January 2, 2026

Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Melbourne House Fire

A 29-year-old woman faces murder charges after a deadly fire in Melbourne's Clyde North killed one man and injured two others. Police say victims knew her.

January 2, 2026

Free Prosthetic Limbs Camp for 300 in Dombivali on January 18

A free camp will provide prosthetic limbs to 300 people in Dombivali on January 18. Bharat Vikas Parishad, with Divyang Kendra, offers light, easy-to-use limbs for better mobility.

January 2, 2026

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 11 Karaikal Fishermen for Crossing Maritime Boundary

Eleven fishermen from Karaikal were caught by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line near Kodiyakkarai. Their boat was seized and they were taken to a Navy camp for questioning.

January 2, 2026

Hyderabad Water Supply Cut for 18 Hours on Jan 3-4 for Emergency Repairs

Water supply in parts of Hyderabad will be stopped from 10 a.m. on Jan 3 to 4 a.m. on Jan 4 due to urgent pipeline repairs and electricity work near Pedapur.

January 2, 2026

New Link Bridge in Hyderabad Cuts Travel Time by Half

Hyderabad's Minister Ponnam Prabhakar opened a new 48.2m link bridge connecting Chikkadpally and Domalguda, reducing travel time by nearly 50%. Built by GHMC for ₹6 crore, the bridge improves city infrastructure amid urban growth.

January 2, 2026

Telangana's Musi Rejuvenation Phase-I DPR Near Complete; ₹4,100 Crore ADB Aid Sought

Telangana's Musi Rejuvenation Project Phase-I DPR covering 21 km is almost ready. The state seeks ₹4,100 crore from ADB. Works to start post March 2026.

January 2, 2026

Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore Kills Up to 14; Contaminated Water Blamed

A deadly diarrhoea outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has caused between 4 and 14 deaths. Over 1,400 locals fell ill due to contaminated water from a pipeline leak.

January 2, 2026

Jana Sena Party urges Election Commission for urgent electoral roll update and remote voting in Andhra Pradesh

Jana Sena Party met Election Commission officials urging early Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. They pushed for remote voting for migrant workers and improved polling infrastructure to boost voter turnout.

January 2, 2026

Air India Pilot Found Drunk in Canada, Transport Canada Demands Investigation

A pilot flying for Air India failed two breathalyzer tests at Vancouver airport. Transport Canada called it a ‘serious matter’ and ordered Air India to submit a full investigation by January 26.

January 2, 2026

Hyderabad Breathes Toxic Air as New Year’s Firecrackers Drive Pollution to Severe Levels

Hyderabad saw dangerous air pollution on January 1, 2026, with AQI hitting a hazardous 432 in Badangpet. Firecrackers and traffic made the air thick and toxic, affecting all parts of the city.