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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.
‘The Raja Saab,’ starring Prabhas, will hit theaters on Jan 9, with paid premieres on Jan 8 in India. Directed by Maruthi, the film’s final runtime is 175 minutes, under three hours, shorter than earlier reports of over three hours. Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar star alongside Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani.
Hyderabad’s 2025 fire accident report highlights a worrying rise in fire hazards across the city. Officials recorded 835 fire incidents during the year, resulting in property losses exceeding ₹32 crore. Among all incidents, the blaze at Gulzar House near Charminar, within GHMC limits, stood out as the most tragic, drawing attention to fire preparedness.
Telangana Assembly passed a bill scrapping the two child norm for local body elections. Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka said the rule, introduced in 1994, is outdated as rural fertility has fallen to 1.7. The amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act aims to raise replacement levels, address long term demographic risks, and enable conduct of polls.
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.
Australia are facing concerns over star fast bowler Pat Cummins’ fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup. With his injury status still uncertain, Cricket Australia is expected to take a key call soon. Selectors may retain Cummins in the squad even if he misses the early matches, provided medical reports indicate he could return in […]
A man was allegedly beaten in Bihar’s Madhubani district after being wrongly suspected of being a Bangladeshi immigrant. Police acted after a video went viral showing two youths assaulting him. The victim, a mason from Supaul, was identified, while a case for attempted murder was filed and raids are underway to arrest the accused, officials […]
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.
Hardik Pandya smashed his maiden One-Day century, scoring 133 off 92 balls for Baroda against Vidarbha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Batting at seven, he rescued his side from 71/5 to 293, hitting 11 sixes. Elsewhere, Axar Patel, Arshin Kulkarni and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored hundreds or fifties in other Vijay Hazare matches across India today.
Venezuela declared a national emergency after at least seven explosions and reports of low flying aircraft shook Caracas overnight. The Maduro government accused the United States of launching strikes on civilian and military sites across several states. US media cited unnamed officials confirming American involvement. Flights were banned as tensions escalated.
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.
Kerala feels easier to travel than most of India because it works as a system. Short distances, strong transport, balanced tourism planning, and regulated backwaters reduce stress. Food and Ayurveda support long stays, not rush. Designed for repeat, slow travel, Kerala prioritises comfort, flow, and reliability over spectacle across regions, and diverse traveller needs.
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.
Kolkata Knight Riders have released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad after receiving instructions from the BCCI. The decision followed proper consultation and official procedures. KKR will be allowed to sign a replacement player according to IPL rules. Further details about the replacement will be announced by the team soon.
Bollywood star actor Ajay Devgn’s romantic comedy ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ will stream on Netflix from January 9. The sequel stars Rakul Preet Singh and focuses on the lead’s relationship with her family. Directed by Anshul Sharma, the film also features Madhavan, Javed Jaaferi, and Gautami Kapoor and is produced by T-Series Films and […]