Kanjikode, Kerala | January 9, 2026 A deeply disturbing case of child abuse has come to light in northern Kerala, sending shockwaves through the state and reigniting concerns over child safety within domestic spaces. Police have arrested a woman for allegedly inflicting severe burns on the private parts of her five-year-old stepdaughter using a heated

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Itanagar | Jan 9, 2026 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday described the Public Investment Board’s (PIB) approval of the 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project as a landmark step for both the state and India’s clean energy transition. The project, to be implemented jointly by NHPC and the Arunachal Pradesh government, is

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The Supreme Court on Friday refused to issue general or omnibus directions concerning allegations of harassment faced by stray dog feeders and caregivers, making it clear that such complaints fall squarely within the domain of law and order and must be addressed through established statutory mechanisms. The court emphasised that it cannot examine or adjudicate

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The Supreme Court on Friday sent out a strong message on professional ethics within the legal fraternity, observing that lawyers who seek to contest bar council elections must be held to higher standards of ethical conduct. The apex court refused to entertain a plea by a Telangana-based lawyer who had been barred from contesting the

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With India’s 77th Republic Day just days away, preparations in the national capital are entering their final phase, and so is public interest in attending the iconic celebrations. To facilitate public participation, the Ministry of Defence has officially opened ticket sales for key Republic Day events, including the Republic Day Parade, the full dress rehearsal

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A devastating road accident in Indore in the early hours of Friday claimed the lives of three young people, including the daughter of senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh home minister Bala Bachchan and the son of a state Congress spokesperson. The incident has sent shockwaves through political circles in Madhya Pradesh, triggering an

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The Congress on Friday launched a dual-pronged attack over the stalled India–United States trade deal, using sharp political satire to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi while also pushing back strongly against remarks made by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The episode highlighted not only growing domestic political sparring over India’s foreign policy posture but also

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In a move aimed at making Aadhaar-related communication more accessible, relatable and people-friendly, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday unveiled a new official mascot named ‘Udai’. Designed to act as a resident-facing communication companion, Udai is intended to simplify complex Aadhaar information and strengthen public engagement with India’s foundational digital identity system.

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In a stinging indictment of prison security lapses, the Bombay High Court at Goa has said it “shocks the conscience” that mobile phones and even mobile charging points were found inside the Central Jail at Colvale in North Goa, allegedly without the knowledge or consent of prison authorities. The court expressed grave concern over the

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Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to file a petition alleging obstruction in its ongoing money laundering probe, following the unexpected arrival of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the residence of Pratik Jain, director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, during raids conducted by the agency on Thursday. Background of the Raids The

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