January 13, 2026

Maharashtra ZP and Panchayat Samiti Elections on February 5, Counting on February 7

Maharashtra will hold elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 5, 2026. Votes will be counted on February 7. The State Election Commission announced the schedule and enforcement of the model code of conduct.

January 13, 2026

Exiled Corsican Leader Alain Orsoni Shot Dead at Mother's Funeral, Police Seek Gunman

Alain Orsoni, exiled Corsican separatist leader, was shot dead at his mother's funeral in Corsica. Police say he died quickly after a long-range bullet hit him. Investigation links crime gangs. Orsoni's family has faced violence before.

January 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir LG Sacks Five Govt Employees for Militant Links

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated five government employees for alleged militant ties with terror groups including Lashkar-e-Toiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The dismissed include a teacher, a driver, and a lineman.

January 13, 2026

Telangana Rushes to Shift Govt Offices by Jan 31 Deadline Amid AP Building Dispute

Telangana Government departments have 18 days left to move offices from rented spaces to government buildings by January 31, 2026. Many offices in Hyderabad can be relocated, but Andhra Pradesh's hold on some key buildings stalls the process. The state spends crores on rent while awaiting premises handover.

January 13, 2026

AP Transport Minister Warns Private Bus Operators Over Fare Hike During Sankranthi Festival

AP Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy warns private bus operators against charging extra fares during Sankranthi. APSRTC continues free women travel and launches cargo promotion drive.