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BJP accused Congress of undermining Karnataka’s authority after AICC general secretary KC Venugopal voiced concern over Bengaluru demolitions. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka asked if Venugopal was a “Super CM,” calling it federal overreach. Venugopal said he spoke to CM Siddaramaiah, seeking rehabilitation and grievance redressal for affected families.
Diabetes cases are rising rapidly in India, increasing risks to the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain. Experts warn that prediabetes often goes unnoticed, driven by poor lifestyle habits. Controlling diet, sleep, weight and regular exercise is crucial. Swami Ramdev highlights yoga, healthy food choices and daily activity to help manage blood sugar and prevent complications.
Indian Railways has allowed passengers to book current tickets up to 30 minutes before a train departs. If seats are available, tickets can be booked through the IRCTC app, website, or station counters. Officials said this facility will not have any extra charges, and passengers will pay the regular ticket price.
Salman Khan marked his 60th birthday by releasing the teaser of Battle of Galwan, inspired by the 2020 clash. Though Salman’s screen presence stands out, the one-minute teaser lacks impact, strong moments, or excitement. Fans found it underwhelming, with expectations unmet for a gripping, patriotic war glimpse. The film releases April 17, 2026.
UIDAI has issued new guidelines to help people protect their Aadhaar details from scams. Users are advised not to share OTPs, use Masked Aadhaar, lock biometrics, avoid posting Aadhaar online, and contact official helplines if needed. These steps can prevent identity theft, financial fraud, and misuse of personal data.
As Parliament’s winter session ended, MP Rajeev Rai apologised to taxpayers, calling claims of high productivity hollow. He said real issues like pollution, jobs, currency fall and electoral reforms were suppressed while manufactured controversies dominated. Laws were rushed without scrutiny. Failing democracy, he claimed Parliament betrayed citizens’ trust.
A BJP councillor’s husband in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna is accused of raping a woman at knifepoint, filming the act, and threatening her into silence. A viral video shows him claiming immunity. The survivor filed a complaint, alleging continued harassment and police inaction. Authorities say evidence is being verified; no arrest is confirmed yet.
Plans to expand Vijayawada and Tirupati into Greater cities have been paused as national census rules freeze boundary changes. Though the Andhra Pradesh government revived both proposals and prepared notifications, Central guidelines bar municipal expansion until the census ends. Ministers say the plans remain alive and will resume once the census process is completed.
A woman was stunned after receiving a termination email from a company she never worked for. Career counsellor Simons Ingari shared on X that his wife panicked, fearing a mistake at her real job, before realising the error. He urged HR teams to verify email recipients, sparking mixed reactions online about job insecurity and mistakes.
A 3-year-old tigress, PN-224, was translocated from Madhya Pradesh’s Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. After acclimatization in a soft-release enclosure, she was freed into the forest today. Forest officials will monitor her movements, health, and adaptation using radio collars and field tracking under NTCA guidelines.
Congress and Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA have joined forces for the 2026 BMC elections, finalizing seat-sharing: Congress will contest 165 seats, VBA 62. Polling is on January 15, results on Jan 16. The alliance opposes Sena-UBT’s pact with MNS, aiming to challenge divisive and communal forces in Mumbai and strengthen their position in the civic body.
President Droupadi Murmu became the first head of state to undertake a sortie on a Kalvari-class submarine, INS Vagsheer, from Karwar Naval Base, Karnataka. She was accompanied by Navy officials. INS Vagsheer, India’s sixth Kalvari-class submarine, can carry 18 weapons. Murmu previously undertook historic sorties in Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale jets.
The ‘Kavach’ automatic train protection system is being installed on India’s major railway routes. Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes are 25% complete, with equipment in place. The project deadline is now extended to Dec 2025. Kavach 4.0 is active, covering 15,512 km of tracks with optical fiber, telecom towers, rail lines, and station devices.
Aadi Saikumar’s film ‘Shambala’ has performed well at the Telugu box office, marking a successful comeback for the actor. Directed by Ugandhar Mani, the mystical thriller will release in Hindi on January 1, 2026. The film stars Archana Iyer, Swasika Vijay, and others, with music by Sricharan Pakala and produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajasekhar […]
Intelligence reports over 30 Pakistani terrorists are active in Jammu. The Indian Army has intensified winter operations during Chillai Kalan, patrolling high-altitude and remote areas to prevent them from hiding. Special winter units, drones, and thermal sensors track movements. Coordination with police and paramilitary forces aims to eliminate terror pockets.