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Dry Winter Triggers Forest Fire Near Uttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers, Say Officials
Dehradun | 14 January 2026: A forest fire that broke out near the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has been linked to unusually dry winter conditions, according to forest and weather officials. An aerial survey conducted on Wednesday revealed that the fire, which started on January 9 at an altitude of around 11,500 feet, is currently confined to the forest surface and has not spread to the tree canopy. Senior forest officials said the fire is burning in the Painkhanda forest...
Delhi Riots Case: Another Accused Seeks Bail After Supreme Court Relief to Co-Accused
New Delhi | 14 January 2026: Days after the Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, another accused, Athar Khan, has moved a city court seeking bail on the grounds of parity. Khan has argued that he is facing charges similar to those against the accused who were recently granted relief by the apex court. Athar Khan, a former call centre employee, is accused of being one of the main organisers of protests at Chand Bagh in northeast Delhi during the anti-CAA/NRC...
Protests Erupt at Manikarnika Ghat Over Redevelopment Drive in Varanasi
Varanasi | January 14, 2026: A redevelopment and demolition drive at the historic Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi sparked protests on Tuesday, as local groups alleged that the city’s religious and cultural heritage was being harmed in the name of development. The district administration, however, dismissed these claims, stating that the work is being carried out strictly under an approved redevelopment plan. Manikarnika Ghat is one of the oldest and most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism and...
I-PAC Raids Row Reaches Calcutta High Court as ED Seeks Delay, TMC Demands Data Protection
Kolkata | January 14, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday sought an adjournment of proceedings before the Calcutta High Court in connection with recent raids linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC, stating that it has already moved the Supreme Court on the same issue. The plea triggered sharp objections from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s legal team. The matter relates to searches conducted last week at the residence and office of Pratik...
Kolkata Police to Record Neighbour Statements in Probe Over ED Searches at I-PAC Chief’s Residence
Kolkata | January 13, 2026 The Kolkata Police have intensified their investigation into the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches conducted at the residence of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain and the firm’s office, amid allegations of forced entry and theft of documents. The searches, carried out on January 8, 2026, at Jain’s Loudon Street residence, have drawn political attention, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that sensitive election-related documents were taken illegally. A senior...
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