The Times of India

India One Air's Caravan 208 aircraft made a force landing near Rourkela with six people on board. All passengers and crew survived the incident, which occurred approximately eight nautical miles short of the destination. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed the aircraft was en route from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, and the pilots' actions were credited with saving lives.

A recent dialogue in Mumbai explored artificial intelligence in healthcare. Experts discussed who benefits from AI and who is left behind. The focus was on practical challenges like data issues and bias. The event highlighted the need for responsible AI development. This ensures AI serves public good and equity. India's AI in health debate is moving towards responsible implementation.

The 21st edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, scheduled for January 18, will feature the newly inaugurated Coastal Road for the first time. This inclusion will offer both marathon and half-marathon participants a unique experience, with specific routes detailed for each race. Organizers expressed gratitude for the support enabling this significant addition.

Activists say chronic neglect has made daily life miserable, demand permanent solutions

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has hit back at BJP's Nitesh Rane, asserting that threats won't deter him and supporting Asaduddin Owaisi's vision of a hijab-clad woman becoming Prime Minister. Pathan emphasized India's constitution allows anyone to hold high office, dismissing Rane's exclusionary remarks and inviting those threatening him to confront him directly.

India observes National Road Safety Month with a focus on zero fatalities. Maharashtra is implementing scientific road safety measures with SaveLIFE Foundation. The initiative aims to institutionalize change in road design, enforcement, and trauma care. This structured approach targets measurable outcomes, moving beyond awareness campaigns to save lives on Indian roads.

Indian professionals are actively seeking jobs but feel unprepared for the evolving hiring landscape, with AI and increased competition creating uncertainty. Despite comfort with AI at work, many are unsure about its role in recruitment, leading to a need for clearer understanding of skill translation and hiring processes.

India's scientific infrastructure is reaching a new phase with the inauguration of the PARAM SHAKTI supercomputing facility at IIT Madras. Featuring the indigenous Param Rudra system, this development signifies a move towards scale, sovereignty, and scientific ambition, enabling faster research across diverse fields and strengthening India's innovation ecosystem.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi lauded India's Constitution for allowing any citizen to hold top posts, envisioning a future where a Hijab-clad woman could become Prime Minister. Maharashtra minister Nitish Rane retorted, calling India a Hindu nation and stating that women in hijab or burqa would not reach such positions, suggesting they move to Islamic countries.

The Mahayuti is set to unveil its manifesto on Sunday. Key promises include a Rs 5 lakh interest-free loan for Ladki Bahin Scheme beneficiaries to start micro-enterprises. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will exclusively maintain Mumbai's open spaces. The manifesto will also detail plans for cement concrete roads with utility corridors and an environmental protection authority.

Maharashtra State Election Commission declared January 15th a public holiday across 29 municipal corporations due to upcoming civic elections. This holiday will affect government, semi-government, and banking institutions within these areas. Preparations, including EVM readiness, are complete, and citizens are encouraged to participate actively in the democratic process.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed various political and developmental issues in an exclusive interaction. He defended the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, discussed mayoral post arrangements, and emphasized political realism in forming alliances. Fadnavis also outlined his roadmap for Mumbai's development, focusing on infrastructure and technological solutions for transparency.

Ambernath's political landscape shifted dramatically as four NCP councillors switched allegiance to Shiv Sena, bolstering its position. This move thwarted the BJP's bid for a majority after securing 12 Congress defectors. While BJP won the council president post, power-sharing with Sena and NCP is now anticipated for key committee roles.

A devastating fire in Goregaon (West) claimed the lives of three family members, including a 19-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy. The blaze, which broke out early Saturday morning, spread rapidly through the residential structure. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the victims, who sustained burn injuries, were declared dead at the hospital.