Tributes To Former PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other senior leaders paid tributes to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.



Surakshit Bharat’ For ‘Samriddh Bharat’
President Droupadi Murmu while delivering the 38th Intelligence Bureau Centenary Endowment Lecture in New Delhi has said that security is among the key drivers of economic investment and growth. She said, building ‘Surakshit Bharat’ is necessary for building ‘Samriddh Bharat’.



BRO Guide Released
The Border Roads Organisation has introduced a new guide to improve Detailed Project Reports for road infrastructure, aiming to reduce time and cost overruns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the guide in New Delhi, highlighting its role in better project planning.



150 New 108 Ambulances
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 150 new ambulances under the Emergency Medical Ambulance Service, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.



24 New NACs
The Odisha government has issued notifications declaring 24 new Notified Area Councils across 14 districts and announcing the creation of five new municipalities in three districts, in a move aimed at expanding urban administration in the state.



Tourist Entry Barred
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha will remain closed to tourists from January 8 to January 10, 2026, to facilitate the next phase of the saltwater crocodile census, forest officials said.



22 Maoists Surrender
In a significant blow to left-wing extremism, twenty-two Maoists surrendered before the Odisha police in Malkangiri district, marking one of the largest mass surrenders in recent years. The surrender took place in the presence of Director General of Police Y. B. Khurania, and other officials.



NCP Leader Shooting Case
Bangladesh police have arrested a woman in connection with the fatal shooting of a National Citizen Party leader, according to local media reports citing officials, as political violence continues to escalate ahead of the 2026 elections.



Pay Hike For Cricketers
The BCCI announced a substantial hike in domestic match fees during its Apex Council meeting. Under the new structure, players in the playing XI for senior women’s tournaments will now earn Rs 50,000 per day, while reserves will receive Rs 25,000.



Odisha Braces For Dense Fog
Winter conditions intensified across Odisha as temperatures dropped sharply over the past three days. The India Meteorological Department said that dry weather is likely to prevail across Odisha over the next few days.