The first major celestial event of 2026 took place this weekend as the "Wolf Moon" reached its peak, illuminating the night sky over England. Appearing larger and brighter than a typical full moon, the lunar display arrived as a "supermoon," the fourth in a consecutive string of such events that began in late 2025.
Egg prices across India have surged to record levels this January, with retail rates in several major cities crossing 8 INR per unit. The sharp increase, often referred to as "eggflation," has been driven by a combination of peak winter demand, a seasonal dip in production, and a significant rise in poultry feed costs.
With the U.S. overseeing a transition in Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the spotlight is on the nation’s 303 billion barrels of oil—the largest reserves globally. Despite holding nearly 20% of the world’s crude, production has stalled at under 1 million barrels per day. The Trump administration’s plan to revitalize this "broken" infrastructure could reshape global energy markets.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday took a sarcastic swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that if President Donald Trump could capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, India should also bring back the masterminds of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks from Pakistan.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in federal custody in New York late Saturday, following a high-stakes US military operation in Caracas. In his first brief comments captured on video since extraction, a handcuffed Maduro was heard wishing "Goodnight" and a "Happy New Year" to federal agents as he was escorted into Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offices.
Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Sunday, January 4, jointly released their manifesto, "Vachan Nama," for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026.
According to the police report, the accused woman, identified as Priyanka, allegedly lured the lawyer into a trap where an obscene video was recorded without his consent in Rajasthan's Barmer. Using this footage as leverage, she and her accomplice, Kamal Singh, reportedly demanded Rs 40 lakh to keep the video private.
Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested a 25-year-old barber for allegedly playing "anti-national" songs at his salon in the Nalasopara area. The arrest, which took place on Saturday, January 3, followed a formal complaint from a resident who claimed the music was offensive and threatened communal harmony.
Reports from HBSE officials suggest the timetable could be uploaded to the board's official website as early as today, January 4. Once published, over five lakh students across the state will be able to download the comprehensive exam schedule in PDF format to begin their final preparations.
In an online post, the Elon Musk wrote 'Anyone using Grok to make illegal content will suffer the same consequences as if they upload illegal content'. The Tesla CEO was responding to a post on 'inappropriate images' generated by Grok.
The footage shows Sudha Chandran in what appears to be a 'trance-like' state during a Devi bhajan (hymn to the Goddess), requiring several bystanders to intervene and support her. The clip has ignited a range of reactions online, from spiritual reverence to calls for privacy.
Bhogapuram Airport, formally known as the GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport, a greenfield project, is being developed to replace the existing naval-controlled airport in Visakhapatnam. The new facility is designed to handle the region's growing passenger traffic while offering 24/7 civilian operations.
Chitra Santhe, organised by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, will take place along Kumara Krupa Road from 8 am to 8 pm. Now in its 23rd edition, the one-day event transforms a major stretch of the city into a pedestrian-only zone, drawing artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts from across Karnataka and other parts of the country.
Officials in Gujarat’s capital, Gandhinagar, have launched an emergency health response following a significant typhoid outbreak that has left over 100 people ill. As of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at least 104 patients, the majority of whom are children, are undergoing treatment at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital and other local facilities.
Hours after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by US forces in a high-risk military operation, US President Donald Trump posted an image of a handcuffed and blindfolded Maduro on his Truth Social account, triggering intense global reaction.
The transition to TAPS represents a significant financial undertaking for the state. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin noted that the government would bear the full additional contribution required beyond the employees' mandatory 10% share.
The Delhi Vidhan Sabha is turning to a specialized human solution to address a long-standing security and maintenance challenge: a troop of monkeys that has increasingly disrupted official proceedings. The PWD has officially invited tenders to hire individuals skilled in mimicking the sounds of langurs to deter the smaller rhesus macaques from the Assembly premises
The Ladki Bahin Yojana, which provides financial assistance to women across the state, has seen consistent monthly transfers, though expectations for a combined November-December payout were not met. While an official government notification is still pending, a media report claims that the December and January installments are likely to be credited together. If approved, eligible women would receive INR 3,000 in a single transaction.
A 25-year-old pregnant woman died shortly after giving birth in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Friday, January 2, after being forced to walk six kilometers through rugged terrain due to a lack of road connectivity and local healthcare facilities. Following the news of the deaths, local activists and tribal leaders have criticised the state government for its failure to provide basic human rights to the region’s indigenous population.
The police in Uttar Pradesh have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against seven people, including a police sub-inspector, following allegations that a theft suspect was tortured and forced to drink urine in Banda district. The incident, which has sparked significant public outcry, reportedly took place within the jurisdiction of the Bisanda police station
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