An assistant teacher at a private school in Akola was arrested for molesting 10 girl students while their female teachers were away. The incident was reported to the school authorities by the aggrieved parents, leading to immediate police action and the involvement of the Child Helpline.
Related news
Republic Day in India, celebrated on January 26th, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution. It marks the transition from British rule to a sovereign republic. The Constitution, largely crafted by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, reflects the values of a diverse and democratic nation. This day is celebrated with patriotic fervor, cultural displays, and national pride.
The Army confirmed the ceasefire on the India-Pakistan border remains intact despite minor incidents. Tensions are being managed through established mechanisms after some cross LoC firing and a suspected IED blast. The Army maintains a high state of alertness and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure stability along the Line of Control (LoC).
The conviction of former Kolkata Police volunteer Sanjay Roy for the rape and murder of a resident doctor has sparked differences among political parties. TMC supports the initial investigation while demanding the death penalty. BJP suspects possible tampering and calls for further investigation. SUCI plans a rally demanding proper justice, while CPM expresses doubts about the swift verdict.
The Delhi government approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections. With a budget allocation of Rs 5100 crores, women earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh annually and aged 18-60 years are eligible.
Chennai Super Kings are struggling in the IPL 2025, positioned at the bottom despite mid-season acquisitions. Their slow run-rate in the powerplay and poor catching efficiency have contributed to their woes. The team's reliance on experienced players over youth and a failing spin attack have further compounded their problems, leading to a disappointing season for the five-time champions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that overwhelming demand for the company's ChatGPT image-generation tool has led to infrastructure strains, causing potential delays and slower service. The tool's popularity, highlighted by a million new users in one hour, has driven unprecedented growth, necessitating urgent capacity expansion.
Rishabh Pant has struggled in the current Australia tour, with just 154 runs in seven innings, and has faced criticism for poor shot selection. Sydney offers a final chance for redemption. Pant has a strong track record at Sydney Cricket Ground, where he previously scored 292 runs in three innings. India needs a win to level the series and retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former shot-put gold medalist and Olympian, has been appointed the new president of the Athletics Federation of India. Rising from the first junior national camp in 1989-90, Sagoo enjoyed significant success as an athlete and rose through the ranks to become the Asian Games gold medallist in 2002.
US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy over his remarks that the Ukraine-Russia peace deal is still 'very, very far away.' Trump, through Truth Social, expressed his discontent with Zelenskyy’s statement, accusing him of not wanting peace and relying heavily on US and European support while indicating America’s patience is wearing thin.
A Delhi court has demanded an explanation from Tihar Jail authorities regarding the co-location of Christian Michel James, an AgustaWestland case suspect, with undertrial Shahnawaz, despite the latter's history of disciplinary issues. James alleges inmates cut deals for special treatment and recounts surviving poisoning attempts during his six-year imprisonment.