January 13, 2026

Kerala School Students Compose Official Theme Song for State Arts Festival

Students from a Kerala government school have composed the official theme song for the State School Arts Festival 2026. Their creative work won statewide acclaim and praise from Higher Education Minister R. Bindu.

January 13, 2026

Two Kidnapped Children Rescued After Motorcyclist's Accident in Uttara Kannada

Two children kidnapped from a Dharwad school were rescued after their kidnapper met with an accident in Uttara Kannada. Police linked the accident to the case and arrested the accused, who has a past POCSO record.

January 13, 2026

Maharashtra ZP and Panchayat Samiti Elections on February 5, Counting on February 7

Maharashtra will hold elections for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis on February 5, 2026. Votes will be counted on February 7. The State Election Commission announced the schedule and enforcement of the model code of conduct.

January 13, 2026

Exiled Corsican Leader Alain Orsoni Shot Dead at Mother's Funeral, Police Seek Gunman

Alain Orsoni, exiled Corsican separatist leader, was shot dead at his mother's funeral in Corsica. Police say he died quickly after a long-range bullet hit him. Investigation links crime gangs. Orsoni's family has faced violence before.

January 13, 2026

Kothapet Police Recover ₹5 Lakh Gold Jewellery Bag Within 3 Hours in Guntur

Kothapet police in Guntur acted fast to recover a bag with gold jewellery worth nearly ₹5 lakh left in an auto rickshaw. They returned the valuables to a woman passenger within three hours of her complaint.

January 13, 2026

Jammu and Kashmir LG Sacks Five Govt Employees for Militant Links

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated five government employees for alleged militant ties with terror groups including Lashkar-e-Toiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The dismissed include a teacher, a driver, and a lineman.

January 13, 2026

Sharjah Charity Launches AED 130 Million Joud Campaign for Ramadan 2026

Sharjah Charity International kicks off the Joud 2026 drive with a goal of AED 130 million to aid two million people during Ramadan. The campaign promises speedy global support and unveils a new smart donation app.

January 13, 2026

Telangana Rushes to Shift Govt Offices by Jan 31 Deadline Amid AP Building Dispute

Telangana Government departments have 18 days left to move offices from rented spaces to government buildings by January 31, 2026. Many offices in Hyderabad can be relocated, but Andhra Pradesh's hold on some key buildings stalls the process. The state spends crores on rent while awaiting premises handover.

January 13, 2026

Kuwait Auctions Unused iPhones, iPads from National Assembly Stock

Kuwait's Ministry of Finance is auctioning unused iPhones, iPads, and routers from the National Assembly. The auction runs from Jan 11-14, 2026, with bids opened on Jan 21. Buyers can grab premium tech at bargain prices after inspection in person.

January 13, 2026

AP Transport Minister Warns Private Bus Operators Over Fare Hike During Sankranthi Festival

AP Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy warns private bus operators against charging extra fares during Sankranthi. APSRTC continues free women travel and launches cargo promotion drive.