January 8, 2026

Karnataka to Build 900 New Public Schools to Boost Rural Education

Karnataka plans 900 new schools to provide rural students with quality education like private schools. Infrastructure will improve and 11,000 teachers will be recruited by mid-2026.

January 8, 2026

Nestlé Recalls Infant Formula in UAE Over Bacteria Concerns

The Emirates Drug Establishment recalls selected Nestlé baby formulas after Bacillus cereus bacteria found in raw ingredients. No illness reported so far. Parents advised to stop use and return products for refund.

January 8, 2026

Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu Road Widening to Finish by Feb 2026, Says Minister Riyas

Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas announced that the Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu road widening will be done by February 2026. This aims to ease heavy traffic in Kozhikode. Other city roads and NH widening projects are on track. The Cheruvannur flyover and Koyilandy bypass are also expected to complete soon.

January 8, 2026

Telangana Freezes as Temperatures Drop to 5.9℃ in Tiryani, Cold Weather to Continue

Telangana shivered with minimum temperatures hitting 5.9℃ in Tiryani on January 7-8. Sixteen districts fell below 10℃. The IMD warns of colder days ahead with temperatures dipping further by 2℃ to 4℃ in some areas.

January 8, 2026

Children in Gaza Resume School in Makeshift Tents After Two Years of War

After years of war and school destruction, children in Gaza return to classes in tents. Unicef runs basic lessons for 1,100 kids despite shortages and trauma.

January 8, 2026

ED Raids 15 Locations in Multi-State Fake Government Job Scam Involving 40+ Departments

Enforcement Directorate launched raids across India targeting a fake government job racket. The gang impersonated official bodies and paid fake salaries to trick victims.

January 8, 2026

Violent Clashes Rock Iran as Protests Spread to 111 Cities Amid Economic Crisis

Violent protests continue across Iran, spreading to 111 cities and towns. Security forces and protesters clashed, with deaths on both sides. The unrest began over the falling rial and soaring inflation. Authorities respond with arrests and allowances to ease hardship.

January 8, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland, But US Already Has Military Access Under 1951 Pact

President Trump wants Greenland for national security and even suggested buying it. But the US already has broad military rights there through a Cold War pact. Greenland and Denmark reject any sale, and local people oppose US takeover. Experts say the US can expand presence by asking, no need to buy the island.

January 8, 2026

ICE Officer Shoots Woman Dead During Minnesota Immigration Raid, Trump Reacts

A deadly shooting took place in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot a woman driving an SUV during a heated immigration raid. President Trump called the incident 'horrible' and labeled the woman a 'professional agitator.' Protests erupted as tensions surged.

January 8, 2026

EU Imports €7.2bn of Russian LNG in 2025, Fueling Putin's Ukraine War

Despite EU plans to ban Russian LNG by 2027, new data shows €7.2bn earned by Kremlin in 2025 from Yamal exports. European ports remain major LNG hubs.