January 11, 2026

Tamil Nadu Information Commission fines petitioner ₹10,000 for RTI abuse

The Tamil Nadu Information Commission penalized S. Krishnaramanujam ₹10,000 for misusing the RTI Act and hindering officials by flooding them with requests. Officials may recover the fine under the Revenue Recovery Act if unpaid.

January 11, 2026

Two KCP Militants Arrested in Manipur After Firing Incidents; Arms Cache Seized

Two active cadres of banned KCP (Noyon) were caught in Manipur’s Imphal West for suspected firing. Police recovered a pistol and large arms cache amid ongoing ethnic conflict and suspended state assembly.

January 11, 2026

Kashmir Cold Wave Deepens: Dal Lake Freezes as Temperatures Plunge Below Zero

Kashmir saw a harsh cold wave with freezing temperatures dropping as low as minus 8.6°C in Shopian. Dal Lake and other water bodies froze under clear skies during 'Chilla-i-Kalan', the 40-day cold spell ending January 30.

January 11, 2026

Uttarakhand Police Files FIR to Identify 'VIPs' in Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

Uttarakhand Police filed an FIR to identify VIPs linked to Ankita Bhandari's murder after the state urged a CBI probe. Political parties demand court-monitored investigation, and a bandh is planned Sunday.

January 11, 2026

Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar Keeps Ancient Puppet Art Alive with Vibrant Folk Shows

In Jaipur’s Kathputli Nagar, 250 families handcraft and perform Kathputli puppets, a traditional Rajasthani folk art. These colorful wooden dolls, celebrated for decades, tell tales of kings and heroes through lively street and stage shows.