Massive avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg, viral video shows snow engulfing tourist area

CCTV footage from the area shows the sheer force of the avalanche, with snow sweeping through buildings and covering the surrounding landscape.
Budget session 2026-27 to begin today; Key dates, bills, and more, here’s all you need to know

The session will span 30 sittings over 65 days, concluding on April 2. The two Houses will adjourn for a recess on February 13 and reconvene on March 9 to enable the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various ministries and departments.
IndiGo cancellation: No flights to be operated to, from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till 11 February, here’s why

IndiGo on Tuesday announced the cancellation of its flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till 11 February. Earlier, the airline had cancelled flights to these destinations only till January 28.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital’s AQI rises to 273, air quality remains in ‘poor’ category; Check IMD forecast here

The air quality improved slightly from Tuesday, with the AQI at 294. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in smog, and the overall air quality continues to be in the ‘poor’ category.
Ajit Pawar’s plane crashes in Maharashtra’s Baramati, multiple injuries reported; First photo emerges

A chartered plane carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar, flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati crash-landed at 8.45 am on Wednesday morning. As per repport, Pawar was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections. Further details about the crash are awaited.
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM, dies in plane crash in Baramati

Indian politician Ajit Pawar, serving as the 8th Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, died in a plane crash on Wednesday (January 28), as reported by PTI. The politician was travelling with six others on the aircraft, which attempted to land in Baramati during a flight from Mumbai.
Who was Ajit Pawar? Deputy CM of Maharashtra dies in major plane crash in Baramati

NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is reportedly declared dead in a major plane crash. Who was Ajit Pawar? Son of ex-CM of Maharashtra’s brother.
Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

East Texas experienced some of the worst freezing rain. Dense forests and icy roads are making it more difficult to restore electricity.
What you need to know before voting in the Texas primary election

The Texas Tribune helps Texans vote by producing comprehensive voter guides for every major election. Find and share all our voting resources here.
Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed

Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.