Sacked IAS Puja Khedkar, family drugged, tied with ropes by Nepali house help at Pune Bungalow; mobile, valuables looted

Ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who was accused of faking her ‘disability’ to secure additional UPSC attempts, and reservation, has come into spotlight once again. Khedkar has made allegations that a house help had drugged her and her parents, Dilip and Manorama Khedkar.
Kashmiri man Ahad Sheikh attempted to offer namaz at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, raised slogans; detained; family says, ‘mentally…’

Row erupted after a Kashmiri man allegedly attempted to offer namaz inside Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. The UP police has detained the man, identified as Ahad Sheikh, who is also alleged to raise slogans, when security officers tried to stop him.
MGNREGA Bachao Sangram: Security beefs up outside PM Modi’s public outreach office in Varanasi ahead of NSUI’s march

The party has announced the launch of the first phase of its 45-day ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ across all states, districts, blocks, and gram panchayats. On January 3, Venugopal said the CWC had finalised the future strategy on MGNREGA and approved a structured campaign titled “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram.
BMC elections 2026: Fadnavis-led Mahayuti alliance makes BIG promises in manifesto; AI to track illegal Bangladeshis, 10000 new buses, and more

While addressing the crowd, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, “We’ll free Mumbai from Bangladeshis. We’ve deported the highest so far. With AI, we’ll identify and deport 100% Bangladeshis.”
Somnath Temple marks 1000 years: PM Modi offers prayers, participates in Omkar Mantra chanting

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he felt “blessed” to be in Somnath, calling it a proud symbol of our civilisational courage.
Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport: Spread across 1,332.80 acres, Andhra Pradesh’s 8th airport to connect 2 major ports, highway corridors; check details here

The State Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district, in a boost to Andhra Pradesh’s aviation and industrial infrastructure. Dagadarthi will become state’s 8th airport. Planned in multiple phases, the airport will be developed on 1,332.80 acres.
High voltage drama in Bengal: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack on convoy by TMC workers, sits on ‘dharna’ in Police station

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari sat on a protest inside the Chandrakona police station, demanding registration of an FIR after he alleged that his convoy was attacked by Trinamool Congress workers at Paschim Medinipur on Saturday night.
Delhi AQI: Air quality improves to ‘poor’ category, cold wave eases slightly, AQI at…; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi’s air quality remained poor on Sunday with an AQI of 298, though several areas continued to record very poor pollution levels above 300. Cold wave conditions persisted as temperatures stayed low, while IMD issued a yellow alert for fog across the capital.
UP HORROR: Mother killed trying to save 20-year-old daughter from abduction in Meerut, Opposition slams gov for ‘lawlessness’

50-year-old Dalit woman was killed in Meerut while trying to protect her daughter from alleged abductors. The accused remains absconding as police intensify search operations. Authorities announced financial aid for the family and heightened security, drawing strong political reactions.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh has transformed its limitless potential into tangible outcomes

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Uttar Pradesh has transformed itself into an investor-friendly, industrially vibrant hub during an EV plant inauguration in Lucknow. Union Defence minister was also present at the event.