January 1, 2026
DRI Busts Gold Smuggling at Mumbai Airport, Seizes ₹3.89 Crore Worth Gold
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold worth ₹3.89 crore at Mumbai airport from a passenger arriving from Bahrain. The gold was hidden in capsules inside a water tumbler. A probe is ongoing.
Teenager Charged for Starting Bushfire in Perth with Firecracker on New Year's Eve
A 19-year-old from Kalamunda is charged for sparking a dangerous bushfire near Perth after throwing a firecracker into dry grass. Over 160 firefighters battled the blaze that threatened homes and cut power to 2,000+ properties.
Russian Drones Attack Odesa, Injure Six Amid Russia-Ukraine War Tensions
Russian drones hit Odesa city overnight, damaging apartments and power stations, injuring six including children. Putin touted victory as peace talks advance.
Bihar Police Kill Maoist Leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai Encounter
Security forces killed Maoist leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai, Bihar. Malakar had a ₹50,000 bounty and was wanted for over 14 crimes. Two associates were arrested.
Goa Govt Disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch and Dismisses Panchayat Secretary Over Nightclub Fire
Goa government disqualified Arpora-Nagoa's sarpanch and dismissed its former panchayat secretary after a magisterial report on a nightclub fire that killed 25 people.
Jan 17, 2026
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