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

Andhra Pradesh Launches Monitoring Units in 46 Cities to Boost Cleanliness Rankings

Andhra Pradesh government approved Project Monitoring Units in 46 Urban Local Bodies to improve sanitation and support Swachh Survekshan 2026. These units will provide real-time data and technical help to cities for better cleanliness performance.

January 5, 2026

TTD to Celebrate Ratha Sapthami with Seven Celestial Vahanams on Jan 25

TTD will observe Ratha Sapthami at Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple on January 25. Devotees will see the Goddess on seven vahanams. Special rituals and procession timings are announced.

January 5, 2026

Fisheries Chairman Slams BRS Leaders for Arrogance and Undermining Telangana

Mettu Saikumar, Fisheries Corporation Chairman, accuses BRS leaders of humiliating Telangana and ignoring democracy. He calls former CM KCR's Assembly absence a misfortune.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Customs Duty on Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity Supply

The Supreme Court has ruled that Adani Power Ltd is not liable to pay customs duty on electricity sent from its SEZ plant to Domestic Tariff Areas. The Court overturned a 2019 Gujarat High Court ruling and ordered refunds within eight weeks, saying the duty had no legal backing.

January 5, 2026

Odisha Doctors Stage Two-Hour OPD Boycott Demanding Central Pay Structure

Over 6,000 government doctors in Odisha boycotted OPD services for two hours demanding salaries per the Central pay structure and better career benefits. The Odisha Medical Services Association warns of a health crisis if demands go unmet.

January 5, 2026

Markapuram District Holds First Gram Sabha to Boost Cleanliness and Development

Markapuram district’s first Gram Sabha was held in Tippayapalem village focusing on cleanliness and local growth under Swachh Sankranti on January 5, 2026.

January 5, 2026

TTD Reviews Kalyana Mandapams to Boost Usage and Digital Services

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is reviewing its Kalyana Mandapams to improve usage. It plans better digital services like app upgrades and QR codes for devotees.

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

Iran’s Judiciary Vows No Leniency as Economic Protests Enter Second Week

Iran's judiciary says it will act firmly against rioters during ongoing protests over economic woes. Authorities distinguish peaceful protesters from violent rioters. The unrest spreads across 25 provinces amid currency collapse. US and Israel closely monitor the situation with warnings and solidarity statements.