The transport ministry is proposing mandatory fitness and pollution tests at automated test stations (ATS) for private vehicles, ending home-delivered certificates. A 10-second geo-tagged video of the vehicle during the test will be required. Vehicles failing fitness tests will be declared 'End of Life Vehicle' if not rectified within 180 days.

A contaminated water supply in Indore's Bhagirathpura has led to a severe diarrhoea outbreak, claiming nine lives and hospitalizing over 200 residents. A leaking toilet waste pit near a water line is blamed for the contamination. Families are grappling with loss and illness, with one teacher losing her six-month-old son.

Tragedy struck Bhagirathpura as nine individuals succumbed to illness after consuming contaminated water. Diarrhoea and vomiting plagued residents since Monday, with initial reports indicating sewage contamination from a local police check post toilet. While authorities confirmed four deaths directly linked to the tainted supply, water sample tests revealed contamination, though the specific bacteria remain unidentified.

Medical colleges nationwide must now maintain constant stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin, following Supreme Court directives. This crucial step ensures timely treatment for dog-bite victims, addressing rising incidents in public spaces. The National Medical Commission's order mandates uninterrupted availability, bolstering public health safety measures across institutions.

Nearly 40% of sanctioned faculty posts remain vacant across 11 AIIMS, revealing a significant staffing crunch at India's premier public hospitals. This widespread shortage, affecting both older and newer institutes, raises concerns about patient care, specialist services, and medical education amidst rising patient loads.

The police are reporting that two teen girls are nursing gunshot wounds believed to be the result of separate incidents of illegal gun salutes during New Year’s Day celebrations. In one incident, around 12:02 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, a...

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia’s Education Minister, Kenson Casimir, on Wednesday dismissed social media reports that he had been denied a United States visa, amid calls for Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre to make a statement on the issue. “I...

A 42-year-old St Catherine man was yesterday charged for allegedly setting fire to the house of child’s mother after they reportedly had a disagreement. Charged with arson is Ronaldo Campbell, a labourer of Lucky Valley district. The police...

In a major push to strengthen early childhood education in Malawi, Youth Health Network (YHN) has trained more than 300 private Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregivers in Lilongwe, aiming to close long-standing capacity gaps and professionalise childcare services across the sector. The training initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and […] The post NGO Equips Over 300 Private ECD Caregivers to Raise Standards in Early Childhood Education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

For the first time in 51 years, opposition leader and former Finance Minister Hon Simplex Chithyola celebrated his birthday and the New Year in public—but not in the usual festive manner. Instead, he used the occasion to issue a poignant, emotional plea for freedom, equality, and justice in Malawi. In a statement shared on social […] The post Opposition Leader Chithyola Marks Birthday and New Year With Emotional Call for Freedom and Equality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s 2025/26 New Year’s Crossover service drew an astonishing 17,000 attendees, up from approximately 15,000 during the 2024/25 celebration, reinforcing his growing global influence. Believers streamed in from over 70 countries, while thousands more joined online, making this one of the largest and most internationally connected gatherings in Malawi’s history. The event’s economic […] The post Bushiri’s 2025/26 Crossover Attracts Over 17,000 Attendees from 70+ Nations, Up from 15,000 Last Year, Giving Malawi a Major Spiritual & Economic Boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rapid succession of legal victories for top executives at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), the High Court in Blantyre has reinstated Director of Human Resources and Administration Chrispin Banda through a Stay Order after he was seconded to the Malawi School of Government (MSG) on November 17, 2025. This development comes […] The post High Court Reinstates ESCOM HR Director, Lawyer Bentry Nyondo’s Legal Acumen in Spotlight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has assented to five bills passed by Parliament but has spiked the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill, a move that continues to spark public debate. Presidential Press Secretary Cathy Maulidi confirmed that while the other five bills have officially become law, the CDF Bill remains on the President’s desk for further […] The post President Mutharika Assents to Five Bills, Holds Back Controversial CDF Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor of New York City, was sworn in Thursday, marking a generational shift in the city’s leadership with his promises to address affordability.

«Given geopolitical tensions, we set ourselves the goals of further consolidating CSTO member states, strengthening allied ties, and deepening coordination on key international issues,» the minister noted

According to Dmitry Peskov, «the regional governor briefed the head of state on the investigative actions and also announced that as the investigative team's work progresses and the bodies of the dead are being identified, and information and names will be published on the regional administration's website»

Lieutenant-General Apty Alaudinov noted that Ukraine is reporting to US President Donald Trump its readiness to sign a peace agreement, while simultaneously taking actions that provoke the Russian side to retaliate

Despite the influx of foreign investment, some countries, such as the Central African Republic, will remain among the least electrified on the planet

President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir conferred the Order of the Falcon on 14 Icelanders at a formal ceremony held at Bessastaðir today, in keeping with the tradition on New Year’s Day.

À l'aube de cette nouvelle année 2026, je m'adresse à vous avec une émotion sincère et une profonde gratitude. En cet instant symbolique où une page se tourne et une autre s'ouvre, je veux d'abord vous dire merci pour votre confiance. Vous êtes la force vive de notre Nation. Tout au long de cette année, j'ai rencontré partout dans notre pays, des femmes courageuses, des jeunes déterminés, et des familles debout malgré les difficultés. Ces rencontres nourrissent mon engagement et (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says domestically, the fluid geopolitical tension between the United States and Venezuela is contributing to building economic uncertainty. “Nonetheless, inflation is...

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will write off estimated water charges for customers who have not been served with a water supply since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five storm hit Jamaica on October 28 last year. The...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness rang in the New Year alongside survivors of Hurricane Melissa in Black River, as fireworks lit up the waterfront for the first time in St Elizabeth, offering reassurance and clear recovery timelines to residents...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that a four-year-old child has died after being shot during a deadly firefight between gunmen and the police in the Brown’s Lane area of Granville, St James early on New Year’s Day. The JCF said...

According to security officials, the drones must have carried 10-15 kilograms of TNT

Valeurs Actuelles notes the complete lack of response from Kiev's European allies

Since 2022, Russian biathletes have been barred from competing in international events

Although the FIB Congress agenda was finalized and published prior to the IOC's communication, Adamfi confirmed that the Executive Board will deliberate on this issue at its next meeting

The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case over a terrorist act

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.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached agricultural land worth Rs 10 lakh belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Rafiq Nai. Nai, a launch commander for Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen / Jammu Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, is accused of supervising narcotics and weapons smuggling and facilitating terrorist infiltration. This action is part of a strategy to dismantle terror support networks.

New Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra prioritizes addressing people's aspirations and preserving the Union territory's civilisational history of peace. He also voiced concerns over Ladakh's fragile ecology, cautioning against reckless development amid heightened demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

National Conference expresses concern over alleged assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers nationwide, with J&K government to address the issue with concerned state governments. The Union Home Ministry has taken note of the attacks, and the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has urged the Home Minister for intervention.

A 19-year-old Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, was apprehended by BSF near the international border in Jammu. He arrived in India on December 1, 2025, and claimed to be a tourist seeking a Portugal visa. Authorities are verifying his travel documents and digital devices.