Stay informed with the latest updates from Bhopal covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 24, 2026.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation introduces MC One Pass digital parking system from January 27, offering monthly passes at Rs 500 for four-wheelers and Rs 250 for two-wheelers across all MC-managed parking sites.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis secures Rs 30 lakh crore investment proposals at Davos WEF, aiming to counter Opposition claims of Gujarat bias and boost state economy amid coalition tensions.
Union Minister Amit Shah virtually launched BJP's election campaign in Uttar Pradesh on Uttar Pradesh Diwas, highlighting development projects and anti-corruption achievements.
Jammu and Kashmir police rescued civilians held hostage by Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Usman in Kathua before killing him in an encounter. He was active since 2024 and involved in multiple violent incidents.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-led Centre is manipulating Governors to create issues for non-BJP state governments, citing Karnataka Governor's recent speech incident.
Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra urges Maoists to surrender after security forces eliminate 17 ultras, including central committee member Patiram Majhi, in Saranda forest encounter.
An elephant entered Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Chatra by breaking a boundary wall, damaging football goalposts and practice nets. No injuries reported as students were safely in hostels.
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda declared JD(S) remains resilient at a Hassan rally, revealing he attends despite thrice-weekly dialysis after recent kidney failure.
A speeding sedan crashed into guardrails near Kolkata's Red Road during Republic Day parade rehearsals. The 22-year-old driver was detained but no injuries were reported, unlike a fatal 2016 accident at the same location.
Twenty20 party president Sabu M Jacob discusses joining BJP-led NDA, alleges Congress and CPI(M) united against his party's rise, and dismisses claims of business protection motives.
Mumbai police arrested actor Kamaal R Khan after bullets fired from his licensed pistol hit two flats in Andheri. German-made weapon recovered, motive under investigation.
Karnataka Governor submits detailed report to President Droupadi Murmu on Congress members' behavior during joint session, including slogan-shouting and attempts to block exit.
A speeding sedan crashed into guardrails near Kolkata's Red Road during Republic Day parade rehearsals. The 22-year-old driver was detained, with expired documents found. No injuries reported, unlike a fatal 2016 incident at the same location.
French President Emmanuel Macron accelerates legislation to ban social media for under-15s by September, also backing school phone bans to protect youth from digital manipulation.
Piyush Ashok Oswal, a 27-year-old jeweller from Wai, was found dead at a hotel in Pune Camp. Police suspect suicide, investigation underway.
RJD's national executive meeting in Patna on Sunday is expected to announce Tejashwi Yadav as working president, with major organizational decisions and potential action against 300 leaders based on poll performance report.
A 17-year-old boy in Kolkata was detained for impersonating an Income Tax officer, visiting schools in Ashoknagar with blue-beacon cars and bodyguards to impress friends.
A Karnataka government survey reveals 10,365 sexual minorities, with 33% facing educational violence, 36% discrimination, and 25% dropping out, recommending a 1% job quota in private sector.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges Election Commission has become key participant in 'vote chori' conspiracy during Special Intensive Revision in Gujarat, citing thousands of objections filed under same name.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at UP Day in Lucknow, praised CM Yogi Adityanath, criticized opposition dynastic politics, and outlined BJP's vision for 2027 elections and 2047 development goals.
Pune police arrest Shailendra Prakash Vhatkar for allegedly murdering his wife Namrata over a gold jewellery dispute. The incident occurred near Jogeshwari High School in Wadebolai.
The mortal remains of three soldiers, part of the 10 individuals killed in a recent incident in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, were consigned to flames with full military honours in their native villages in Haryana and Punjab. The solemn ceremonies were attende
A former sarpanch was fatally shot in Mansa, Punjab, following a minor dispute, while her husband narrowly escaped the attack. Police are investigating the incident.
In a violent attack in Tamil Nadu, country bombs were hurled at a police vehicle escorting a history-sheeter, leaving three police officers injured. The incident highlights escalating law and order challenges in the region.
Haryana's Energy Minister Anil Vij emphasized that independent journalism is crucial for democracy, warning against threats from fake news and announcing welfare measures for journalists in Ambala.
Uttar Pradesh Police have successfully dismantled an inter-district dacoity gang operating in Sitapur, arresting seven members and recovering Rs 4.28 lakh in cash along with weapons and vehicles used in crimes.
AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami criticizes CM MK Stalin's government over law and order collapse after country-made bomb attack on police escorting a rowdy near Trichy.
Patna district administration deploys 136 magistrates at 77 locations for Republic Day at Gandhi Maidan. Security includes 128 CCTV cameras, 18 watch towers, and crowd management with specific entry gates and timings.
A minor explosion damaged a railway track near Sirhind station in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, injuring a loco pilot. Police are investigating all angles, with repair work underway and the line expected to be operational soon.