January 9, 2026

Chamarajanagar DC Orders Fast Completion of Drinking Water Projects Before Summer

With summer near, Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Sreerupa urges officials to finish all drinking water projects fast. She prioritizes water supply, road access, healthcare, and school transport for forest-border villages.

January 9, 2026

US to Release Two Russian Crew Members from Seized Marinera Oil Tanker

The US will free two Russian crew aboard the Marinera tanker seized in the Atlantic. Russia welcomed the decision amid tensions over sanctions and legal claims.

January 9, 2026

Prasar Bharati Launches ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News to Boost Digital Creators

Prasar Bharati unveiled ‘Creator’s Corner’ on DD News, a platform spotlighting digital creators nationwide. This move aims to fuel content diversity and strengthen India’s creator economy in 2026 reforms.

January 9, 2026

Canada Halts Parents and Grandparents Program in 2026, Super Visa Advised

Canada continues the halt on its Parents and Grandparents Program in 2026. Only 10,000 pending applications will be processed. New applicants should consider the super visa for stays up to five years without permanent residency.

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

Telangana High Court to Hear Presentation on Hyderabad Metro Phase-II Impact on Heritage Buildings

The Telangana High Court asks HAMRL and the Act Public Welfare Foundation to present a detailed PowerPoint on Metro Phase-II's impact on heritage sites on February 4.

January 9, 2026

Tea Veteran Piyush Desai Wins NETA Lifetime Achievement Award

Piyush Desai, 86, chairman of Wagh Bakri Tea Group, is honoured with the North Eastern Tea Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his six decades of excellence in tea.

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.

January 9, 2026

CFSL Officials Inspect Karur Stampede Site in CBI Probe of TVK Rally Tragedy

CFSL experts arrived in Karur to inspect the stampede scene at a TVK rally that killed 41. They met with CBI officials and examined the area closely for forensic clues.