A Wrap-Up with a Nightcap

It’s 9:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The day began with a quest for clarity, but the moon rises over a state still waiting for the “action” call.

Curfew lifted in Nepal’s Birgunj

Nepal authorities lifted the curfew in Birgunj on Tuesday after communal tensions eased following recent violence sparked by a social media video with alleged religious content.

Bomb threat triggers panic at UP rly station

Panic gripped Mau railway junction on Tuesday morning following a call claiming that a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express, prompting security agencies to evacuate the train and launch a thorough search.

Haryana set to witness launch of India’s first hydrogen train

Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Northern Railway’s ambitious project, which will operate between Jind and Sonipat, is in its final stages of preparation, a Haryana government statement said here on Tuesday.