Magh Mela 2026: Good news for pilgrims as Indian Railways offers extra…at Prayagraj Railway station, check details

Indian Railways has added temporary train stops at Prayag, Rambagh, and Jhunsi stations during Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj to help millions of pilgrims travel comfortably, with improved facilities and reduced crowding.
CHILLING video shows Punjab AAP Sarpanch Jarmal Singh shot dead in broad daylight at Amritsar wedding

According to the DCP, Jarnail Singh had come to Amritsar to attend a wedding ceremony at the Marigold Marriage Palace. The attack took place between 2.30 pm and 3 pm on Sunday, shortly after the bride and groom had left, police said.
Umar Khalid’s FIRST reaction after SC denies bail in Delhi riots case: ‘Ab yahi…’

Student activist Umar Khalid, who was denied bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi riots case, has become hopeless as he said that now jail has become his life. Banjyosna Lahiri, Khalid’s partner, shared that Khalid was happy and relieved for the co-accused who were granted bail, despite his own denial. Sharing Khalid’s reaction on X, Lahiri wrote, “I am really happy for the others, who got bail! So relieved, Umar said. “I’ll come tomorrow for Mulaqat”, I replied. “Good good, aa jana. Ab yahi zindagi hai”.
Umar Khalid’s FIRST reaction after SC denies bail in Delhi riot case: ‘Ab yahi…’

Khalid remains in Tihar jail as the Supreme Court, in its verdict, denied his and Sharjeel Imam’s bail, while granting bail to five other activists in the same case-Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmad.
Andhra: Gas leak at ONGC oil well in Konaseema triggers fire, mass evacuation

ONGC officials have reached the site to assess the situation and analyse the cause of the incident.
70 years of India’s Thorium research, breakthrough comes from US startup, what role did BARC’s Anil Kakodkar play at private firm?

After 70 years and billions spent on thorium research, BARC missed the commercial breakthrough. US startup Clean Core developed ANEEL thorium fuel with Dr Anil Kakodkar in an advisory role.
Delhi’s EV policy 2.0: Govt to pay owners of old fuel cars for conversion into EVs, check new policy measures

The Delhi government has introduced a new vehicle rule aimed at reducing air pollution. It will provide a Rs 50,000 subsidy for the first 1,000 cars that need modifying to push people to convert their diesel/petrol cars into electric vehicles (EVs). The move is beneficial for those considering scraping or dumping their old vehicles as they would now receive an upgraded version of their old car along with an incentive.
India issues travel advisory for Iran amid protests, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel

The protests against worsening economic conditions began in Tehran around nine days ago.
From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026

Several court hearings and policies affecting education, health and more will roll out in the new year.
First trial over law enforcement’s delayed response to Uvalde school shooting set to begin

Former Uvalde schools police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts of child endangerment for those killed and hurt in the 2022 shooting.