January 15, 2026

52 Maoists with ₹1.41 crore bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district

Fifty-two Maoists, including 21 women and many with bounties totaling over ₹1.41 crore, surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. They joined under the state's rehabilitation plan, continuing a strong trend of surrenders in January 2026.

January 15, 2026

Australia Blocks 4.7 Million Under-16 Social Media Accounts After December Ban

Australia banned social media for users under 16 in December. Over 4.7 million accounts were removed or restricted in days. Meta deactivated nearly 550,000 accounts. The government says platforms are trying to comply, but opposition raises concerns over age checks and account reactivations.

January 15, 2026

Iran Faces Water Day Zero as Drought Pushes Tehran Toward Crisis

Iran's cities face 'water day zero' amid a six-year drought. Tehran, with 10 million people, risks water supply collapse, causing blackouts and protests. Government mismanagement and climate change worsen the crisis.

January 15, 2026

Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Spy Accusation, Tensions Rise

Russia has expelled a British diplomat accused of spying, giving two weeks to leave. Moscow warned the UK against escalating tensions, promising a strong response.

January 15, 2026

ICE Officer Shoots Venezuelan Man in Minneapolis During Enforcement Operation

A US ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man in the leg during a traffic stop in north Minneapolis. The man resisted arrest and two others attacked the officer. All were taken into custody amid rising tensions after a recent ICE shooting.