January 3, 2026

Delhi Records 8.1°C Minimum; Cold Wave Expected, AQI Poor at 240

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 8.1°C on January 3, 2026, above seasonal average. A cold wave may hit isolated areas till January 6. The city’s air quality index remained poor at 240, says IMD and CPCB data.

January 3, 2026

Himachal Faces ₹46,000 Crore Loss from Climate Change, 1,700 Dead in 5 Years

Himachal Pradesh is hit hard by climate change. Erratic rains, heatwaves, and disasters caused ₹46,000 crore losses and 1,700 deaths in 5 years. Glaciers retreat, water dries up, and farmers worry about apple crops.

January 3, 2026

Pakistan’s Polio Drive Misses Over 935,000 Children in Merged Districts Amid Security Woes

Pakistan's polio campaign fell short in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s merged districts, missing over 935,000 children due to security challenges and migration. Despite vaccinating 44.6 million nationwide, officials warn that polio risks remain high in these areas.

January 3, 2026

V.D. Satheesan Vows Help for 9-Year-Old Vinodini's Prosthetic Arm After Medical Negligence

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan promises full support to 9-year-old Vinodini, whose right hand was amputated after alleged medical negligence. He assures financial aid and prosthetic arrangement after the girl's absence from school comes to light.

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.