The Times of India News

Haj 2026 pilgrims are welcoming the restoration of the 52,000 quota for Private Tour Operators, a significant increase from last year's limited bookings. To avoid last-minute issues, prospective pilgrims are urged to book early, ideally by January 15, 2026, to facilitate crucial logistical arrangements in Saudi Arabia before the February 1 deadline.

A 14-year-old boy has filed a police complaint alleging sodomy, assault, and threats by his grandparents, both in their 70s. Police have registered a case under Pocso, but suspect a property dispute may be the underlying motive. The boy is currently receiving medical treatment.

Television actor Zeeshan Khan had a close call when his car, driven by his chauffeur, collided with another vehicle carrying a senior citizen couple in Versova on Monday night. Fortunately, no one sustained injuries in the incident, though both cars incurred damage. Khan later reported the accident to a local police station, with no formal complaint filed yet.

IndiGo's operations faced significant disruption at Mumbai airport last week, leading to over 2.6 lakh passengers being affected by 905 cancellations and 1,475 delays. The Ministry of Civil Aviation conducted surprise audits at major airports to address the cascading impact on passengers and operations.