A bomb threat email initiated a security response at a Mumbai school. Authorities and explosive detection units examined the site. Similarly, two Tamil Nadu schools in Erode were evacuated after receiving email threats, which later proved to be hoaxes. Police and bomb squads conducted thorough searches at both locations.

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the Torres Ponzi scheme, raiding 13 locations in Mumbai and Jaipur. The scheme, involving deceptive multi-level marketing, defrauded over 18,000 individuals, netting crores of rupees. Eight accused, including seven Ukrainians, escaped before the probe began. Two directors and a senior executive have been arrested so far.

Notorious gangster DK Rao, a close aide of underworld don Chhota Rajan, was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly threatening a developer in Andheri. Along with six accomplices, Rao faces charges of extortion, forgery, and fraud. His apprehension highlights the ongoing crackdown on Mumbais underworld. They will be presented before the 37th Metropolitan Magistrate Court.

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane questions the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan and suggests it may have been staged. Rane accuses political leaders of bias against Hindu actors and expresses concerns about the growing Muslim population and Bangladeshi infiltrators in Mumbai. The stabbing incident at Khan's residence involved a thief trying to steal for his ailing mother.

Comedian Kapil Sharma, along with actor Rajpal Yadav and choreographer Remo D'Souza, received death threats targeting them and their families. The threats were sent via email by a person named Vishnu. The Amboli Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.

Bhajan Singh Rana, an auto driver, became a hero after quickly rushing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on January 16 following a brutal stabbing at Saif's Bandra apartment by an intruder. Saif personally thanked Bhajan before being discharged, and photos of their hospital meeting circulated on social media.

Newly laid concrete roads in Mumbai's Andheri Lokhandwala area are developing cracks, causing frustration among residents and raising questions about construction quality. The BMC is taking action by penalising contractors and auditors, and notices have been issued to engineers. Municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani emphasised strict supervision to prevent further issues ahead of the monsoon season.

The 90-hour work week debate highlights various sectors where individuals endure extensive hours, including police, IT, medical staff, truckers, and more. These roles often come with minimal pay, health risks, and compromised personal lives. The article emphasizes the hard work and sacrifices these professionals make, contrasting it with corporate employees' conditions.

Daakroom organised its first Letter Writing Carnival in Mumbai at World Trade Centre, promoting handwritten communication to foster meaningful connections and digital detox. Co-founders Shivani Mehta and Harnehmat Kaur aim to revive the cultural practice through events, campaigns, and workshops, building on their Shark Tank India success and collaborations with governmental bodies.

The 13th edition of the India Art Festival, held at Nehru Centre, Mumbai from January 23-26, features the largest collection of 40 art galleries and 550 artists, showcasing 5,500 artworks. The event includes live music, painting demonstrations, and film screenings, celebrating contemporary art with a focus on emerging talents.

Maharashtra signed 20 MoUs at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The deals include investments in defence, steel, EVs, IT, food, and more, promising thousands of jobs. Major investments come from companies like Reliance Infrastructure, Blackstone, and Vary Energy. These projects aim to bring substantial development and employment opportunities to various regions in Maharashtra.