January 8, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance Slams Denmark and Europe Over Greenland's Defense Role

US Vice-President JD Vance calls Greenland 'critical' for defense against missile attacks. He says Denmark and Europe have 'not done a good job' in securing the island. The US is discussing buying Greenland, despite Danish refusal. European leaders stand firm on sovereignty and NATO unity.

January 8, 2026

AP High Court Orders Fast Probe Into TTD Officer Satish Kumar's Death, Flags Parakamani Theft Issues

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the CID to speed up investigations into the suspicious death of former TTD security officer Y. Satish Kumar. It also called out corruption in the Parakamani theft case involving TTD officials and ordered strict action.

January 8, 2026

SVIMS Students Set Guinness World Record in Kuchipudi and Win State Essay Prize

Two SVIMS students entered the Guinness Book of Records for the largest Kuchipudi lesson with 4,608 participants. Another won a top prize in a state essay contest.

January 8, 2026

French Farmers Block Roads Near Eiffel Tower To Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

French farmers in tractors blocked roads around Paris landmarks to protest an EU trade deal with South America. The deal faces opposition over fears of cheaper imports harming European agriculture.

January 8, 2026

Delhi Court Releases Shahdab Ahmed After Supreme Court Bail in 2020 Riots Case

Delhi court has released Shahdab Ahmed after accepting his bail bond, following the Supreme Court's bail order in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case. Four other accused were released earlier. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam remain in custody as bail was denied to them.

January 8, 2026

UIDAI Launches Aadhaar Mascot 'Udai' to Simplify Public Communication

UIDAI introduces Udai, a new mascot for Aadhaar services, chosen via a national competition to make communication easier and friendlier for over a billion Indians.

January 8, 2026

‘Ram’ as Dog’s Name in Chhattisgarh Exam Triggers Protests and Official Apology

A dog-naming question listing 'Ram' has stirred protests in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund schools. Authorities regret the mistake and promise action.

January 8, 2026

CBI Summons Police in Karur Stampede Probe After TVK Rally Deaths

CBI questions police officers linked to security at Vijay's rally in Karur stampede that killed 41. Officers detail duty locations and roles as inquiry deepens.

January 8, 2026

Hyderabad Police Seize ₹1.24 Crore Banned Chinese Manja, Arrest 143 Ahead of Sankranti

Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police crack down on banned Chinese manja. They seize strings worth ₹1.24 crore and arrest 143, aiming to protect people, birds, and the environment.

January 8, 2026

China Cracks Down Hard on Christian Churches with Arrests and Demolition

Nine leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu were arrested amid China's deepening crackdown on underground Christian groups. In Wenzhou, authorities began demolishing the Yayang Church building, signaling the government's tough stance against churches not controlled by the state.