January 11, 2026

Man Arrested with 100 Skulls from Historic Philadelphia Cemetery Robberies

Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, was caught near Mount Moriah Cemetery with about 100 human skulls and body parts. He is linked to grave robberies at the abandoned historic site. Police found mummified remains and jewelry from disturbed graves. Gerlach faces multiple charges and is held on a $1 million bond.

January 11, 2026

Man Detained in Ram Temple Ayodhya for Allegedly Offering Namaz; Mental Health Claims Raised

Security at Ram Temple in Ayodhya detained Ahmed Sheikh for allegedly offering namaz inside the complex. His family claims he is mentally ill. Authorities are investigating how he entered the high-security area.

January 11, 2026

VTU Vice-Chancellor Criticizes Education as 48,000 Engineers Register for Yuva Nidhi Job Scheme

VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar expresses concern over 48,000 engineering graduates seeking Yuva Nidhi, urging professors to improve education quality and end illegal internships.

January 11, 2026

Syrian Forces Deploy in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes with Kurdish Fighters

Syrian security forces took control of Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud after fierce clashes with Kurdish fighters left 22 dead. An explosive drone hit a government building as talks failed. Over 140,000 were displaced; surrenders and ceasefire talks follow.

January 11, 2026

MBBS Course Suspended at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; Muslim Students Migrate

The MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu's Katra has been suspended unexpectedly, leading many Muslim students to leave the campus. The move came after protests and an NMC visit that found faculty and infrastructure lacking.

January 11, 2026

Avakai-Amaravati Festival Ends with 7,000+ Visitors and Musical Tributes in Vijayawada

The Avakai-Amaravati Festival wrapped up in Vijayawada with over 7,000 attendees, musical acts by Chowraasta band and Javed Ali, plus a tribute to N.T. Rama Rao. The next edition is set for December 2026.

January 11, 2026

Telco Services Australia Earned $185m from Centrelink Contract but Paid No Corporate Tax

Telco Services Australia earned over $185 million in 2024-25 from a major Centrelink contract but reported no taxable income or corporate tax. Experts call for more transparency in government public contract awards.

January 10, 2026

CM Naidu Vows to Bring Top Global Universities and Quantum Tech to Amaravati

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu promises to attract top global universities to Amaravati and advance quantum computing within six months. He highlights growth in education and technology in Andhra Pradesh.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Plans New Medical Colleges in Ramanagara, Bagalkot; Kanakapura Waits

Karnataka government will soon propose medical colleges in Ramanagara and Bagalkot. Kanakapura’s college plan postponed due to hospital shortage. Recruitment steps underway.

January 10, 2026

India Launches Zero-Fatalities Road Safety Program in 100 High-Crash Districts

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Save Life Foundation target 100 districts with highest road crashes to cut fatalities by 50% by 2030 using data-driven methods.