India

A Surat man has been arrested for allegedly recording his wife’s self-immolation instead of saving her during a marital dispute. Police booked him for cruelty and abetment of suicide after the woman succumbed to burn injuries

Delhi recorded 1,617 road accident deaths in 2025, the highest in seven years, according to official data. Fatal accidents and injuries increased despite enforcement and awareness drives, with police citing traffic density, speeding and violations as key reasons

Intelligence agencies have flagged a fresh ISI-backed plan to push drugs, arms and ammunition into Punjab, with Babbar Khalsa International leading the operation. The strategy aims to revive Khalistan activities and later route contraband into Jammu and Kashmir

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has penalised major e-commerce platforms for illegally listing and selling walkie-talkies operating on restricted frequency bands. The action follows the detection of nearly 17,000 non-compliant listings and violations of telecom and consumer protection laws

As many as 65 candidates from ten municipal corporations in Maharashtra were elected unopposed ahead of the January 15 civic polls, with the BJP accounting for the highest number. The State Election Commission shared the data as counting continued

Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh, has won the Jalna Municipal Corporation election as an Independent candidate. He defeated a BJP rival as counting continued for civic polls across Maharashtra

A 14-year-old Class 9 girl was found murdered in Kerala’s Malappuram district a day after she went missing. Police have detained a minor boy in connection with the case and said the investigation is progressing in a detailed manner

Pathanamthitta police booked Youth Congress leader Fenin Ninan for allegedly revealing a victim’s identity linked to expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s arrest. Ninan denies wrongdoing, plans legal challenge, while the victim alleges selective chat leaks to mislead the public

The Supreme Court has issued a final warning to the Telangana Assembly Speaker, directing him to decide pending disqualification petitions against three BRS MLAs within two weeks, expressing concern over repeated delays despite earlier court orders.

A 16-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu, Malappuram, reported missing on Thursday, was found dead on Friday in an isolated area near Thodiyapulam. Injuries suggest murder. Police are questioning a minor boy and have launched a detailed investigation

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off the Palamedu Jallikattu with 1,000+ bulls and 500 tamers. Actor Soori attended, prizes included cars and tractors. Over 2,000 police managed crowds; 57 injured. Finale set at Alanganallur January 17

Odisha government directed state universities and colleges to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement, reviewing performance, conduct, and integrity. Compliance reports must be submitted by January 31, ensuring adherence to service rules, natural justice, and government guidelines

Trends from 210 Mumbai municipal corporation wards show BJP-Shiv Sena alliance leading, poised to cross majority in BMC. Congress retained Latur, while NCP lagged in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Voter turnout was 52.94%, lower than 2017 elections

A daily wage labourer in Jodhpur was arrested for the prolonged sexual abuse of his two daughters. The crimes surfaced after the 15-year-old victim spoke out, revealing that her elder sister had been systematically exploited for over 12 years

The BJP announced the schedule for its national president election, with nominations on January 19, withdrawals the same day, and results on January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed, succeeding JP Nadda with top leadership backing

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh announced his new multi-lingual film with Vijay Sethupathi, titled *Slumdog – 33 Temple Road*. Produced by Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, and JB Narayan Rao, the action-packed drama is set for release in five Indian languages

The Supreme Court reprimanded a petitioner for misusing Article 32 to approach the top court despite a pending plea in the Bombay High Court, calling it a “gross misuse” of constitutional remedies and dismissed the petition

A four-year-old girl died when a nilgai crashed through her family’s car windshield in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Her parents were injured, and the animal, trapped inside the vehicle, was rescued by forest officials and is in critical condition

Following the discovery of 470 grams of gold ornaments in Lakkundi, Karnataka, authorities launched an excavation at Kote Veerabhadreshwara Temple. Archaeologists aim to uncover historical artifacts, inscriptions, and treasures, highlighting the village’s medieval prosperity and rich heritage

Amid Maharashtra civic polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called vote tampering “anti-national” as allegations surfaced that marker pen ink could be removed easily. The State Election Commission launched a probe and will revert to traditional ink for future elections

A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol 

Jharkhand Health Department issued an advisory to strengthen surveillance and preparedness against Nipah virus after two cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. Though no cases exist in Jharkhand, authorities urged vigilance, isolation readiness and public awareness due to high infection risk

The Supreme Court dismissed Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a removal motion and the parliamentary probe into corruption charges, clearing the way for impeachment proceedings to continue

As counting began for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, Shiv Sena leaders expressed confidence in a strong Mahayuti performance, citing consistent electoral outcomes and development work, even as controversies emerged over voting ink and phased counting delays