Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam. This strategic move underscores the party’s intent to bring national leadership focus to the Northeast battleground.
The BCCI stated that Pandya has not yet been cleared by the Center of Excellence (COE) to bowl a full quota of 10 overs in a match. With the ICC T20 World Cup approaching, the selectors have opted to manage his workload rather than risk injury.
Elon Musk has issued a stern warning to X users against using the Grok AI chatbot to create illegal or prohibited content. Following reports of users attempting to bypass safety filters to generate deepfakes or illicit imagery, Musk emphasized that the platform has a “zero-tolerance” policy.
A viral video of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar allegedly threatening opposition leaders has led to calls for legal action by the Maharashtra Congress. Narwekar refutes claims, alleging he was under pressure. The incident raises questions about the Model Code of Conduct adherence.
A violent clash erupted at Jabalpur’s Kamaniya Gate after Badkul Sweet Shop staff allegedly assaulted a Jain shopkeeper. Following community protests over the attack and religious slurs, police used a lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Several people were injured, and two suspects were arrested.
In a major administrative reshuffle following the contaminated water tragedy in Bhagirathpura, the Madhya Pradesh government has appointed Kshitij Singhal as the new Indore Municipal Commissioner (IMC). Singhal, a 2014-batch IAS officer previously serving as the Rewa Collector, replaces Shivam Verma.
As of January 3, 2026, the official death toll in the Indore water contamination tragedy has risen to six, according to District Collector Shivam Verma. However, local residents of the Bhagirathpura area claim at least 16 people have died, while the Congress party alleges 15 deaths. Currently, over 200 people are hospitalised.
A revised version of the Bollywood film Dhurandhar has been released in cinemas today, January 1, 2026. Following feedback from its initial run, the makers have implemented significant changes, including a tighter edit to improve the film’s pacing and the addition of a brand-new song to enhance the soundtrack.
Mumbai-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manan Vora has warned against the common misconception that cannabis is a safer alternative to tobacco. In a viral social media video, Dr. Vora emphasized that the human respiratory system does not differentiate between types of smoke; whether it’s weed, tobacco, or hookah, inhalation delivers harmful tar and fine particles that cause lung and heart disease.
A viral video of a man sitting on a car’s bonnet to guide his friend through dense fog with “zero visibility” has sparked serious safety concerns online. The footage shows the individual perched on the front of the moving vehicle, acting as a human navigator because the driver could not see the road ahead.