January 8, 2026

Yelahanka Police Arrest Two for Encroaching Govt Land in Bengaluru's Kogilu Village

Yelahanka police arrested Waseem Baig and Vijay Kumar for illegally occupying government land in Kogilu village, Bengaluru. The land was cleared by the Greater Bengaluru Authority, and the accused are now in police custody for investigation.

January 8, 2026

Telangana Earns ₹16,478 Crore from Land Sales, Mineral Royalties in 10 Years: CAG Report

Telangana raised ₹16,478 crore from selling land and property between 2014-15 and 2023-24. Mineral royalties added ₹12,795 crore. Interest payments exceed pensions, says CAG.

January 8, 2026

Chennai To Host Special Voter Registration Camps at All Polling Stations on January 10-11

Chennai will hold special voter registration camps at all 4,079 polling stations on January 10 and 11. This move helps new voters, those missing from rolls, or needing updates ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.

January 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia Opens Capital Market to All Foreign Investors Starting February

From February 1, Saudi Arabia lets all foreign investors directly invest in its capital market. The CMA removed old limits, welcoming global money and aiming to grow the market.

January 8, 2026

Pakistani Gen Z Sparks Debate with Censored Article Criticizing Establishment

A PhD student’s article on Pakistan’s Gen Z rejecting the ruling boomers went viral before being removed, sparking debate about youth resistance.

January 8, 2026

Air India Receives First Custom Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Since Tata Takeover

Air India has received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner made specifically for the airline, marking a milestone since Tata's 2022 takeover. The wide-body plane will join the expanding fleet soon.

January 8, 2026

Dubai to Plant 20,000 Trees Celebrating 20 Years of Sheikh Mohammed’s Leadership

Dubai is planting 20,000 trees in parks, schools, and neighbourhoods to mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed's visionary leadership. This green push aims to boost air quality, community spirit, and sustainability.

January 8, 2026

NHAI Targets Completion of New Six-Lane Kulur Bridge Before 2026 Monsoon

The National Highways Authority of India plans to finish the new six-lane Kulur Bridge across Phalguni River by early 2026, ending delays and replacing the old unsafe bridge on National Highway 66 in Mangaluru.

January 8, 2026

Deep Depression to Bring Rare January Rainfall to Coastal Tamil Nadu from January 9

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring scattered and heavy rains to coastal Tamil Nadu for three days starting January 9, 2026. This rare January weather event has led to weather alerts in the region, promising relief after a dry spell.

January 8, 2026

India's Antitrust Watchdog Backs Global Turnover Fines Ahead of Apple Court Battle

India's Competition Commission defends using global turnover to calculate fines in a new law, opposing Apple’s claim it leads to excessive penalties. The Delhi High Court will hear Apple’s challenge on January 27.