January 5, 2026

Son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh Booked for Hit-and-Run in Raipur, Victim in Critical Condition

Balwant Singh, son of BJP MLA Renuka Singh, is booked for rash driving after hitting a biker in Raipur. The victim is critically injured and hospitalised.

January 5, 2026

Massive Natural Gas Blowout Sparks 25m Flame at ONGC Well in Andhra Pradesh

A giant fire erupted at ONGC's Mori-5 gas well near Irusumanda village, Andhra Pradesh, causing urgent evacuations and a cooling operation. Experts and officials are working to control the blaze and stop the gas leak.

January 5, 2026

Gujarat Suspends IAS Officer Rajendrakumar Patel After ED Arrest In ₹10 Crore Bribery Case

Gujarat government suspends IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel after his arrest by the ED in a ₹10 crore bribery-linked money laundering case. Patel allegedly fixed bribe rates to approve land use changes, with a detailed bribery account found by investigators.

January 5, 2026

11 Dead Monkeys Found in Tumakuru Forest Suspected Food Poisoning

The Forest Department found 11 dead monkeys, including two langurs, in Tumakuru district. Preliminary tests point to food poisoning. Investigation continues.

January 5, 2026

All 116 Injured Identified in Swiss Bar Fire; Bodies of 40 Dead Repatriated as Investigation Grows

Authorities have identified all 116 people hurt in the Swiss bar fire that killed 40 young partygoers. Italian victims' bodies were sent home. The bar owners face legal probes.