January 9, 2026

Swiss Bar Owner Detained After Deadly New Year's Fire Kills 40

Jacques Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has been detained after a New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people. The blaze also injured 116, many under 20. Investigators suspect the fire started from sparklers on champagne bottles igniting foam. Officials launched manslaughter and arson investigations.

January 9, 2026

Bengaluru Records Nearly 39,000 Drunk Driving Cases in 2025, Licence Suspensions to Rise in 2026

Bengaluru saw a big jump in drunk driving cases in 2025, reaching 38,919. Police increased enforcement citing high accidents. Licence suspensions will be tougher from 2026, with stricter checks and new systems to catch offenders.

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.

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.