A two-year-old female elephant calf died in Tamil Nadu’s Erode after swallowing a country-made bomb. The post-mortem confirmed the explosion caused fatal injuries to its mouth and trunk. Forest officials have arrested a 43-year-old farmer for allegedly planting the explosive to protect crops from wild animals.

Tribal girl students in Khandwa marched 8km to protest against a hostel warden for serving food infested with 3-inch worms. They alleged physical abuse and blackmail, claiming the warden threatened to reveal their “private matters” to parents if they complained. District authorities have ordered an investigation into the matter.

The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that parents or guardians will be held legally responsible if minors are caught using banned Chinese manja. The court directed strict enforcement and public awareness, warning that injuries or deaths caused by the thread could lead to prosecution under BNS Section 106(1).

In Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa, a masked thief was arrested after his habit of eating gutkha revealed his identity. While escaping a jewelry shop robbery, he briefly uncovered his face to spit, which was caught on CCTV. Using the footage, police arrested two suspects and recovered stolen valuables worth lakhs.

Delhi will soon launch a cruise service on the Yamuna River, offering a Goa-like experience. Starting from Sonia Vihar, the 40-seater cruise will offer one-hour tours. Minister Kapil Mishra confirmed the vessel, currently being built in Mumbai, will be inaugurated by CM Rekha Gupta in February.

A Samsung user in India discovered via ‘Screen Time’ that a service center technician accessed his private photos for 10 minutes and WhatsApp messages for 2 minutes. After being allegedly threatened by the center’s owner, the customer filed a police complaint. The incident raises serious concerns about data security at authorized repair centers.

Renowned singer Kumar Sanu visited Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan to seek blessings. During the meeting, Sanu sang his hit song “Tum Dena Saath Mera,” dedicating it to the spiritual guru. The emotional interaction and Sanu’s soulful performance have gone viral, winning hearts across social media.

In the land-for-job scam, a court has issued summons to 51 accused, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav. The case involves allegations of acquiring land in exchange for railway jobs. The summons followed the court taking cognizance of the charge sheet filed by the agency.

DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) against a moving target. Featuring advanced top-attack capability and infrared homing, this shoulder-fired missile is designed to destroy enemy tanks by hitting their weakest upper armor, significantly boosting India’s defense preparedness.