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13 dead monkeys were found on the roadside near Fatehpur village on Bandimata road in Chaubepur, Kanpur, due to which there is anger among the villagers. It is feared that the monkeys were killed by poisoning them and then thrown here. The bodies had turned blue. Police have started investigation and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem. VHP has demanded registration of a case in the matter.
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from an under-construction building while flying a kite in Tungan village of Sangrur. Harjot Singh was on the roof of a three-storey building with his friends when he fell down from the space left for the lift. The seriously injured child was taken to the hospital, but he died on the way while being referred to Patiala. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the family.
Cyber crime is increasing rapidly in Delhi, due to which people, especially middle-aged and elderly people, are becoming victims. In 2025, about Rs 1250 crore were defrauded from the people of Delhi. Police are running awareness campaigns and have opened cyber police stations, but the incidents of fraud are not decreasing. Digital arrests and investment frauds have become common, with people losing their hard-earned money.
The government departments of Punjab are not paying the electricity bills, due to which PSPCL is in financial crisis and has to take loans. Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought response from the state government and PSPCL on the PIL filed by Chandigarh resident Rajbir Singh. The petition objects to the outstanding dues of over Rs 2,582 crore and the sale of public assets, which has been described as unjust for the future.
Rajasthan basketball team participated in the 25th National Championship 2026 held in Udaipur. The senior Rajasthan team performed brilliantly and won the national title by defeating Maharashtra 28-13. In this victory B.S.R. Players from Sports Academy, Udaipur had an important contribution. Rajasthan team has been winning gold medals at the national level continuously for the last two years, the credit for which goes to the hard work of the players and dedicated coaches.
Now individual tap connections will be given instead of bulk in 829 covered colonies of Bhopal. After three years, this proposal has been sent to the council, which can be approved in the meeting on January 13. The project will cost approximately Rs 874 crore, which also includes smart meters. For this, consent of 70 residents will be required, and the maintenance will be the responsibility of the society.
Sales of products manufactured by prisoners in Odisha's Berhampur Circle Jail are set to double to Rs 14.53 lakh in 2025. Quality, reasonable prices and FSSAI certification have increased people's trust. Clothing, food and household products are making the prisoners self-reliant. The jail administration is now preparing to open a second sales outlet, which will help in the rehabilitation and skill development of prisoners.
An athletics player from Shamli stopped the child marriage arranged by her parents with the help of child helpline. He expressed his desire to bring glory to the country in education and sports. When his parents did not agree, he called 1098 and disclosed his minor age. The marriage was stopped due to the intervention of the District Probation Officer. In the last one year, 14 child marriages have been stopped in the district, of which this case was the most interesting.
Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association IMFMA has demanded the government to impose 5% GST on all fertilizers under the Fertilizer Control Order before the upcoming Union Budget 2026. He also urged for pending GST credit refund and introduction of a unified licensing system. The move will help farmers reduce farming costs, increase savings and provide better access to micronutrients, thereby benefiting the agriculture sector.
Dry cold continues in Uttarakhand, there is frost in the mountains and dense fog in the plains. It is extremely cold in the morning and evening, although there is respite from the sun during the day. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for frost and fog. Due to western disturbance around January 17, there is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh. Life in Mussoorie is also affected due to extreme cold.