January 8, 2026

Kanpur YouTuber Arrested, Cop on Run in 14-Year-Old Girl’s Abduction and Gang Rape Case

A YouTuber is arrested and a sub-inspector is missing after a 14-year-old girl was abducted and gang raped near Kanpur. Police have suspended two officers and started a thorough probe.

January 8, 2026

Russian Strikes Cause Widespread Blackouts in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia

Russian attacks have left two major Ukrainian regions, Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, nearly without power. Critical infrastructure and water supplies are disrupted amid freezing weather. Energy workers race to restore services as power outages deepen during winter.

January 8, 2026

West Bengal ASHA Workers Protest for Higher Pay, Insurance Outside Health Dept HQ

Hundreds of ASHA workers in West Bengal protested outside the health department demanding their honorarium be raised to ₹15,000 and death compensation of ₹5 lakhs. The protest marks over two weeks of strike as workers seek permanent status and better benefits.

January 8, 2026

Thousands Line Saint-Tropez Streets for Brigitte Bardot's Funeral

Crowds gathered in Saint-Tropez to bid farewell to French film star Brigitte Bardot. The funeral saw applause as her coffin passed, with notable attendees including Marine le Pen. Bardot, a cinema legend and animal rights activist, was laid to rest overlooking the Mediterranean.

January 8, 2026

Greenlanders Say ‘We Are Not For Sale’ as Trump Eyes Buying Territory

Greenlanders express anger and fear after Trump showed interest in buying Greenland from Denmark. They reject any idea of US ownership or forceful takeover. Locals and politicians call it disrespectful and warn against threats to their self-rule and NATO ties.

January 8, 2026

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin Inaugurates ₹31.62 Crore Vehicular Subway at Chromepet

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin opened a ₹31.62 crore vehicular subway at Radha Nagar, Chromepet. This project replaces Level Crossing 27 and eases travel for nearby areas like Zameen Pallavaram and Medavakkam. The subway is 329 meters long and features safety and access facilities.

January 8, 2026

SASTRA University Teams Up With The Hindu for Webinar on Boosting Research Culture in Education

Learn how to build a strong research culture in higher education at SASTRA University’s webinar on January 10. Top experts will discuss innovation, careers, and national science initiatives.

January 8, 2026

Chennai to Study Women’s Safety in Public Spaces and Transport with ₹19.78 Lakh Project

Greater Chennai Corporation will conduct a city-wide study on women’s safety in public spaces and transport. The ₹19.78 lakh project will survey 3,000 people and gather data on harassment and safety perceptions across Chennai zones.

January 8, 2026

Reddit Debate: Indian vs American Managers for H-1B Holders Amid Visa Struggles

A Redditor sparked a fiery debate comparing Indian and American managers for H-1B visa holders in the US. Concerns over work pressure clash with hopes for Green Card support in tough immigration times.

January 8, 2026

MAGA Influencer Demands Deportation of Indian American Hotel Owners for Rejecting DHS, ICE

A MAGA influencer sparked controversy by calling for deportation of four Indian American hotel owners in Minnesota who denied rooms to immigration agents. The hotel owners were accused of acting against US interests, despite legal protections and citizenship rights.