January 8, 2026

BlueScope Rejects Kerry Stokes' $13.2bn Bid as 'Drastically Undervalued'

BlueScope Steel has firmly rejected Kerry Stokes' $13.2 billion takeover offer, calling it 'an attempt to buy the company on the cheap.' The board says the bid undervalues the company’s assets and growth. Shares soared 20.6% to a 17-year high after the bid.

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 7, 2026

90% of Low-Income Aussie Families Struggle to Afford Back-to-School Essentials Due to Rising Costs

A new survey by The Smith Family reveals nine in ten low-income Australian families worry about paying for school essentials. Inflation and rising costs hit hard, leaving many kids without proper uniforms, digital devices, or access to extracurricular activities.

January 7, 2026

Deepender Hooda Demands Haryana Host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Flags Resource Neglect

Congress MP Deepender Hooda slammed the BJP government for sidelining Haryana in sports and finance. He demands Haryana be co-host for 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics and calls out low budget and water rights issues.

January 6, 2026

UP Police Crack ₹24 Crore Hawala-GST Fraud Network, Two Arrested

Uttar Pradesh police in Bareilly have arrested two men linked to a ₹24 crore hawala and GST fraud involving fake firms and mule accounts. The scam was exposed after a small artisan received an unexpected ₹1.5 crore tax notice. Investigations reveal shell companies evading taxes and moving money illegally.