January 9, 2026

Two Army Porters Fall Into Stream Near Baramulla; Rescue Underway

Two Army porters skidded off a road and fell into a stream near Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. A rescue operation is in progress to save them.

January 9, 2026

Union Home Ministry To Hold Ladakh Talks in Late January on Statehood, Sixth Schedule

The Union Home Ministry will meet Ladakh civil society leaders in the last week of January. Key issues include Ladakh's statehood demand and Sixth Schedule status. This was announced after delays following October talks and protests.

January 9, 2026

TNPCB urges eco-friendly Bhogi, warns against burning plastics and tyres causing pollution

TNPCB asks people to avoid burning plastics and tyres during Bhogi to prevent air pollution and health hazards. Air quality will be monitored in Chennai during the festival.

January 9, 2026

Jallikattu Season Kicks Off with Bull Rearing Traditions in Madurai’s Thottiapatti Village

Before Jallikattu bull taming starts, Madurai’s Thottiapatti village quietly breeds and raises native bulls known as Keda Maadu. This tradition is a mix of pride, care, and preserving heritage.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka Sees Rising Engineering Unemployment, 48,000 Graduates Join Yuva Nidhi for Skill Training

Karnataka's engineering sector unemployment rises as only 20-25,000 of 1 lakh annual graduates get jobs. Nearly 48,000 new engineering grads joined Yuva Nidhi scheme; 90% avoid skill training despite government efforts and corporate offers.

January 9, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Parties Race to Save Votes After 2.89 Crore Names Deleted in Voter List

After 2.89 crore names were deleted from Uttar Pradesh’s draft voter list, political parties are launching intense campaigns to ensure no eligible voter is lost. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav urges party workers to unite with the slogan ‘Not a single vote should be cut’ as BJP and Congress also hold awareness drives.

January 9, 2026

India’s First Commercial Quantum Computer to Be Deployed at IIIT Dharwad

Karnataka to host India’s first commercial quantum computer at IIIT Dharwad. The state pushes quantum tech growth with QpiAI and explores new water safety tech with Singapore’s ZWEEC.

January 9, 2026

India's New Pesticides Management Bill Aims to Modernize and Strengthen Regulations

The Union Agriculture Ministry invites public comments on the draft Pesticides Management Bill to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968. The Bill focuses on safer pesticide use, wider regulation, and stricter penalties.

January 9, 2026

Three Indians Among Crew on Russian Tanker Seized by US, Russia Demands Maritime Law Respect

Three Indians are part of the crew on the Russian oil tanker Marinera seized by the US near the North Atlantic. Russia condemned the seizure, rejected US sanctions claims, and urged compliance with international maritime laws.

January 9, 2026

26 Families Declared Eligible for Houses After Kogilu Demolition: Minister

Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that 26 families are eligible for government houses after Kogilu demolition, following verification by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.