January 2, 2026

CPI(M) Kozhikode Chief Flags Major Errors in Draft Electoral Roll, Demands Election Commission Action

CPI(M) Kozhikode secretary M. Mehaboob alleges serious flaws in the draft electoral roll. Many voters wrongly excluded or misplaced. He urges urgent Election Commission action to protect voting rights.

January 2, 2026

IAS Officer Rajendrakumar Patel Arrested by ED in Gujarat Bribery Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel in a bribery-linked money laundering case in Gujarat. The probe follows earlier arrests tied to land use approvals.

January 2, 2026

Telangana Assembly Demands Centre Withdraw New VB G RAM G Law, Restore MGNREGA

Telangana Assembly unanimously demands Centre revoke new rural job scheme VB G RAM G and bring back original MGNREGA to secure workers’ rights. CM A. Revanth Reddy says new law harms poor and women workers.

January 2, 2026

Supreme Court Panel Visits Bannerghatta National Park Over ESZ Reduction Petition

Chandra Prakash Goyal, from the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee, visits Bannerghatta National Park amid a petition against reducing its Eco-Sensitive Zone, focusing on wildlife and local farmer concerns. A report will be submitted before the next hearing on January 7.

January 2, 2026

Indore Water Crisis: Death Toll Rises Amid Contamination; Officials Transferred, Uma Bharti Demands Action

At least 5 deaths confirmed from contaminated water in Indore, with Congress alleging 15 fatalities. Madhya Pradesh shifts officials after public outcry. Former CM Uma Bharti calls for strict punishment amid ongoing health crisis affecting over 2800 people.