January 11, 2026

Chhattisgarh Headmistress Suspended Over Exam Question Naming Dog 'Ram'

A government school headmistress in Chhattisgarh was suspended after a Class IV English exam included the dog's name 'Ram,' stirring religious protests. Officials initiated disciplinary action against the paper moderator as well.

January 11, 2026

Two KCP Militants Arrested in Manipur After Firing Incidents; Arms Cache Seized

Two active cadres of banned KCP (Noyon) were caught in Manipur’s Imphal West for suspected firing. Police recovered a pistol and large arms cache amid ongoing ethnic conflict and suspended state assembly.

January 11, 2026

Iran Protests Defy Deadly Crackdown Amid Harsh Internet Shutdown

Protesters in Iran continue to rally despite a deadly government crackdown that has killed and injured hundreds. The government imposed a severe internet blackout and warned protesters face the death penalty.

January 11, 2026

Uttarakhand Police Files FIR to Identify 'VIPs' in Ankita Bhandari Murder Case

Uttarakhand Police filed an FIR to identify VIPs linked to Ankita Bhandari's murder after the state urged a CBI probe. Political parties demand court-monitored investigation, and a bandh is planned Sunday.

January 11, 2026

Australia Faces Devastating Bushfires After Severe Heatwave, 350,000 Hectares Burned

Australia's southeast is battling fierce bushfires after a severe heatwave. Over 80 homes and hundreds of structures were lost, and thousands forced to evacuate. Authorities warn fires may burn for weeks amid continued emergency efforts.