January 12, 2026

Contaminated Water Causes Diarrhoea Outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura, 8 Dead

Indore’s Bhagirathpura battles a deadly diarrhoea outbreak after drinking water from the city pipeline and borewells became contaminated. Over 3,000 people fell sick, 8 died, and hundreds were hospitalized. Authorities are fixing pipes and stopping water supply until safe water returns.

January 12, 2026

Victorian Muslim Leader Punched in Racial Attack on Melbourne Freeway; Suspects Arrested

A Muslim imam and his wife were attacked and racially abused on a Melbourne freeway. Three people have been charged after police stepped in. The victim is recovering.

January 12, 2026

Meta Deactivates Over 544,000 Under-16 Accounts in Australia Following Social Media Ban

Meta has shut down more than half a million accounts for users under 16 across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads after Australia's new social media ban took effect. The move is part of efforts to comply with the law, but challenges remain in verifying ages online.

January 12, 2026

16-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Firing Amid VDG Training in Jammu & Kashmir

A 16-year-old son of a Village Defence Guard was tragically killed in accidental gunfire in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. This happened while locals undergo training to protect villages from militants. Police continue to investigate the incident.

January 12, 2026

Trump Shares Mysterious 'Soon' Post Stoking Speculation on Military Action

Donald Trump posted a puzzling black-and-white image on Truth Social with the simple caption 'soon.' The photo shows him atop the White House, sparking guesses of big military or political moves ahead.