Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap', in Goa. This 114.5-meter ship, built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, significantly bolsters India's maritime safety and self-reliance.
Sewage contamination of drinking water has led to a public health scare in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru, mirroring a crisis in Indore. Gandhinagar reports 70 active typhoid cases due to leaks in the water supply network, while Bengaluru residents in Lingarajapuram have experienced gastrointestinal illnesses from contaminated water. Officials are working to identify and repair the breaches.
A student who left her undergraduate studies due to the 2022 hijab row has successfully completed her postgraduate degree in medical physics with a CGPA over 8. Gousiya, who took a year-long break, is now interning at a cancer institute and aims to become a radiation safety officer, demonstrating resilience and academic achievement.
A cricketer's use of a Palestinian flag sticker on his helmet at a Jammu tournament sparked a police probe and political debate. While some condemned it as promoting separatism, others defended it as solidarity, questioning selective outrage. The JKCA disassociated itself from the private event, leaving authorities to investigate the incident's intent and implications.
Security forces launched a combing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after a drone reportedly dropped an IED and weapons. Searches by the Army, special operations group, and local police recovered a bag with ammunition rounds and a suspected IED in a tiffin box.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has set aside the conviction of an elderly woman in a 1979 murder case, citing 46 years of prolonged proceedings and her age. The court ruled her sentence be treated as already undergone, closing the case due to the "heat of passion" and decades of litigation.
India welcomed the New Year 2026 with vibrant celebrations across major cities, featuring fireworks, cultural performances, and large public gatherings. Prime Minister Modi reflected on 2025 reforms, while President Murmu extended greetings wishing peace, prosperity, and renewed energy. Delhi Police urged safety, highlighting responsible celebrations as the nation stepped into 2026.