Charging of portable electronic devices and power banks during air travel has been banned in India. DGCA has issued these guidelines after incidents of fire in lithium batteries. Now power banks will be allowed to be kept only in handbags and not in the overhead bin. Passengers must immediately inform cabin crew if heat or smoke is emitted from any equipment.
In Uttar Pradesh, due to severe cold and fog in the state, schools up to 8th will remain closed till January 15 and schools from 9th to 12th will remain closed till January 5. Apart from UP, schools will remain closed in Rajasthan till January 5 and in Punjab till January 8.
Amidst the continuous atrocities on Hindus in the neighboring country Bangladesh, Kolkata Knight Riders KKR had bought Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL auction for a huge amount of Rs 9.20 crore, which was facing continuous protests in India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made this announcement while chairing the meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Home Ministry in Sri Vijayapuram in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday. Issues related to national security, disaster management, cyber security and regional infrastructure were discussed in the meeting. Shah said that guidelines have been issued for standardization of forensic science departments.
Venezuela has been America's target for a long time. Sometimes President Nicolas Maduro was the target of US President Donald Trump for drug smuggling in America, and sometimes for leftist dictatorial rule. America had been besieging Venezuela for several months. Trump wanted Maduro to leave the country himself.
The barbaric mentality of superstition once again trampled humanity in Assam. In Beloguri Munda village of Karbianglong district, a mob of villagers surrounded a husband and wife and brutally killed them on suspicion of witchcraft and after the murder, their bodies were burnt in front of their house. Police have so far arrested 18 accused, including four women, in this heart-wrenching case.
The Union Home Ministry has handed over the investigation of terrorist conspiracy related to ricin poison from Gujarat ATS to NIA. ATS had arrested Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed, Azad Suleman Shaikh and Mohammad Suhail Mohammad Salim on November 9. They are accused of planning a major terrorist attack using weapons and chemical substances. A case has been registered against them under UAPA and Arms Act.
Abdul Rehman Shah, a barber in Palghar district, has been arrested for allegedly playing anti-national and inflammatory songs related to Kashmir in his shop. Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar police took this action on the complaint of local residents. The accused had been warned earlier also, but he continued the activity. A case has been registered against him under section 1971D of the Indian Judicial Code.
The result of Bihar STET exam can be released soon. Candidates who appeared in the examination will be able to check their results by visiting the official website bsebstet.com. The examination was conducted between 14 and 31 October.
Former AEC Chairman Anil Kakodkar has dismissed fears of a threat from the nuclear device lost on Nanda Devi in 1965. He told that the capsule containing plutonium was extremely strong, due to which the possibility of it disintegrating is negligible. The device was part of a CIA mission to spy on China, which was lost due to a snow storm.
The Army uses about 200 variants of ammunition and precision ammunition in its weapon systems. Through focused policy reforms and engagement with industry, more than 90 per cent of these have been indigenized and are being sourced domestically. This has strengthened the long-term combat capability of the army.
The Calcutta High Court, while rejecting the order of the District Court in the POCSO case, has said that the victim cannot be called to the court again after taking her testimony. The law provides dignity and mental security to the victim. He also protects her rights.
On Friday, villagers attacked a young man accused of abducting a girl in Luni area of Jodhpur in Jasthan, broke his arms and legs and cut off his nose with a sharp weapon. They also beat up and broke the vehicle, after which the attackers ran away. The young man has been admitted to the hospital in a bloody condition.
The year 2026 will prove to be a big upheaval in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament. Elections will be held on a total of about 75 seats in April, June and November this year, which include many senior leaders and 6 Union ministers. The biggest blow will be to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which after the Lok Sabha will now be completely out of the Rajya Sabha.
The Education Ministry is opening its centers in all universities and higher educational institutions to revive the Indian knowledge tradition and connect the new generation with it. Undergraduate, postgraduate and mid-courses will be started in these centres. So far, about a dozen institutes have designed more than 40 courses, including IIT Madras and Mandi. Its objective is to make students feel proud of the ancient knowledge tradition of the country.
The last date to apply for the posts of Work Inspector Mechanical from BTSC is near. Candidates who have not yet applied for these posts. They can register by visiting the official website.
A woman constable was manhandled and her clothes were torn during anti-mining violence in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on December 27, 2025. The video of this incident has gone viral on social media. Congress has accused the BJP government of failing on the front of women's safety and law and order regarding this horrific incident. This incident raises serious questions on the safety of women policemen.
New Year party turns into tragedy in Hyderabad. The health of 17 people deteriorated after eating food at a party in Jagadgiri Gutta, leading to the death of a 53-year-old man. 15 other people are seriously ill and admitted to hospital. Police are investigating the possibility of spurious liquor and food poisoning, samples of leftover food have been sent for testing.
The predictions of the famous French astrologer Nostradamus have often proved true, making people curious to know his predictions for 2026. Many shocking things have been written in his book 'Les Prophecies' for 2026. These include the death of a popular person due to lightning, the Ticino region of Switzerland being drenched in blood and the prediction of a night attack by a huge swarm of bees, which is being linked to political developments.