January 2, 2026

Colorado Woman Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack, Two Lions Euthanized

A woman hiker in Colorado died after a suspected mountain lion attack near Denver. Authorities euthanized two lions and are investigating the rare fatal attack.

January 2, 2026

Karnataka Plans Protest Against New Rural Employment Act, Eyes Own Scheme

Karnataka Congress condemns repealing of MGNREGA and may launch a movement against VB-G RAM G Act. The state plans its own rural job scheme to protect local livelihoods and panchayat powers.

January 2, 2026

Sparklers on Champagne Bottles Spark Deadly Swiss Bar Fire, 40 Dead

A deadly fire in a Swiss bar on New Year's Day was likely caused by sparklers on champagne bottles. The blaze killed 40 people and injured 119 in Crans-Montana. Authorities are investigating the fire safety measures and building regulations.

January 2, 2026

CPI(M) Kozhikode Chief Flags Major Errors in Draft Electoral Roll, Demands Election Commission Action

CPI(M) Kozhikode secretary M. Mehaboob alleges serious flaws in the draft electoral roll. Many voters wrongly excluded or misplaced. He urges urgent Election Commission action to protect voting rights.

January 2, 2026

IAS Officer Rajendrakumar Patel Arrested by ED in Gujarat Bribery Money Laundering Probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel in a bribery-linked money laundering case in Gujarat. The probe follows earlier arrests tied to land use approvals.

January 2, 2026

Telangana Assembly Demands Centre Withdraw New VB G RAM G Law, Restore MGNREGA

Telangana Assembly unanimously demands Centre revoke new rural job scheme VB G RAM G and bring back original MGNREGA to secure workers’ rights. CM A. Revanth Reddy says new law harms poor and women workers.

January 2, 2026

Trekking Banned at Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan Top in Anantnag for 2 Months

Authorities have banned trekking at popular Anantnag spots Margan Top, Chauhar Nag, and Sinthan Top for two months. The move follows security alerts highlighting risks in high-altitude areas. The ban aims to keep public safety intact and is strictly enforced by local police.

January 2, 2026

Supreme Court Panel Visits Bannerghatta National Park Over ESZ Reduction Petition

Chandra Prakash Goyal, from the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee, visits Bannerghatta National Park amid a petition against reducing its Eco-Sensitive Zone, focusing on wildlife and local farmer concerns. A report will be submitted before the next hearing on January 7.

January 2, 2026

Indore Water Crisis: Death Toll Rises Amid Contamination; Officials Transferred, Uma Bharti Demands Action

At least 5 deaths confirmed from contaminated water in Indore, with Congress alleging 15 fatalities. Madhya Pradesh shifts officials after public outcry. Former CM Uma Bharti calls for strict punishment amid ongoing health crisis affecting over 2800 people.

January 2, 2026

AI VTuber Neuro-sama Tops Twitch with 162,459 Subscribers, Beats Jynxzi

Neuro-sama, an AI-powered VTuber, has shocked the Twitch world by becoming the most subscribed streamer. With 162,459 subscribers, she leads by a huge margin over second-place Jynxzi. Created by programmer Vedal, Neuro-sama streams 24/7 using advanced AI, offering nonstop fun and engagement.