January 28, 2026

Maddur Taluk Registers 84 COTPA Cases, Imposes ₹16,650 Fines in Tobacco Enforcement Drive

A special drive in Maddur taluk caught 84 violators of tobacco laws on January 27. Authorities fined offenders ₹16,650 and warned shop owners to follow rules strictly.

January 28, 2026

Ecuador protests after US ICE agent tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate

Ecuador condemned a US ICE agent's attempt to enter its consulate in Minneapolis. Officials blocked the agent to protect Ecuadorians inside, prompting an official protest amid rising immigration tensions.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Flight Attendant Pinky Mali Die in Baramati Plane Crash

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and flight attendant Pinky Mali died in a Baramati plane crash on January 28, 2026. Pinky’s emotional father shared final words and memories.

January 28, 2026

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash at Baramati Airport

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his Learjet 45 caught fire while landing at Baramati airport. The plane struggled with poor visibility and missed a key ATC response before crashing. All five onboard lost their lives in the tragic accident.

January 28, 2026

CSIS Study: Russia-Ukraine War Casualties Could Hit 2 Million by Spring

A CSIS report shows that nearly 2 million Russian and Ukrainian troops have been killed, wounded, or gone missing after almost four years of war. Russia has about 1.2 million casualties, Ukraine close to 600,000. Despite huge losses, Russia's battlefield gains remain very small.