January 16, 2026

BMC Election Vote Counting Starts Today at 10 AM in Mumbai

Vote counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections begins today at 10 a.m. across 23 centres in Mumbai. Officials expect a higher turnout than 2017. Counting follows strict Election Commission rules amid earlier ink controversy.

January 16, 2026

Iran Demands High Fees for Releasing Protesters' Bodies Amid Crackdown

Iranian authorities are charging families thousands of dollars to return bodies of protesters killed in recent unrest. Reports reveal security forces holding over 70 bodies and demanding ransom, with some families forced to leave without their loved ones.

January 16, 2026

Democrats Demand FTC Probe Into Trump Mobile Over Delayed T1 Phone and Refund Concerns

Democratic lawmakers have asked the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile after hundreds of thousands paid deposits for the delayed T1 phone. The phone promised US-made features but remains undelivered, raising fraud concerns.

January 16, 2026

CIA Asks Chinese Citizens to Secretly Share Government Info in Bold Social Media Push

The CIA has launched unusual social media videos in Mandarin, asking Chinese citizens to secretly share truth about their government. It advises safety tips and anonymous contacts amid rising US-China tensions.

January 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Oman Urge Trump to Avoid Airstrikes on Iran

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Oman warned Donald Trump against attacking Iran, fearing a large Middle East war. Their pressure helped Trump pause his military plans.