January 9, 2026

Karnataka Upgrades Health Centres in Kalaburagi District to Boost Care

Karnataka government upgrades five health centres in Kalaburagi to improve medical services. Community Health Centres at Kalagi and Yadrami expanded from 30 to 50 beds. Three Primary Health Centres upgraded to Community Health Centres to meet rising demand.

January 9, 2026

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 13 Palestinians Violating Ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, in Gaza despite a ceasefire. The strikes followed a failed rocket launch and sparked outrage.

January 9, 2026

Centre Opposes Court Directive to Cut GST on Air Purifiers, Calls It Unconstitutional

The Centre told the Delhi High Court that courts cannot interfere with GST decisions. It opposed a PIL seeking to lower the GST on air purifiers from 18% to 5%, by classifying them as medical devices. The PIL claims this would help amid Delhi's severe air pollution. The court will hear the case on January 9, 2026.

January 9, 2026

Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Talks for $260bn Mining Mega-Merger

Rio Tinto and Glencore have restarted merger talks that could create the world’s largest mining company valued over $260bn. The deal may see Rio Tinto acquire Glencore, with a formal offer deadline by 5 February.

January 9, 2026

Russia Uses Rare Oreshnik Missile in Deadly Strikes on Kyiv and Lviv

Russia fired its rarely-used Oreshnik ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, killing four in Kyiv and hitting Lviv’s infrastructure. The strikes included hundreds of missiles and drones amid harsh winter and power outages.

January 9, 2026

Etihad Rail to Launch UAE’s First National Passenger Train Service in 2026

The UAE is set to transform travel with Etihad Rail’s national passenger service starting in 2026. The network will link all seven emirates with 11 stations, offering fast, comfortable trains running at 200 km/h. Expect luxury seating, Wi-Fi, and seamless connectivity to metro and buses. This eco-friendly project aims to cut emissions and ease road congestion.

January 9, 2026

Telangana Warns of Rising Cyber Frauds During Sankranti Festival

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau alerts public on surge in cyber frauds during Sankranti. Beware of fake offers, booking scams, and bogus loan links shared via WhatsApp and social media.

January 9, 2026

Dubai Rolls Out AI Cameras to Catch Litterbugs, Fines Up to Dh500

Dubai uses AI cameras on waste vehicles to spot littering and illegal dumping instantly. Offenders face fines up to Dh500 as the city pushes for cleaner streets and faster action.

January 9, 2026

Iran Faces Massive Protests Amid Internet Blackout; Trump and Reza Pahlavi Back Demonstrators

Millions in Iran protest sharply amid internet and power cuts by the regime. Reza Pahlavi and President Trump support protesters, warning authorities. Violence and arrests escalate across cities as economic fears fuel unrest.

January 9, 2026

Explosive Device Blasts Near School Bus in Purameri, Kerala; No Injuries Reported

A crude explosive went off by a roadside as a school bus passed near Purameri in Kerala. No one was hurt. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.