January 3, 2026

Swiss Bar Fire Spread Fast Due to Sparklers Near Foam Ceiling, Killing 40

A deadly New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, spread quickly after sparklers on champagne bottles touched foam padding on the ceiling. At least 40 people died and 119 were injured. Officials are investigating fire safety, ceiling materials, and exit routes to understand how the blaze grew so fast.

January 3, 2026

Maharashtra Police Arrest Two Men for Raping Minor Migrant Girls in Beed

Two men arrested in Beed for allegedly raping two minor girls from migrant labourer families in Maharashtra. Families face pressure to withdraw complaints. Girls are now in custody and case is under court review.

January 2, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Undertrial Innocence Despite Serious Charges

The Supreme Court of India ruled that undertrials remain presumed innocent even in serious cases or stringent laws. Bail is the rule, jail an exception. This key order came in granting bail to DHFL’s Kapil Wadhawan amid a long, complex trial.

January 2, 2026

Colorado Woman Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack, Two Lions Euthanized

A woman hiker in Colorado died after a suspected mountain lion attack near Denver. Authorities euthanized two lions and are investigating the rare fatal attack.

January 2, 2026

Sparklers on Champagne Bottles Spark Deadly Swiss Bar Fire, 40 Dead

A deadly fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Day was likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles. The blaze killed 40 people and injured 119 in Crans-Montana. Authorities are investigating the fire safety measures and building regulations.