January 10, 2026

Bushfires Rage in NSW and Victoria; State of Disaster Declared, Three Missing

NSW battles 44 fires with 600 firefighters ready, while Victoria declares a state of disaster with 36 active fires. Three people remain missing in Longwood fire.

January 10, 2026

Man Builds Extreme Muscle Imbalance by Training Only One Shoulder for 300 Days

A man called The Crooked Man trains only one trapezius muscle for 300 days, creating a striking uneven shoulder look. He calls it 'looksminimising', opposing viral beauty trends. Doctors warn this causes serious health risks without real benefits.

January 10, 2026

BJD Threatens Protests Over Polavaram Project Impact on Odisha’s Vulnerable Tribes

BJD warns of street protests if Polavaram project harms Odisha’s tribal groups without proper environmental clearance. The party cites unauthorized changes in project design and demands fresh studies.

January 10, 2026

B1/B2 Visa Rejections Rise in India Amid Ongoing US H-1B Stamping Delays

B1/B2 visa applications in India face unexpected rejections with no clear reasons. US consulate Mumbai warns these visas are for meetings only, not work.

January 10, 2026

EU Strikes Major Trade Deal with South America's Mercosur After 25 Years

The EU has sealed a free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, ending 25 years of talks. The deal promises to boost trade but faces protests from European farmers and needs European Parliament approval.

January 10, 2026

Hyderabad sees heavy traffic as Sankranti festival travel hits peak

Hyderabad’s roads clogged Friday evening with a flood of buses and cars leaving the city for Sankranti holidays. Traffic police deployed extra staff to ease jams at key spots like MGBS, railway stations, and major roads.

January 10, 2026

Trump's Warnings Influence Iran's Mixed Protest Response Amid Deadly Crackdowns

Iran sees its biggest protests in decades. Tehran's security shows restraint, while smaller cities face deadly crackdowns. Trump warns of strong US action if protesters die. Supreme Leader Khamenei calls protests foreign sabotage. The regime balances harsh repression with cautious moves in the capital.

January 10, 2026

Calcutta High Court Adjourns ED Raid Case on I-PAC Till Jan 14 After Courtroom Chaos

The Calcutta High Court has postponed hearing on Enforcement Directorate raids at I-PAC and Mamata Banerjee’s involvement till January 14. Courtroom chaos stopped the session.

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Govt Sends Hubballi Disrobing and Ballari Firing Cases to CID Probe

Karnataka handed 10 cases from two major incidents to CID. The Hubballi woman's disrobing and Ballari firing cases stirred huge political tension. Both BJP and Congress are involved. Home Minister confirms police did not strip the woman and promises a detailed investigation.

January 10, 2026

Madras High Court Orders SASTRA University Eviction From Govt Land for Prison

The Madras High Court has ordered SASTRA University to vacate 31.37 acres of government land in Thanjavur within four weeks. The land is needed to build a prison. The court rejected university's petitions and noted the government can refuse alternative land offers.