January 2, 2026

BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Booked for Encroaching 5 Acres of Durgam Cheruvu

Madhapur police have registered a case against BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy for encroaching nearly five acres of Durgam Cheruvu lake. The complaint came from HYDRAA, which removed illegal structures used as a parking lot from the lake’s area. Investigation is ongoing.

January 2, 2026

Bullet Killing Congress Worker in Ballari Not from Police Gun, Says Police

A Congress worker died in a clash in Ballari, with police saying the bullet was not from any police weapon. Five firearms seized, no arrests yet. CM Siddaramaiah orders detailed probe.

January 2, 2026

Saudi Airstrikes Kill 7 in Yemen Amid Fierce Southern Transitional Council Advance

Saudi warplanes struck Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council positions in Hadramawt, killing at least seven. The attack marks growing tensions between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen’s fragmented fight.

January 2, 2026

Yemen Conflict Escalates as Saudi Arabia and UAE Clash Over Southern Territory

Yemen’s civil war worsens with Saudi Arabia and UAE in open conflict backing rival forces, threatening to split the country. Southern separatists push for independence amid deadly air strikes and political fallout.

January 2, 2026

NYC Mayor Scraps IHRA Antisemitism Rule, Angering Israel

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reversed a policy defining antisemitism under the IHRA, removing bans on boycotting Israel. Israel’s foreign ministry called it “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire.” Mamdani also revoked other orders from his predecessor, seeking a fresh start but sparking strong reactions.