January 2, 2026

Girl Dies After Ragging, Sexual Harassment at Himachal College; Four Booked

Three students and a professor of a Himachal government college were booked for ragging and sexual harassment after a 19-year-old girl died in hospital. The charges were filed following a complaint by the victim's father.

January 2, 2026

Massive Fire Ravages Kerala Footwear Factory, 80% Destroyed

A huge fire hit a footwear factory in Malappuram, Kerala, destroying 80% of the unit. Over 10 fire tenders fought the blaze. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit.

January 2, 2026

Telangana Govt Says No Plans for New Elite Bars, Tackles Illegal Liquor Sales

Telangana's Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao clarifies no new elite bar approvals or liquor price hikes are planned. Over 11,000 cases of illegal liquor sales registered since Dec 2023, with active raids ongoing.

January 2, 2026

Toxic Tap Water Kills at Least Four in Indore Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

At least four people have died in Indore after contaminated tap water caused a severe diarrhoea outbreak. Over 200 people are hospitalized and thousands affected in Bhagirathpura neighbourhood. Officials say a pipeline leak let sewage mix with drinking water, sparking an investigation and urgent action.

January 2, 2026

Kerala DJ Alleges Police Damage Laptop During New Year Event; Inquiry Ordered

A DJ in Kerala claims police damaged his laptop while stopping a New Year event. Police deny the damage and say they acted after a scuffle. An inquiry has been ordered.