Three crew members, including two pilots, lost their lives after a Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) crashed at Porbandar Airport, Gujarat, during a routine training sortie on Sunday. The crash occurred at 12:10 pm, and all three were rescued from the wreckage with severe burns but succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Indian Coast Guard officials confirmed the fatalities and stated that a Board of Inquiry is investigating the cause of the crash. This tragic incident follows another Coast Guard helicopter crash two months ago, raising concerns over aviation safety in the service.

An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during training in Porbandar, Gujarat, on Sunday, killing three crew members. The crash was caused by technical issues, officials said. Five people were on board, including two pilots. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. The crash comes after recent safety upgrades to the ALH fleet, which faced grounding last year due to repeated accidents. In September, a similar Dhruv helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea during a rescue mission. The Dhruv fleet, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, has been under scrutiny for safety concerns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 13-km Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar on Sunday. The project, worth ₹4,600 crore, will improve travel between Delhi and Meerut. Modi also inaugurated a 2.8-km Delhi Metro stretch between Janakpuri and Krishna Park, part of Phase-IV, costing ₹1,200 crore. He laid the foundation for the Rithala-Kundli Metro section, worth ₹6,230 crore, and the Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Rohini. The new projects aim to boost Delhi's connectivity and infrastructure. During the event, Modi took a train ride with school children, highlighting India’s progress towards better urban transportation.

Chhattisgarh journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, 28, known for exposing corruption in a ₹120 crore road project, was found dead in a septic tank on January 3. Police arrested his cousin, Ritesh Chandrakar, and two others while the prime suspect, contractor Suresh Chandrakar, remains at large. Mukesh's exposé led to a government inquiry, allegedly straining ties with Ritesh. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the case, revealing Mukesh suffered severe injuries from a blunt weapon. Journalists in Raipur protested the murder, highlighting threats to reporters exposing corruption. Authorities have intensified their search for Suresh, seizing his assets and questioning suspects.

Four soldiers lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries when an Army truck rolled down a hill in Bandipore, Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle lost control while navigating a sharp curve near Sadar Koot Payen. Injured soldiers were immediately rushed to a local hospital, where three are reported to be in stable condition. Security forces have ruled out any foul play and are investigating the accident. Similar incidents have occurred in the Union Territory recently, including a December accident in Poonch district, which claimed five lives. Authorities are urging stricter safety measures on mountainous terrains.

An Army vehicle skidded off a road and plunged into a gorge near Wular Viewpoint in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday, leaving 2 soldiers dead and 3 critically injured. The injured were stabilized at District Hospital Bandipora before being transferred to Srinagar for further treatment. Medical Superintendent Dr. Masarat Iqbal Wani confirmed the casualties. The incident occurred amid harsh weather, with dense fog and cold wave conditions impacting the region. Authorities issued a heavy snow warning, urging caution and minimizing travel to prevent further accidents. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the mishap.

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah left the field during Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, raising injury concerns. He was taken to a hospital for scans but returned to the dressing room later in the day. Virat Kohli assumed leadership duties, helping India bowl out Australia for 181 and take a narrow 4-run lead. Bumrah, the series' leading wicket-taker with 32 dismissals, could be pivotal in this decider. Reports suggest a possible back issue, though no official update has been provided. Bumrah’s participation in the second innings remains uncertain.

Dense fog and smog disrupted over 100 flights at Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, with no diversions reported. Airlines, including IndiGo and SpiceJet, warned passengers of delays. The CAT III system ensured some operations in low visibility. Delhi's air quality index hit 351, rated "very poor," while the city ranked third among the world's most polluted capitals, per IQAir. Thick smog reduced visibility to zero in parts of the city, causing some train delays. Authorities urged travelers to stay updated with airlines. Delhi Airport handles 1,300 daily flights.

Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has launched an indefinite hunger strike in Patna, supporting aspirants demanding the cancellation of the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) preliminary examination. Protests erupted over allegations of a paper leak in the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination, 2024. Aspirants demand a re-examination and a meeting with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Kishor criticized systemic corruption and condemned police action during a lathicharge on protestors. He announced plans to file an FIR against Patna Police and approach the Human Rights Commission. Authorities have warned Kishor and students of legal action if protests continue at Gandhi Maidan.

Puneet Khurana, a 40-year-old cafe owner in Delhi, died by suicide, claiming in recorded videos, “I am extremely tortured by my in-laws and my wife.” He alleged that his estranged wife, Manika Pahwa, and her family pressured him for ₹10 lakh, which he could not afford. Married in 2016, the couple had separated and were undergoing a contentious divorce. Police found Puneet unresponsive at his Model Town home. His phone, containing the videos, is now part of the investigation. Puneet’s wife and her family have not commented yet. Police are verifying the claims as the probe continues.