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Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Chennai airport on Sunday. Three flights, including those from Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad, had to be diverted to nearby airports due to low visibility. A private flight returned to Bengaluru. Some other flights also suffered minor delays, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Despite rising temperatures across the world, some areas are experiencing unusual cold, which has sparked debate among scientists. Judah Cohen of MIT believes that the warming of the Arctic is destabilizing the 'Polar Vortex', which is causing ice storms in America. However, other scientists say global warming is reducing extreme cold events, and it is too early to link any single event to climate change.
A half-burnt body of a youth was found in Alabada village of Sitapur on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Vimlesh alias Manu, resident of Itaunja, Lucknow, who worked as a laborer in Alabada. The villagers are suspecting murder, while the police are suspecting the possibility of burning while lighting a bonfire. DNA test will be conducted to identify the dead body. Police are investigating at various points.
Adampur team registered victory in the inaugural match
A seven-member committee has been formed to reduce road accidents in Firozabad. This committee will mark holding areas for vehicles along expressways, national highways and other routes. This initiative has been taken to prevent accidents due to fog in winter, where vehicles will be parked at designated places.
The 19th 'Walk for Life' walk was organized by CanSport at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Nearly six thousand people from Delhi-NCR participated to raise awareness about cancer and show solidarity with the victims. There were also people who had won the battle with cancer, doctors and students. The organizers gave the message of timely testing and better life. Cansupport provides free palliative care to critically ill patients in 7 states.
Cyber thugs kept a laborer in 'digital arrest' for three days in Chhola Mandir police station area of Bhopal. Posing as an NIA officer, he falsely accused the laborer of being associated with a terrorist organisation. By continuously monitoring him through video call, the thugs cheated him of Rs 1.5 lakh in the name of 'case settlement'. The police have registered a case and started investigation and have appealed to the citizens to immediately inform the police about such threats.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party has taken a big lead in the initial trends in Thailand's general election. After counting of about 80 votes, the party is far ahead of its rivals, due to which the path to government formation seems easy. At the same time, voters have given a two-thirds majority support to the draft of the new constitution, which will have a profound impact on Thailand's political stability.
Local people and public representatives protested against the poor condition of Burari Creek drain. Due to lack of regular cleaning of drains, filth, waterlogging and outbreak of mosquitoes are increasing, due to which there is a risk of diseases. There is also a possibility of accidents due to open drains. The protesters demanded cleaning of drains, strong boundary walls and permanent maintenance, warning that there would be a major agitation if the demands were not met.
Dr. SK Poddar has been elected president of Delhi Medical Association DMA in the 2027-28 elections. Dr. Jagdeep Chugh and Dr. Poonam Goyal were elected Vice Presidents for 2026-27. A total of 4279 voters voted. Dr. Poddar defeated Dr. Rajiv Sood. Focusing on issues like corruption and doctors' rights, the election was held between Karma and Swabhiman panels, in which Karma panel emerged victorious.