January 10, 2026

Hyderabad sees heavy traffic as Sankranti festival travel hits peak

Hyderabad’s roads clogged Friday evening with a flood of buses and cars leaving the city for Sankranti holidays. Traffic police deployed extra staff to ease jams at key spots like MGBS, railway stations, and major roads.

January 10, 2026

Trump's Warnings Influence Iran's Mixed Protest Response Amid Deadly Crackdowns

Iran sees its biggest protests in decades. Tehran's security shows restraint, while smaller cities face deadly crackdowns. Trump warns of strong US action if protesters die. Supreme Leader Khamenei calls protests foreign sabotage. The regime balances harsh repression with cautious moves in the capital.

January 10, 2026

Calcutta High Court Adjourns ED Raid Case on I-PAC Till Jan 14 After Courtroom Chaos

The Calcutta High Court has postponed hearing on Enforcement Directorate raids at I-PAC and Mamata Banerjee’s involvement till January 14. Courtroom chaos stopped the session.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Govt Sends Hubballi Disrobing and Ballari Firing Cases to CID Probe

Karnataka handed 10 cases from two major incidents to CID. The Hubballi woman's disrobing and Ballari firing cases stirred huge political tension. Both BJP and Congress are involved. Home Minister confirms police did not strip the woman and promises a detailed investigation.

January 10, 2026

Madras High Court Orders SASTRA University Eviction From Govt Land for Prison

The Madras High Court has ordered SASTRA University to vacate 31.37 acres of government land in Thanjavur within four weeks. The land is needed to build a prison. The court rejected university's petitions and noted the government can refuse alternative land offers.

January 10, 2026

Attorney-General Says New Data Law Does Not Weaken RTI Act Transparency

Attorney-General R. Venkataramani states the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, does not dilute the Right to Information Act, 2005. He explains balance between privacy and transparency remains intact despite amendments sparking concerns.

January 10, 2026

NGT Rules Tent City on Ganga Riverbed in Varanasi Violates Environmental Laws

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) found the Tent City in Varanasi, set up on the Ganga riverbed in 2023, broke environmental laws. The project, inaugurated by PM Modi, must pay environmental compensation promptly, says the NGT.

January 10, 2026

Wild Elephant Kills Two More in Jharkhand; Death Toll Reaches 17 in Nine Days

A wild elephant in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district killed two more people, including a minor, on January 9. The tusker’s attacks have claimed 17 lives in nine days. Forest officials are working hard to control the rogue elephant using drones and tranquilizers.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka Govt Forms Greater Mysuru City Corporation Covering 341.44 Sq Km

Karnataka government has officially expanded Mysuru City limits to create Greater Mysuru City Corporation. It now covers 341.44 sq km including Mysuru, Hootagalli, and nearby villages. Public feedback invited for 30 days before final approval.

January 9, 2026

Switzerland's Deadly New Year Bar Fire Kills 40, Owners Held for Manslaughter

A deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana killed 40 young people. Owners arrested amid safety probe. The nation mourns and safety checks increase.