January 2, 2026

20 Students Hurt as Overloaded School Bus Overturns into Canal in Khammam

A private school bus overloaded with around 60 students overturned and fell into a dry canal in Khammam district, injuring 20 children. The accident happened near Ganeshpadu village when the speeding bus lost control at a dangerous spot.

January 2, 2026

Kerala Govt Sanctions ₹3 Crore for Hi-Tech Sports Complex in Perumanna

Kerala’s state government has approved ₹3 crore to build a hi-tech sports complex in Perumanna, Kozhikode. The new center will feature an indoor stadium, swimming pool, and convention hall to boost local sports and community events.

January 2, 2026

India’s IT Ministry Orders X to Review Grok Chatbot Over Obscene Content Complaints

India's IT Ministry has ordered X, formerly Twitter, to review its AI chatbot Grok. The chatbot faces allegations of generating and sharing obscene images of women. The ministry demands removal of such content and compliance by January 5, 2026.

January 2, 2026

Sleeper Bus Crashes Into Unused Toll Booth Near Devanahalli, Five Injured

A speeding sleeper bus from Hyderabad to Mysuru crashed into an unused toll booth at Kannamangala, Devanahalli. Five people, including the driver, were hurt but are safe. Locals demand demolition of the unused toll booth fearing safety risks.

January 2, 2026

BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy Booked for Encroaching 5 Acres of Durgam Cheruvu

Madhapur police have registered a case against BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy for encroaching nearly five acres of Durgam Cheruvu lake. The complaint came from HYDRAA, which removed illegal structures used as a parking lot from the lake’s area. Investigation is ongoing.

January 2, 2026

Cyberabad SI Arrested for Taking ₹20,000 Bribe to Delete Complaint

A Sub-Inspector in Cyberabad was caught taking a ₹20,000 bribe to remove a complainant's name from a case. The officer had demanded ₹30,000 and already took ₹5,000 earlier. The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested him and is investigating further.

January 2, 2026

Bullet Killing Congress Worker in Ballari Not from Police Gun, Says Police

A Congress worker died in a clash in Ballari, with police saying the bullet was not from any police weapon. Five firearms seized, no arrests yet. CM Siddaramaiah orders detailed probe.

January 2, 2026

Farmer, Wife Found Burnt in Locked Hut in Tiruvannamalai, Probe Underway

A 55-year-old farmer and his wife were found charred to death inside their locked hut on farmland near Tiruvannamalai. Police suspect foul play and have launched a special probe to catch the killers.

January 2, 2026

BWSSB to Supply Ultra-Pure Water to Peenya Industrial Area via New Tertiary Treatment Plant

BWSSB plans to supply 4 MLD ultra-pure treated water to Asia's largest Peenya Industrial Area. ₹27 crore pipeline and new tertiary plant will ensure clean, non-potable water.

January 2, 2026

Saudi Airstrikes Kill 7 in Yemen Amid Fierce Southern Transitional Council Advance

Saudi warplanes struck Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council positions in Hadramawt, killing at least seven. The attack marks growing tensions between Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE over Yemen’s fragmented fight.