Chennai Updates: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Politics
Stay informed with the latest headlines from Chennai covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 24, 2026.
Category : Politics
Bomb Attack on Police Vehicle in Tamil Nadu Sparks Row
A bomb was hurled at a police vehicle in Tamil Nadu, leading to a fierce political clash between AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami and the ruling DMK government over law and order.
Delhi Cafe Shooting Accused Posts Chilling Confession Video
A shocking development in the Delhi Maujpur cafe shooting case as the accused posts a chilling video confessing to the crime, citing a personal grudge as the motive behind the violent act.
Mangaluru Police Target Absconding Rowdy Sheeters' Sureties
Mangaluru Police launch a special drive targeting sureties of absconding rowdy sheeters, identifying 38 accused with 48 pending warrants in cases dating from 1998 to 2023.
Assam CM: Voter Revision Notices Only for Miyas, Not Others
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states voter revision notices target only Miyas, not Hindus or Assamese Muslims, amid electoral roll scrutiny.
Jack Smith Defends Trump Probe in Tense House Hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith faced intense questioning from House Republicans over his investigation into Donald Trump, defending the use of phone records as standard tools amid accusations of political weaponization.
US Orders NY School to Restore Native American Mascot
The US Department of Education has mandated a New York school district to reinstate its 'Thunderbirds' mascot after finding the change to 'T-Birds' violated federal civil rights law.
Coimbatore Police Arrest Trio for Knifepoint Extortion
Saibaba Colony police in Coimbatore have arrested three youths for allegedly kidnapping a physiotherapist and his friend, extorting money via GPay and stealing a gold chain at knifepoint.
Denmark's Control Over Greenland: A Brief History
Explore how Denmark came to govern Greenland, from early Inuit settlements and Viking explorers to modern autonomy and ongoing independence debates.
Slovak PM Slams EU Summit on Trump Greenland Push as Costly
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed frustration over an extraordinary EU Council meeting addressing tensions with the US over Trump's Greenland remarks, calling it wasteful and suggesting a video conference would have sufficed.
Bhubaneswar Updates: Civic, Traffic, Weather & Politics
Stay informed with the latest developments in Bhubaneswar, including civic announcements, traffic alerts, metro updates, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news.
Chhattisgarh ACB Files Chargesheet in ₹40 Cr Land Scam
Chhattisgarh's Anti-Corruption Bureau has submitted the first supplementary chargesheet against three former patwaris in a ₹40 crore compensation scam linked to the Bharatmala Project's Raipur-Visakhapatnam corridor.
Tharoor: PM Modi Sees Constitution as 'Sacrosanct'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi considers the Constitution 'sacrosanct,' citing Modi's 2016 US Congress address. Tharoor's remarks come amid speculation about his differences with Congress leadership.
Hyderabad Fire: Three Feared Trapped in Nampally Shop
A massive fire at a furniture shop in Hyderabad's Nampally area has left three people, including children, feared trapped. Police and disaster response teams are conducting rescue operations, with traffic severely disrupted.
Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP, EC Over Alleged Vote Manipulation in SIR
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Election Commission, alleging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is being weaponized to undermine constitutional voting rights and facilitate systematic vote theft.
Four Dead in Coimbatore Road Accidents
Two separate road accidents in Coimbatore district claimed four lives on Friday night. One involved a car crash in Thudiyalur, while the other was a motorcycle-car collision in Sirumugai.
CJI Kant: High Courts Key to Justice, Opposes Bypassing Them
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized high courts as crucial sentinels for citizen rights, urging respect for judicial hierarchy and opposing direct Supreme Court approaches.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Election Commission Over 'Vote Chori' Allegations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of participating in a 'vote chori' conspiracy that undermines democracy and the constitutional principle of 'one person, one vote'.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Vote Theft in Gujarat Electoral Rolls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised serious allegations of electoral roll manipulation in Gujarat, claiming systematic voter deletion and addition to benefit the ruling BJP ahead of the 2026 elections.
Delhi Cafe Shooting: Accused Posts Video Confession
A man accused in a Delhi cafe shooting case posted a chilling video online confessing to the crime, claiming he killed the victim after being slapped, before police arrested him.
Woman Shot Dead by Husband in Jharkhand Over Affair Objection
A woman in Jharkhand was fatally shot by her husband after she objected to his extramarital affair, highlighting domestic violence issues in the region.
Hyderabad Building Fire: 3-4 Feared Trapped in 4-Storey Blaze
A major fire erupted at a four-storey building in Hyderabad, with reports indicating 3-4 individuals are feared trapped inside. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
Hyderabad Fire: Six Feared Trapped in Building
A major fire broke out in a four-storey building in Hyderabad, with six individuals, including an autodriver, a watchman, his wife, and two children, feared trapped inside, according to preliminary reports from AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig.
UP Emerges as India's Growth Engine, Says CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh has shed its Bimaru tag to become India's development driver, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared on the state's foundation day, highlighting cultural resurgence and inclusive growth.
Kamaal Rashid Khan Arrested in Mumbai Firing Case
Kamaal Rashid Khan has been arrested by Oshiwara Police in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in a firing incident. He was produced before a Magistrate court and remanded to police custody until January 27, 2026.
PoGB Activist Exposes Pakistan-China Land Grab in CPEC
Senge Sering, President of the Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies, alleges Pakistan and China are occupying local lands under CPEC, excluding residents from benefits and decision-making.
All-Party Meet on Jan 27 Before Budget Session
The Central government has convened a crucial all-party meeting on January 27 to discuss the upcoming Parliament Budget Session, aiming to ensure smooth legislative functioning and address key national issues.
Deve Gowda: JD(S) Strong, Hassan Convention Sends Message
Former PM H D Deve Gowda asserts JD(S) strength at Hassan convention, citing large turnout from 30 districts as response to attempts to undermine party leadership in the region.
6,000+ Indian Seafarers Abandoned in 2025, Highest Worldwide
A shocking report reveals that over 6,000 Indian seafarers were abandoned in 2025, the highest number globally, highlighting severe maritime labor rights issues.
Congress Alleges BJP Misusing Form 7 to Manipulate Voter Lists
Madhya Pradesh Congress delegation led by Jitu Patwari met Election Commission officials in Bhopal, submitting memorandum alleging BJP's misuse of Form 7 to manipulate electoral rolls with 11 lakh name surge.
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