January 2, 2026

Telangana Govt Says No Plans for New Elite Bars, Tackles Illegal Liquor Sales

Telangana's Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarifies no new elite bar approvals or liquor price hikes are planned. Over 11,000 cases of illegal liquor sales registered since Dec 2023, with active raids ongoing.

January 2, 2026

Toxic Tap Water Kills at Least Four in Indore Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

At least four people have died in Indore after contaminated tap water caused a severe diarrhoea outbreak. Over 200 people are hospitalized and thousands affected in Bhagirathpura neighbourhood. Officials say a pipeline leak let sewage mix with drinking water, sparking an investigation and urgent action.

January 2, 2026

Kerala DJ Alleges Police Damage Laptop During New Year Event; Inquiry Ordered

A DJ in Kerala claims police damaged his laptop while stopping a New Year event. Police deny the damage and say they acted after a scuffle. An inquiry has been ordered.

January 2, 2026

Italian Golfer Named First Victim in Deadly Swiss Bar Fire Killing 40

A fire at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed around 40 people and injured 115. The first identified victim is Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini. Officials are still identifying all victims. Causes remain unclear but authorities ruled out an attack.

January 2, 2026

Some Farmers in Erode Draw Lakhs of Litres Illegally from Bhavanisagar Dam

In Erode, a few farmers are accused of illegally pumping huge amounts of water daily from Bhavanisagar Dam, upsetting others who wait for water. Officials face calls for strict action.