Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP government has transformed Nagpur into a modern city and plans to make it among the best in India, citing rapid growth in infrastructure, jobs, industry and logistics
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack in Akola days ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls. Hidayat Patel, who is also the former district Congress president, sustained injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Akot
Tuesday saw heightened security alerts across India as several bomb threats were reported, prompting evacuations and search operations
Multiple courts and government offices across Gujarat received bomb threats, prompting heightened security measures, suspension of court proceedings, and intensive searches, though authorities later confirmed the threats were hoaxes
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a “drama” by contesting Latur civic polls separately, claiming the Mahayuti functions together in Mumbai and distributes money only after AIMIM entered the fray
The Congress leader said the US action was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. He further stated that the issue would be debated at the UN Security Council and warned against allowing one nation to act as a global hegemon
The local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneous protests, defying the order, prompting authorities to impose a curfew
Addressing a rally ahead of the Latur civic polls, Owaisi urged Muslims to strengthen their political leadership, saying minorities lacked political power despite forming a significant portion of the population
Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora intensified campaigning for Mahayuti candidates in South Mumbai
A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter chill. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand
The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings
The wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs
The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings
06 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | Mysuru | PTIThe wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs
06 January,2026 12:04 PM IST | | Archana DahiwalThe NIA has assumed charge of probing twin blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur district that injured two people. The explosions heightened tensions in the violence-hit state, triggering shutdown calls and demands for a transparent investigation as security forces intensified search operations under President’s Rule
06 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Manipur | PTIThe findings of the study have been published in the prestigious Journal of Materials Science
06 January,2026 10:13 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesAccording to officials, 398 patients had been admitted to hospitals so far following the outbreak
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Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)
According to information released by his office, Kalmadi’s mortal remains will be kept at his residence, Kalmadi House in Erandwane, until 2 pm on Tuesday to allow people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at Vaikunth Smashanbhumi in Navi Peth, Pune, at 3:30 pm
06 January,2026 10:06 AM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
Shortly after having food, around 33 students complained of vomiting and severe stomach pain
06 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Coimbatore | ANI
Suspected typhoid cases linked to a leaking water pipeline in Gandhinagar have risen to 108, with 18 new cases reported. Authorities said water contamination has been resolved and both reported deaths were not typhoid-related
05 January,2026 10:47 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh, while in Mumbai, two men were arrested for the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, with a search on for the third accused
05 January,2026 08:43 PM IST | Kaushambi | mid-day online correspondent
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A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.
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