January 9, 2026

Prasar Bharati Launches ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News to Boost Digital Creators

Prasar Bharati unveiled ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News, a platform spotlighting digital creators nationwide. This move aims to fuel content diversity and strengthen India’s creator economy in 2026 reforms.

January 9, 2026

Tea Veteran Piyush Desai Wins NETA Lifetime Achievement Award

Piyush Desai, 86, chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, is honoured with the North Eastern Tea Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his six decades of excellence in tea.

January 9, 2026

CBI Arrests CPRI Joint Director for ₹9.5 Lakh Bribe; Seizes ₹3.76 Crore Cash

CBI arrested Rajaram Mohanrao Chennu, joint director of Central Power Research Institute, for accepting a ₹9.5 lakh bribe in Bengaluru. They also seized ₹3.76 crore cash and foreign currency. Sudhir Group's director Atul Khanna was also arrested in the ongoing case.

January 9, 2026

Kerala Power Board to Launch Smart Section Offices for Modern Energy Management

Kerala State Electricity Board is set to transform over 750 Model Section Offices into Smart Section Offices. This upgrade will boost digital capacity and handle growing power needs, thanks to smart meters and new technology.

January 9, 2026

Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Talks for $260bn Mining Mega-Merger

Rio Tinto and Glencore have restarted merger talks that could create the world’s largest mining company valued over $260bn. The deal may see Rio Tinto acquire Glencore, with a formal offer deadline by 5 February.