January 26, 2026

Fresh encounter in Kishtwar as Army hunts Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists amid heavy snowfall

Security forces clashed again with three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar’s snowy Chatroo belt. This is the third encounter this week in the persistent manhunt.

January 26, 2026

Councillors to Hunger Strike Over Vyttila Junction Traffic Chaos on January 28

Councillors from four wards plan a hunger strike at Kerala’s busiest Vyttila Junction on January 28, demanding urgent decongestion and redevelopment after failed government actions.

January 26, 2026

Extreme Heat and Bushfires Hit Victoria and Surrounding Australian States

Victoria faces an extreme heat warning with dangerous temperatures peaking Tuesday and Wednesday. Severe heatwave alerts span NSW, ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Northern Territory. At least six major bushfires rage across Victoria, causing watch and act warnings amid hot, dry weather.

January 26, 2026

Work Begins on ₹16.14 Crore Foot Overbridge at Tambaram-Velachery Road, Velachery

Construction of a long-awaited foot overbridge on Tambaram-Velachery Road in Velachery starts with a ₹16.14 crore budget. It will feature elevators and escalators to improve safety near busy schools and homes.

January 26, 2026

TNRDC to Resurface 13 km Stretch of East Coast Road from Akkarai to Mamallapuram

Tamil Nadu Road Development Company will renew 13 km of ECR road surface in three parts to improve smoothness and prevent cracks. The work starts soon and will finish in a month.

January 26, 2026

Varanasi Police Seize ₹30.52 Crore Assets in Codeine Syrup Smuggling Case

Varanasi police seized assets worth ₹30.52 crore linked to Bhola Prasad Jaiswal and his family in illegal codeine-laced cough syrup supply. The crackdown targets a smuggling network across Uttar Pradesh.

January 26, 2026

Karnataka CM Reveals 88 Police Officers Booked; Cash-for-Postings Corruption Rife

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shocked the public by declaring that police personnel faced 88 criminal cases last year. Issues like cash-for-postings and corruption have rocked the police force, with suspensions failing to hold officers accountable.

January 26, 2026

3,000 Police Deployed for Tight Security in Vellore and Nearby Districts on Republic Day 2026

Over 3,000 police officers are on alert in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet, and Tirupattur for the 77th Republic Day. Checkpoints, railway stations, and public venues are under watch to ensure safe celebrations.

January 26, 2026

Wanted Man Turns Police Facebook Post Into A Week-Long Chat Before Surrender

Anthony Akers, wanted by Richland Police, surprised everyone by replying to his own wanted Facebook post. After a week of playful exchanges, he finally turned himself in.

January 26, 2026

CM M.K. Stalin to inaugurate 88 free houses for Sri Lankan Tamils in Tirupattur

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will virtually inaugurate 88 free homes for Sri Lankan Tamils living in rehabilitation camps near Ambur, Tirupattur, by the end of January. The project aims to replace old, single-room houses with better living conditions.