January 9, 2026

Scientists Recover DNA Traces from Leonardo da Vinci Artefacts Using New Technique

Scientists have extracted tiny DNA samples from items linked to Leonardo da Vinci, including a rare red chalk drawing. This discovery opens fresh scientific questions about the Renaissance genius through innovative DNA study methods.

January 9, 2026

El Salvador’s Prison Labour Programme Produces Uniforms, Offers Sentence Reductions

El Salvador’s prisons run sewing workshops where inmates make uniforms for public workers. The state-backed programme helps cut costs and offers inmates sentence cuts, though exact rules remain unclear.

January 9, 2026

Victoria’s Hume Highway Closed, Regional Trains Cancelled Amid Fierce Bushfires and Heatwave

Victoria's Hume Highway shut and regional trains cancelled as fierce bushfires spread. Firefighters battle flames amid the worst heatwave since 2020. Authorities warn of fire and heat risks across the state.

January 9, 2026

Two Army Porters Fall Into Stream Near Baramulla; Rescue Underway

Two Army porters skidded off a road and fell into a stream near Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. A rescue operation is in progress to save them.

January 9, 2026

Union Home Ministry To Hold Ladakh Talks in Late January on Statehood, Sixth Schedule

The Union Home Ministry will meet Ladakh civil society leaders in the last week of January. Key issues include Ladakh's statehood demand and Sixth Schedule status. This was announced after delays following October talks and protests.