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

Sharp Cold Hits Punjab and Haryana, Temperatures Dip Below Average

Punjab and Haryana shivered on January 11 as minimum temperatures dropped below seasonal averages. Bathinda and Hisar recorded the coldest spots with fog lowering visibility in some areas.

January 11, 2026

Tamil Nadu Information Commission fines petitioner ₹10,000 for RTI abuse

The Tamil Nadu Information Commission penalized S. Krishnaramanujam ₹10,000 for misusing the RTI Act and hindering officials by flooding them with requests. Officials may recover the fine under the Revenue Recovery Act if unpaid.

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

Kashmir Cold Wave Deepens: Dal Lake Freezes as Temperatures Plunge Below Zero

Kashmir saw a harsh cold wave with freezing temperatures dropping as low as minus 8.6°C in Shopian. Dal Lake and other water bodies froze under clear skies during 'Chilla-i-Kalan', the 40-day cold spell ending January 30.

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

Delhi AQI improves to ‘poor’ but smog and cold continue on January 11

Delhi woke up to a chilly 6.6°C and a thin smog on January 11. Air quality improved from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ with an AQI of 298, yet several areas recorded AQI above 300. The smoky haze and cold weather continued after rain and heavy pollution over the weekend.

January 11, 2026

Jaipur's Kathputli Nagar Keeps Ancient Puppet Art Alive with Vibrant Folk Shows

In Jaipur’s Kathputli Nagar, 250 families handcraft and perform Kathputli puppets, a traditional Rajasthani folk art. These colorful wooden dolls, celebrated for decades, tell tales of kings and heroes through lively street and stage shows.

January 11, 2026

US Families Face Huge Electricity Bills as Energy Costs Soar Amid Policy Changes

Millions of Americans are battling soaring energy bills. Utility debts rise while clean energy project cuts and AI data demands push prices up. Winter heating costs jump 9.2%.