January 23, 2026

Chhattisgarh Steel Plant Kiln Sealed After Explosion Kills Six Workers

Six workers died in a kiln explosion at Real Ispat and Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh. Authorities sealed the kiln after finding serious safety violations. Injured workers are being treated, and compensation announced.

January 23, 2026

Deep Earth Movements Shape Indian Ocean's Unique Low Gravity Anomaly

Scientists found that the Indian Ocean's unusually low gravity is due to sinking tectonic slabs and rising mantle plumes beneath the ocean floor. These deep Earth changes over millions of years created a vast gravity dip south of Sri Lanka.

January 23, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Jharkhand Lawyer's Unconditional Apology Over Viral Contempt Case

The Supreme Court granted Jharkhand lawyer Mahesh Tiwari liberty to offer an unconditional apology for contempt after he told a judge, “Don’t cross the limit.” The top court urged the High Court to consider his apology sympathetically.

January 23, 2026

GHMC Pushes Organised Communities for Water, Flood Management in Hyderabad

GHMC, with Indian Green Building Council, held a crucial session on January 22, 2026, promoting decentralised water management. They aim to involve organised communities in managing water discharge and storm water to ease flood pressure and boost city resilience.

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

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Activists in Elgar Parishad Maoist Case

Bombay High Court granted bail to activists Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor in the Elgar Parishad Maoist links case on parity grounds. They were arrested in 2020 and are accused of being part of the banned CPI (Maoist).

January 23, 2026

Govt Approves Wage, Pension Revisions for PSU Insurance, NABARD, RBI Retirees

The government has approved wage revisions for PSU General Insurance staff and NABARD employees, plus pension hikes for RBI and NABARD retirees, benefiting over 92,000 people with ₹10,000 crore cost.

January 23, 2026

10 Soldiers Killed in Army Vehicle Accident in Jammu and Kashmir; Tributes Paid

Ten brave soldiers died after an Army vehicle fell into a deep gorge on Bhaderwah-Chamba road in Jammu and Kashmir. A wreath ceremony was held to honor them, led by Lt Gen P.K. Mishra and attended by top officials. The soldiers' bodies were sent to their hometowns for last rites.

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.