January 22, 2026
NIA court in Kolkata gives 10-year jail to man in LeT recruitment case
A Kolkata NIA court sentenced Sayyad M. Idris to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for recruiting Muslim youths for Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. He was also fined ₹70,000. The case involved a Pakistan-backed conspiracy targeting West Bengal.
Army Vehicle Slips into Gorge in J&K, 10 Soldiers Killed, 11 Injured
An Army vehicle skidded and fell into a deep gorge in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11. Rescue operations are ongoing.
CESC Opens Mandya’s First Public EV Fast-Charging Station to Boost Green Energy
CESC has inaugurated Mandya’s first public EV fast-charging station to support electric vehicle users. The facility can charge three cars at once and offers quick charging through an app. More centers will follow to promote green energy and reduce pollution.
Blast at Chhattisgarh Steel Plant Kills 6 Workers, Injures 5
A blast at Real Ispat and Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh's Bakulahi village killed six workers and injured five. Officials say hot dust caused severe burns. Rescue is ongoing.
APERC to set strict rules on DISCOM purchases to curb corruption and high costs
APERC chief P. Venkata Rama Reddy announced upcoming guidelines to check DISCOM procurement and stop corruption after complaints on costly transformer purchases. The commission noted ₹4,478 crore true-up charges from SPDCL and pledged detailed investigations.
UAE Travellers Book Summer 2026 Trips Early Amid Visa Delays and Rising Costs
UAE travellers are planning summer 2026 holidays unusually early. Long visa waits and rising flight and hotel prices push bookings as early as January. Many want to avoid missing travel dates and high costs.
South Africa Police Minister Admits Gangs Still Overpower Law Enforcement
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia admits South African gangs remain undefeated amid rising murders and complex violence, especially in Eastern and Western Cape. The crime wave shows no sign of stopping despite anti-gang units.
Kuwait Now Requires Official Approval for Vehicle Exhaust Repairs to Cut Noise Pollution
Kuwait mandates official permits before exhaust repairs for vehicles and motorcycles. Owners must get clearance, fix only at authorized workshops, and pass follow-up checks. This move aims to reduce noise pollution and improve road safety.
Supreme Court Refuses Wide Ruling on Stampede Prevention, Advises MHA and ECI Approach
The Supreme Court declined to issue broad guidelines on stampede prevention at large events. It directed the petitioner to seek action from the Home Ministry and Election Commission instead.
Japan Halts World's Biggest Nuclear Plant Hours After Restart Over Alarm
Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant stopped reactor six hours after its restart due to an alarm. Despite the shutdown, authorities confirm stability and no radiation leaks.
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