Stray dogs case: SC to impose heavy penalties on states for every dog bite death, says, ‘will be fixing heavy compensation’
During the hearing, the Supreme Court asked, “For every dog bite, for every death, we will be likely fixing heavy compensation for states for not making requisite arrangements.”
Maharashtra: Zilla parishads, panchayat samitis elections to be held on Feb 5; check details
The election schedule was announced a day after the Supreme Court extended the January 31 timeline for completing the poll process for local body elections by two weeks.
Operation Sindoor: India was ready to launch ground offensive, reveals army chief, warns against 8 terror camps still active in Pakistan
While addressing the annual press conference in the capital, he said the Armed forces had complete freedom to “act or respond” during Op Sindoor.
In major crackdown on gun culture, mafia lifestyle, Haryana police take down 67 songs from social media
In a major crackdown on spreading violence-related content, the Haryana Police have taken down 67 songs from all digital platforms that promote gang lifestyle and extol weapons and violence. The Haryana Police’s cybercrime unit has been deployed in monitoring social media and taking direct action.
Who is DB Venkatesh Varma? Senior Indian diplomat nominated by UN to chair its body on disarmament, check details
Senior Indian envoy DB Venkatesh Varma has been nominated by the UN Secretary General to chair the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for the 2026-27 period. The nomination is significant and historical as it marks the first time any Indian has held the position.
J-K: Multiple drone sightings reported near LoC, second time in 48 hours
The Indian Army responded by firing at the drones and launching a thorough search operation to look for any potential consignment drops. This marks the second such incident within just 48 hours, leading to a heightened state of vigilance along the LoC and the International Border.
PM Modi to shift to new office, residence after leaving South Block on Makar Sankranti, check details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up to shift his office to a new office on Makar Sankranti, January 14, Wednesday. His new office will be ‘Seva Teerth’ complex, that is built as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
Uttar Pradesh: Central government approves Rs 5700 crore Greenfield highway project, 112 km long elevated corridor to be constructed, check details
The highway will be built as an elevated corridor, with special ramps being constructed at Mahoba, Ghatampur, and Hamirpur to ensure connectivity to nearby towns and villages is not disrupted.
Fact Check: Were Indians arrested during Iran protests? Iranian ambassador sets record straight
The protests, which began over worsening economic conditions on the 28th of December and have since evolved into broader demonstrations opposing the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: No RAC, no VIP quota; Why it is expensive than Rajdhani Express? Fare sturcture explained
The Vande Bharat Sleeper will operate with a limited set of reservation quotas, covering senior citizens, women passengers, persons with disabilities (PwD), and the duty pass quota.