting events. Speaking at the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship via video, PM Modi emphasized exposing budding Olympians to global competition. Programs like Khelo India are transforming talent development.
Laxmajipalli village in Karimnagar has banned alcohol sales from Jan 10. Anyone caught selling liquor will be fined ₹10,000, while whistleblowers will receive ₹2,000 as an incentive. Sarpanch Renuka stated the decision considered advice from village unity and caste associations, aiming to curb disputes and foster harmony among residents.
The Jammu administration has prohibited courier and parcel companies from carrying narcotics without proper permits. Firms have also been instructed to conduct police verification of all employees. The orders, issued by District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas, aim to curb illegal activities and strengthen security through regulated delivery operations.
In countries like California, Los Angeles, South Korea, and Sweden, some people store toothbrushes in freezers overnight. They believe frozen bristles kill mouth bacteria and reduce gum swelling. However, Dr. Vipin says there is no scientific evidence for this practice, and freezing toothbrushes does not significantly improve oral health.
Eleven-year-old Ayan Mendan from Mangaluru successfully climbed Mount Kenya, the world’s third-highest mountain. He began mountaineering at the age of six and earlier summited Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, at just eight. His achievement reflects extraordinary courage and determination, inspiring young adventurers across the globe.
At the start of 2026, global security tensions are rising. US actions in Venezuela, North Korea’s missile tests, China-Taiwan border movements, strikes by Britain and France in Syria, and warnings from Trump have escalated geopolitical risks. These events are sparking worldwide debates and influencing decisions of political leaders across the globe.
A technical error at Kotak Securities deposited ₹40 crores into a trader’s account. He quickly invested it in the stock market and earned ₹1.75 crores in just 20 minutes. The principal was returned, but the Bombay High Court ruled the trader keeps the profit since the investment was made at his own risk.