January 9, 2026

Victoria Police End Melbourne CBD Warrantless Search Powers Early

Victoria Police have ended their Melbourne CBD designated area early. Warrantless searches will stop from 11.59pm on January 9, 2026. The decision comes months before the planned 6-month period and ahead of a legal challenge in federal court.

January 9, 2026

Rajasthan Caste Panchayat Orders Women to Use Only Basic Phones, Retracts Later

In Rajasthan's Jalore district, the Chaudhury caste panchayat banned women from using smartphones with cameras. The controversial order was retracted after viral outrage and intervention by the National Human Rights Commission.

January 9, 2026

Dharmendra Pradhan Calls for Urgent Action on Severe Air Pollution in Angul-Talcher Belt

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan demands urgent and permanent measures to fight severe air pollution in Angul-Talcher. He urges strict pollution controls, mechanised coal transport, and green buffers to protect public health.

January 9, 2026

Telangana Farmers Struggle for Land Titles as Affidavit Rule Blocks Sada Bainama Regularisation

Farmers in Telangana face endless delays getting land titles due to a tough affidavit rule. Despite decades of farming, affidavit demands from original sellers’ heirs stop many from owning their land legally.

January 9, 2026

FBI Blocks Minnesota Officials from ICE Shooting Probe Amid Protests Over Renee Good’s Death

The FBI has stopped Minnesota officials from joining the investigation into ICE agent’s shooting of Renee Good. The move sparks protests and political tension over control of the case.