January 3, 2026

Two Maoists Killed in Early Morning Encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District

Two Maoists were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, early Saturday, January 3. The clash began around 5 a.m. during an anti-Maoist operation by police. The fight is ongoing and more details are awaited.

January 3, 2026

Russian Missile Strike Kills Two in Kharkiv, Including Child; Ukraine Denounces Attack

A missile attack in Kharkiv kills a woman and a three-year-old child, injures 28. Russia denies involvement. Ukraine condemns the strike ahead of peace talks.

January 3, 2026

Iran Calls Trump's Threat Over Protests 'Reckless and Dangerous'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemns Donald Trump's promise to intervene against Iran's protesters as 'reckless and dangerous'. Trump warned he is 'locked and loaded' to help Iran's peaceful protesters. Iran rejects any foreign interference amid deadly protests.

January 3, 2026

Rajasthan Govt Makes Daily Newspaper Reading Compulsory in Schools

Rajasthan government orders all government schools to make newspaper reading part of morning assembly. Students must spend 10 minutes daily reading two newspapers to improve vocabulary and general awareness.

January 3, 2026

PM Modi Honors Savitribai Phule, Pioneer of Social Change and Education

On Savitribai Phule's birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi praises her dedication to equality and education. He calls her work a shining example of service to the vulnerable.