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January 12, 2026

1. X Deletes 600 Accounts, Blocks Obscene Images After Govt Nod

   Social media platform X formerly Twitter admitted it made mistakes in moderating content on its platform and has assured compliance with Indian laws, government sources confirmed. The action follows a government directive to remove obscene, explicit and unlawful content particularly involving material generated or shared through X’s AI service Grok. Corrective Actions by XIn response

   https://thesaveratimes.com/x-deletes-600-accounts-blocks-obscene-images-after-govt-nod/

2. Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

   Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two more accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, in which around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials after they arrived at the spot with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque, as per a High Court order.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/delhi-two-more-accused-arrested-in-turkman-gate-stone-pelting-incident/

3. Vijay to appear before CBI on Jan 12 in Karur stampede case

   Actor and TVK president Vijay is set to appear before the CBI in New Delhi on Monday as a witness in the Karur campaign stampede case that killed 41 people.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/actor-vijay-cbi-karur-stampede-probe/

4. Some tried to whitewash religiously motivated attacks for appeasement politics, says PM Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Sunday against those with a “slave mentality” who opposed the restoration of the Somnath Temple in 1951. He stated that such forces continue to employ “evil means” against India.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/some-tried-whitewash-religiously-attacks-appeasement-politics-pm-modi/

5. Visakhapatnam to Open Andhra Pradesh’s First Lighthouse Museum

   Visakhapatnam is set to unveil Andhra Pradesh’s first-ever lighthouse museum, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the history of lighthouses, maritime navigation, and the city’s rich coastal heritage. The museum aims to combine tourism, education, and history in one engaging experience.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/visakhapatnam-lighthouse-museum-ap/

6. Indore water contamination: 4 new diarrhoea cases push hospitalised count to 41 Indore

   Four new cases of diarrhea reported in the Bhagirathpura area of ​​Indore in the last 24 hours have increased the number of hospitalized patients to 41 on Saturday. Of these, 12 patients are in the ICU. This information was provided by Chief Health and Medical Officer (CHMO), Dr. Madhav Prasad Hasani.
   http://thesaveratimes.com/indore-water-contamination-new-diarrhoea-cases-push-hospitalised-count-indore/

7. Delhi’s maiden Night Bazaar to come up in Connaught Place parking lots: NDMC

   Following global nightlife trends, Delhi’s NDMC Smart City is all set to launch its maiden ‘Night Bazaar’ in Connaught Place parking lots before March-end, offering a flea market experience matching Thailand’s Chatuchak or Canada’s Richmond Night Market, an official said on Sunday.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/delhi-maiden-night-bazaar-come-connaught-place-parking-lots-ndmc/

8. India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

    The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.
   https://thesaveratimes.com/india-russia-cement-business-ties-moscow-conference/

   9. Ferozepur Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs 28 Crore Dropped by Drone from Pakistan

   The CIA Staff of Ferozepur Police recovered heroin worth around Rs 28 crore after intercepting a drone sent from Pakistan late at night. Acting on the drone’s movement, the police tracked it to the vicinity of border village Palla Megha, where ten packets of heroin weighing 5 kg and 562 grams were dropped into Indian territory and successfully seized.

   https://thesaveratimes.com/ferozepur-drone-heroin-seizure/

10. ‘Thousands of suicide bombers ready’, Masood Azhar’s fresh audio clip kicks up storm