January 23, 2026

61 Arrested in Three States for Wildlife Crimes with Pangolin Scales and Snake Venom Seized

A joint operation by forest officers across Jharkhand, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh led to 61 arrests related to wildlife crimes. Authorities seized pangolin scales, snake venom, animal skins, and firearms during the crackdown.

January 23, 2026

Telangana to Set Up 25 EV Charging Stations for 2,200 Electric Buses in Hyderabad

Telangana's power company plans 25 charging stations in Hyderabad bus depots to support 2,200 new electric buses. The project needs 124 MW power and will start soon.

January 23, 2026

Male Tiger Roams Beddanuru Forest; Kills Cattle in Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh

A male tiger tracked from Telangana is roaming Beddanuru Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. Officials say it killed cattle but no human attacks have occurred. Camera traps and patrols are active to monitor its movements and prevent conflict.

January 23, 2026

Supreme Court To Examine Plea On ASI Control Of Thirupparankundram Temple, Karthigai Deepam Lighting

The Supreme Court will hear a plea asking Archaeological Survey of India to take control of Thirupparankundram Temple in Madurai. The petition also demands 24-hour lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar on the hill. A Bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar issued notices to the Centre, ASI, and Tamil Nadu government.

January 23, 2026

Heavy Snowfall Hits Kashmir, Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closed, 20+ Flights Cancelled

Kashmir faces fresh snowfall with Srinagar getting the season’s first snow. Srinagar-Jammu highway shut and over 20 flights cancelled amid disrupted travel.