January 9, 2026

Karnataka Govt Forms Greater Mysuru City Corporation Covering 341.44 Sq Km

Karnataka government has officially expanded Mysuru City limits to create Greater Mysuru City Corporation. It now covers 341.44 sq km including Mysuru, Hootagalli, and nearby villages. Public feedback invited for 30 days before final approval.

January 9, 2026

Switzerland's Deadly New Year Bar Fire Kills 40, Owners Held for Manslaughter

A deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana killed 40 young people. Owners arrested amid safety probe. The nation mourns and safety checks increase.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes Cruelty Case Over Food Restrictions After Childbirth

Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal complaint against a man accused by his wife of cruelty related to food restrictions after childbirth. The court said the case was a misuse of law and dismissed all allegations under IPC Section 498A, criticizing police for hasty FIR and harassment.

January 9, 2026

First Taliban Diplomat Arrives in Delhi to Lead Afghan Embassy After Nearly 5 Years

Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, a senior Taliban official, has arrived in Delhi to become Charge d’Affaires at the Afghanistan Embassy. This marks the first Taliban-led diplomatic mission in India after nearly five years, following an agreement made during Taliban FM Amir Khan Mottaqi's 2025 visit.

January 9, 2026

Trade Unions Call General Strike on Feb 12 Against Labour Codes

Ten Central Trade Unions in Delhi call for a general strike on February 12. They demand immediate rollback of four Labour Codes and warn of indefinite strike otherwise.

January 9, 2026

Activists Urge Supreme Court for Humane Stray Dog Management Amid Rising Attacks

Animal rights activists ask India’s Supreme Court to soften its order on stray dogs and suggest kinder ways to handle the problem. They highlight attacks on dog feeders and call for municipal accountability and better sterilisation tracking.

January 9, 2026

Madras HC Threatens Charges Over Thirupparankundram Karthigai Deepam Contempt

Madras High Court warns officials about contempt over Karthigai Deepam order. Charges likely on February 2 if they don't explain failure to comply. Officials, including Madurai Collector, present in court.

January 9, 2026

UPSC to Use AI Facial Authentication for Secure Exam Entry from Now On

UPSC will now use AI facial recognition to verify exam candidates at centres. This quick, secure system reduces entry time to 8-10 seconds and aims to prevent cheating and impersonation.

January 9, 2026

Traffic Chaos Hits Chandapura-Attibele on Hosur Road Amid Ongoing NHAI Roadworks

Ongoing roadworks on Chandapura-Attibele stretch cause massive traffic jams, with delays over an hour and bottlenecks reaching Attibele toll plaza. Residents warn of emergency service delays.

January 9, 2026

Man on Trial in Hamburg for Online Inciting Teens to Self-Harm and Suicide

A 21-year-old man, accused of grooming teens to harm themselves online, faces trial in Hamburg. Known as White Tiger, he is linked to an international cyber-crime group. Prosecutors charge him with one murder and five attempted murders among 204 offences against children aged 11-15.