On January 15, 2026, the Jaipur District Consumer Commission issued a ₹10,000 bailable warrant against actor Salman Khan. The warrant stems from a contempt petition regarding misleading advertisements for Rajshree Pan Masala. Actor must appear in person before the commission on February 6, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the NDA’s victory in the Maharashtra civic polls, stating their track record of development “struck a chord” with voters. He thanked the people for rejecting “divisive politics” and reaffirming their faith in the Mahayuti alliance.
Prominent Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Madhuri Dixit, were notably absent from polling booths during the BMC Elections 2026. While celebrities like Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan cast their votes, the absence of these superstars sparked public discussion.
Researchers have identified a previously unknown form of neonatal diabetes caused by mutations in the TMEM167A gene. This rare condition, affecting babies under six months, prevents insulin-producing cells from functioning properly, leading to their early death. It also impacts brain development, often causing epilepsy and microcephaly
A heartwarming incident on the Bengaluru Metro went viral after a passenger, Ritu Joon, admired a fellow commuter’s bangle. Instead of just letting her take a photo, the stranger gifted her the bangle, proving that “not all metro stories are bad.”
The BJP is set to announce its new national president on January 20. Current working president Nitin Nabin is likely to be elected unopposed, replacing JP Nadda. Nominations will be filed on January 19 in the presence of PM Modi.
Angry citizens confronted Hema Malini at a Mumbai polling booth for allegedly receiving “VIP treatment” from the Election Commission. While common voters stood in long queues, the actress-politician was allowed priority access, sparking a heated protest over administrative bias.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Karisma Kapoor following a plea by Priya Kapur. Priya, the widow of Sunjay Kapur, seeks access to the 2016 divorce records to clarify financial and custody arrangements made by her late husband.
In a shameful incident in Sitamarhi, Bihar, a crowd prioritised looting fish over human life. After a fish-laden pickup truck fatally crushed a A Class 7 student named Golu, locals rushed to steal the spilled cargo instead of helping the victim or mourning the tragedy.
Social media is buzzing with the “2026 is the new 2016” trend, as users share lo-fi throwbacks and old Snapchat filters. Celebrities like Khalid and Karlie Kloss have joined the wave, revisiting a decade-old version of themselves.