Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Somnath as part of his three-day Gujarat visit, to participate in several events, including the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ and the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot. PM received a warm welcome from Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries
The United States launched “large-scale” strikes against ISIS targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawkeye. This action is a direct response to a December 13, 2025, ambush in Palmyra, which killed two American soldiers and a US civilian interpreter.
Iranian authorities have warned protesters they face the death penalty as an “enemy of God” following two weeks of nationwide unrest. At least 116 people have reportedly been killed and 2,600 detained. US President Donald Trump signaled a potential intervention, stating the US is ready to help.
A 1.5-month-old infant in Indore lost a thumb due to severe nursing negligence. A staff nurse, while carelessly using scissors to remove medical tape from the child’s hand, accidentally severed the thumb. The infant’s family has alleged gross medical malpractice and is seeking strict legal action. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 2 PM.
Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group founder and chairman Anil Agarwal and popularly known as the “Metal King’s” heir, passed away on January 7, 2026, at Mount Sinai Hospital in the United States. He was just 49 years old. Anil Agarwal shared on social media that Agnivesh was injured while skiing in the U.S.
PM Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that India is preparing with “full strength” to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Speaking at the inauguration of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conference, the PM highlighted India’s successful track record of hosting over 20 major international events in the last decade, including the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has broken his silence on a week of violent economic protests, dismissing US President Donald Trump as a “ranting American” who offers only “false promises and deception.” Following Trump’s warning that the US would “rescue” peaceful protesters if Tehran used violence, Khamenei vowed that “rioters must be put in their place.”
A major health crisis has hit Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where at least 104 people, including several children, have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated water. The incident occurred in the Pethapur area, with residents reporting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and severe stomach pain.
Election Commission (EC) has directed West Bengal election authorities to file FIRs against five suspended officials following the discovery of significant irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls. The action comes after a probe revealed unauthorized deletions and additions of voters, undermining the integrity of the upcoming electoral process.
Today the Venezuelan government declared a national state of emergency and “external disturbance” following a series of large-scale US military strikes on Caracas and other regions. The pre-dawn operation, reportedly executed by Delta Force, targeted military bases including Fort Tiuna and La Carlota airbase.