January 1, 2026

Inebriated Man Attacks Railway Gatekeeper at Pudukottai, Arrest Made

A railway gatekeeper was attacked with a knife by an inebriated man at Pudukottai level crossing. The injured gatekeeper was hospitalized, and police arrested the suspect. Investigation continues.

January 1, 2026

Huge Fire Destroys Three-Storey Plastic Recycling Unit in Thamarassery, Kerala

A big fire broke out early Thursday at a plastic recycling factory in Thamarassery, Kozhikode. Flames took three hours to control. No one was hurt. A pickup van was lost. The cause is still under probe.

January 1, 2026

Hyderabad Records 5% Drop in Drunk Driving Cases on New Year’s Eve with 2,731 Bookings

Hyderabad police booked 2,731 drunk drivers on New Year’s Eve, down 5% from last year. Two fatal accidents occurred but were not linked to celebrations. Special enforcement and heavy police presence helped curb violations.

January 1, 2026

Deadly Explosion Hits Bar in Swiss Ski Resort Crans-Montana on New Year

A powerful explosion at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana kills and injures many. The blast struck just after midnight as tourists celebrated the New Year.

January 1, 2026

Opposition Charges Bias in Thane Election Nomination Rejections

Opposition parties slam returning officer for allegedly favoring Shiv Sena in Thane Municipal elections. Several nominations rejected, sparking protests and hunger strike plans.