January 8, 2026

Kanpur YouTuber Arrested, Cop on Run in 14-Year-Old Girl’s Abduction and Gang Rape Case

A YouTuber is arrested and a sub-inspector is missing after a 14-year-old girl was abducted and gang raped near Kanpur. Police have suspended two officers and started a thorough probe.

January 8, 2026

MAGA Influencer Demands Deportation of Indian American Hotel Owners for Rejecting DHS, ICE

A MAGA influencer sparked controversy by calling for deportation of four Indian American hotel owners in Minnesota who denied rooms to immigration agents. The hotel owners were accused of acting against US interests, despite legal protections and citizenship rights.

January 8, 2026

Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agents in Minneapolis Amid Protests; Self-Defense Claim Challenged

A woman was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis during a tense confrontation, as witnesses dispute the official self-defense story. The incident happened amid a massive DHS immigration crackdown.

January 8, 2026

Rampaging Elephant Kills 13 in Jharkhand, Triggers Panic and Train Cancellations

A wild elephant killed 13 people and injured four in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, over two days. Trains were cancelled, and BJP leader Madhu Koda urged urgent government steps and support for victims' families.

January 8, 2026

NSW Protest Laws Face Supreme Court Challenge Over Free Speech Rights

New South Wales protest laws restricting demonstrations up to 90 days after terror attacks are under legal fire. Activist groups claim the laws crush free speech. Police extended the protest ban in Sydney till January 20, raising fears about upcoming rallies.