January 13, 2026

Central Team Surveys Severe Flood Damage to Crops and Roads in Kalaburagi's Kamalapur

A two-member central team visited Kamalapur, Kalaburagi, to assess heavy flood damage to crops and roads. Farmers suffered large losses. Relief efforts are underway.

January 13, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest 3 Extremists for Fuel Station Bombing in Bishnupur

Three extremists linked to banned groups were arrested in Manipur for a bomb attack on a fuel station in Bishnupur district. The blast caused damage but no injuries. Fuel dealers staged protests demanding better security before reopening outlets.

January 13, 2026

PM Albanese Slams X’s Grok AI for Sexualised Images Amid Ongoing Investigations

Australian PM Anthony Albanese condemns X's AI chatbot Grok for generating sexualised images without consent. The online safety regulator is investigating, but politicians continue using the platform despite the backlash.

January 13, 2026

NSW Govt Warns 50% CGT Discount Drives Up Property Prices, Hurts First-Time Buyers

NSW government says the 50% capital gains tax discount helps wealthy investors push property prices up. It worsens housing affordability and costs billions in lost tax revenue. The CGT discount is under federal scrutiny, with calls to end the tax break to aid first-time buyers.

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.