January 4, 2026

OBC Students Protest at UAS Dharwad Over Delayed Scholarships and Poor Facilities

OBC students at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, protest against delayed scholarships and poor hostel conditions. They demand immediate funds and better support for sports and academics.

January 4, 2026

Hyderabad’s 1st Big Hot Air Balloon Festival to Soar From Jan 16

Hyderabad will host its first big hot air balloon festival from January 16 to 18, with flights and night glow shows. International pilots from 15 countries will take part. Bookings open soon via BookMyShow and District app.

January 4, 2026

Dubai Police Warns Job Seekers of Fake Visa and Job Fraud Scams

Dubai Police urges caution as scammers target job seekers with fake work visas and job offers, asking for upfront payments. Always verify and use official channels to stay safe.

January 4, 2026

Niger State to Reopen Schools After November Mass Abduction of 250 Students

Niger state announces schools will reopen from January 12 in secure areas following the rescue of 250+ students kidnapped in November. Security remains a top priority amid ongoing attacks.

January 4, 2026

Belgian PM’s Cat Maximus Charms With Witty Instagram, 142K Followers

Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s grey rescue cat, Maximus, has gained over 142,000 Instagram followers. The cat shares funny and subtle political posts, offering a warm, behind-the-scenes glimpse of Belgian politics.

January 4, 2026

Parliament Passed Key Bills Amid Disruptions; Monsoon Session Productivity Only 31%

Parliament passed many important Bills in 2025 despite disruptions over Operation Sindoor and electoral issues. Budget and winter sessions were productive, but monsoon session lagged at 31%. Key debates included Waqf Bill, Disaster Management reforms, and discussions on Vande Mataram.

January 4, 2026

Deadly New Year Blaze at Swiss Bar Kills At Least 40, Investigation Underway

At least 40 people, including minors and foreigners, died in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The community mourns deeply as authorities investigate the tragic blaze that started during New Year celebrations.

January 4, 2026

Haryana Women's Commission Acts on Faridabad Gang-Rape; Victim Stable Post-Surgery

Haryana Women's Commission is acting after a 25-year-old woman was gang-raped in Faridabad. The victim remains in hospital, stable after surgery. Police have arrested two men and sent them to judicial custody.

January 4, 2026

NIA Files Charge Sheet Against Two Shooters in 2024 Neemrana Hotel Firing Linked to Khalistani Terrorist

NIA charges Puneet and Narinder Lalli for the 2024 Neemrana hotel shooting connected to Khalistan Tiger Force. The duo allegedly used illegal weapons and threatened hotel owners while working under Arsh Dala.

January 4, 2026

China Demands US Release Venezuelan President Maduro After Capture

China has condemned the US for capturing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called the move illegal and urged the US to stop interfering in Venezuela.