January 9, 2026

Chamarajanagar DC Orders Fast Completion of Drinking Water Projects Before Summer

With summer near, Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Sreerupa urges officials to finish all drinking water projects fast. She prioritizes water supply, road access, healthcare, and school transport for forest-border villages.

January 9, 2026

US to Release Two Russian Crew Members from Seized Marinera Oil Tanker

The US will free two Russian crew aboard the Marinera tanker seized in the Atlantic. Russia welcomed the decision amid tensions over sanctions and legal claims.

January 9, 2026

Canada Halts Parents and Grandparents Program in 2026, Super Visa Advised

Canada continues the halt on its Parents and Grandparents Program in 2026. Only 10,000 pending applications will be processed. New applicants should consider the super visa for stays up to five years without permanent residency.

January 9, 2026

Israel Hits Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon Amid Disarmament Efforts After Ceasefire

Israel carried out air strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, hitting weapons sites as Lebanon claimed progress in disarming the group. The move comes despite a ceasefire, with tensions rising over continued military actions and Hezbollah's refusal to disarm fully.

January 9, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows No Back Down Amid Widespread Protests and Crackdown

Iran's leader Ali Khamenei condemned protesters as foreign-backed vandals and signaled a harsher crackdown. Despite internet cuts and police violence, thousands marched nationwide, responding to exiled prince Reza Pahlavi's call for change. Over 40 killed and 2,270 detained in unrest sparked by economic woes and political demands.