January 11, 2026

US and Allies Launch Major Strikes on ISIS in Syria After Deadly December Attack

The US and allied forces hit Islamic State targets in Syria in a big retaliation. This strikes back after the Dec 13 Palmyra attack that killed 3 Americans. The operation, called Hawkeye Strike, aims to weaken IS strongholds spread across Syrian deserts.

January 11, 2026

Man Arrested with 100 Skulls from Historic Philadelphia Cemetery Robberies

Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, was caught near Mount Moriah Cemetery with about 100 human skulls and body parts. He is linked to grave robberies at the abandoned historic site. Police found mummified remains and jewelry from disturbed graves. Gerlach faces multiple charges and is held on a $1 million bond.

January 11, 2026

Man Detained in Ram Temple Ayodhya for Allegedly Offering Namaz; Mental Health Claims Raised

Security at Ram Temple in Ayodhya detained Ahmed Sheikh for allegedly offering namaz inside the complex. His family claims he is mentally ill. Authorities are investigating how he entered the high-security area.

January 11, 2026

VTU Vice-Chancellor Criticizes Education as 48,000 Engineers Register for Yuva Nidhi Job Scheme

VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar expresses concern over 48,000 engineering graduates seeking Yuva Nidhi, urging professors to improve education quality and end illegal internships.

January 11, 2026

MBBS Course Suspended at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; Muslim Students Migrate

The MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu's Katra has been suspended unexpectedly, leading many Muslim students to leave the campus. The move came after protests and an NMC visit that found faculty and infrastructure lacking.