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Masked criminals tried to rob a cash van in Puglia, Italy. They bombed a vehicle on the highway and fired indiscriminately at the police with AK-47s. Due to the promptness of the police, the robbery was foiled and two miscreants were arrested. The remaining robbers fled away after snatching the vehicles of the passersby. This incident was like a Hollywood movie.
This article highlights the growing digital and physical threats to children in India. Digital threats include mobile addiction, loss of memory and concentration from screen time, and foreign cultural influences. Physical threats include missing children and human trafficking, with online grooming also being a factor. Experts have stressed on digital discipline and parental awareness, as well as the need for effective enforcement of laws.
Due to the influence of Purushottam month, Magh Mela of Prayagraj will last for 50 days in the year 2027, which will be held from 15 January to 6 March. Kalpavas in this fair, which starts from Makar Sankranti and continues till Mahashivratri, will start from January 22. According to Acharya Devendra Prasad Tripathi, Purushottam month comes after about three years, due to which the dates of festivals get extended and auspicious works remain prohibited.
Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itu announced that the Public Safety Act PSA will be removed as soon as Jammu and Kashmir gets statehood. He said that during the PDP-BJP government, youth were sent to jails outside the state. Itu clarified that upon taking control of the Home Department, the PSA and related matters would be reviewed, and youths lodged in outside jails would be brought back. This statement came amid heated debate in the assembly.
A tragic accident took place on the Delhi-Dehradun Greenfield Highway under construction in Baghpat, in which two cousin brothers returning from a wedding died when their car collided with a parked truck. Both their fathers are home guards. Meanwhile, a video of youth doing dangerous stunts with Thar and other vehicles on the Delhi-Saharanpur highway has also gone viral, on which the police is taking action.
Abdul Rehman, a prisoner in Faridabad's Neemka jail, was murdered with a sharp weapon during a fight. Abdul Rehman was arrested in June 2025 on charges of conspiracy to blow up Ayodhya. Arun Chaudhary of Jammu and Kashmir is accused of murder, who was already in jail. Tigaon ACP said that the police will investigate along with the magistrate. The reason for the fight is still unknown.
Everyone thinks the same thing - what to eat instead of sugar which does not harm health and also maintains the taste of the tongue? Yes, if you too are in a dilemma about giving up sweets, then there is no need to worry further. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals has revealed the safest and healthy alternative to sugar.
Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal has taken a tough stance on haphazard digging of roads and ignoring safety standards. Road cutting permission of seven construction agencies has been canceled due to lack of improvement despite repeated warnings. Now these agencies will not be able to dig further. The District Magistrate has directed the Public Works Department and other concerned departments to repair the roads within 10 days.
Minister Ashish Sood met the family of Kamal, who lost his life after falling into the pit of Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. Kamal's father Naresh Dhyani demanded punishment and justice for the culprits, so that such incidents do not happen in future. The minister assured the family of all possible assistance and justice, and also directed for strict action if any negligence is found. Also promised to improve the government system.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus talked about his team's challenges in international cricket. He cited the lack of opportunities to play against big teams regularly as the main hindrance. Erasmus described T20 leagues as important for skill development of players and the expansion of cricket in associate countries. He expressed confidence that with the right mindset, teams like Namibia can make a big impact in world cricket.