January 8, 2026

West Bengal BJP Leader Sparks Row Over Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Favoring TMC Women Voters

A BJP leader in West Bengal sparked outrage by telling husbands to 'lock up wives' to stop them voting TMC under Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. The cash scheme boosts TMC’s hold on 2.21 crore women voters with monthly ₹1,000 payments. Despite controversy, cash incentives remain a key election tool in West Bengal.

January 8, 2026

65-Year-Old Woman Found Dead, Gold Jewellery Stolen in Tirupattur Village

A 65-year-old woman was found dead with injuries in her home near Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur. Her gold jewellery was missing. Police have launched a probe and are examining CCTV footage.

January 8, 2026

NCB Seizes 1.33 Lakh Kg Drugs Worth ₹2,000 Crore, Arrests 994 Traffickers in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 1.33 lakh kg drugs worth ₹2,000 crore and arrested 994 traffickers in 2025. Conviction rate rose to 66.8%. Major operations busted drug labs and darknet syndicates.

January 8, 2026

Texas Warns Residents: Don’t Open Mysterious Seed Packets, Hand Them Over to Officials

Texas officials urge residents to report and hand over mysterious seed packets seen in mailboxes. These packets, possibly from China, could harm agriculture if opened or planted.

January 8, 2026

Russia Condemns US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Marinera in International Waters

Russia strongly condemned the US seizure of its oil tanker Marinera outside territorial waters. The tanker was seized for alleged sanctions violations, sparking tension between Moscow and Washington.

January 8, 2026

Over ₹5 Lakh Fines Collected in Telangana Overnight Checks, Illegal PDS Rice Seized

Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement teams fined over ₹5 lakh for vehicle and mining violations during overnight checks. They also seized 160 quintals of illegal PDS rice near Nirmal.

January 8, 2026

Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent in Minneapolis During Immigration Crackdown

In Minneapolis, a woman was killed by an ICE agent after she allegedly tried to run over officers with her vehicle. The Trump administration called it domestic terrorism. Local leaders demand ICE leave immediately.

January 8, 2026

US Attack on Venezuela Marks New Resource Rivalry with China in South America

The US launched its first direct attack on Venezuela, sparking a fresh struggle with China over South America's vast mineral wealth. This move seeks control over critical resources and challenges China’s growing influence in the region.

January 7, 2026

Agriculture Ministry Releases Draft Pesticides Bill 2025 with Tougher Controls, Invites Public Feedback

The Agriculture Ministry has unveiled the draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, replacing the 1968 Insecticides Act. The bill aims to protect farmers by enhancing transparency, traceability, and penalties for violations. The Ministry welcomes public comments until February 4, 2026, before presenting it to Parliament.

January 7, 2026

Leftwing Militants’ Arson Cuts Power to 45,000 Berlin Homes, Exposing Energy Security Flaws

A large arson attack by leftwing militants knocked out power to 45,000 Berlin households and key facilities. The attack exposed serious weaknesses in Germany’s energy security and led to urgent calls for better protection of critical infrastructure.