Daily Inshorts - 02 January 2026

Daily Inshorts - 02 January 2026

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'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from Swiss bar inferno

One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

Ice and snow around UK in wintry start to 2026

The worst of the weather is expected to hit Scotland, with weather warnings in place until Sunday.

Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

The great debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat mental health

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend

In an interview about his health, the US president says: "I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart".

Camp to be held in Thane district on January 18 to distribute 300 prosthetic limbs

“The camp will be held by the Bharat Vikas Parishad in collaboration with the Divyang Kendra, Pune. The Kendra, which has been operational for 25 years, has already provided artificial limbs to 25,000 persons,” says an official

Government okays 22 proposals under electronics components manufacturing scheme

The ECMS was okayed with a projected investment of ₹41,863 crore and production of ₹Rs 2,58,152 crore.

Indore water contamination: What we know so far

At least 10 people have died and over 2,800 fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Indore, triggering NHRC’s suo motu intervention and raising questions over sanitation lapses in India’s cleanest city.

KCR must come to Assembly to dispel propaganda against him on water projects, says Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi president says she will launch of an independent political party and contest in next Assembly Elections

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 11 Karaikal fishermen

Their mechanised fishing vessel was reportedly surrounded by Sri Lankan Navy personnel in the early hours of Friday near Mullaitheevu, following which all 11 fishermen were detained and the boat was seized