January 16, 2026

Pilots' Body FIP Sends Legal Notice to AAIB Over Air India Crash Probe

FIP has issued a legal notice to AAIB opposing the summons of Captain Varun Anand in the Air India crash case. Anand is the nephew of deceased pilot Sumeet Sabharwal but has no direct link to the investigation.

January 16, 2026

Hyderabad Police Arrest Suspect Behind Puranapul Temple Vandalism After Mob Violence

Hyderabad police detained a man within 24 hours for damaging a banner and a Pop idol at Puranapul Darwaza Temple. A mob soon attacked police nearby, injuring four officers. Authorities are controlling the situation and warning against spreading fake news.

January 16, 2026

Iran Demands High Fees for Releasing Protesters' Bodies Amid Crackdown

Iranian authorities are charging families thousands of dollars to return bodies of protesters killed in recent unrest. Reports reveal security forces holding over 70 bodies and demanding ransom, with some families forced to leave without their loved ones.

January 16, 2026

Mumbai Youth Confused but Hope for Educated Mayor in 2026 BMC Polls

Young Mumbai voters showed confusion in the 2026 BMC elections amid tight multi-party battles. Despite communal campaigns, Gen-Z voters want a well-educated Mayor focused on real development.

January 16, 2026

India Plans Evacuation of Citizens from Iran Amid Protests, MEA Confirms

India is set to evacuate its citizens from Iran due to ongoing protests. The MEA has begun assessing logistics for multiple flights after talks between S. Jaishankar and Iran’s foreign minister.