January 16, 2026

Telangana Speaker Dismisses BRS Disqualification Petitions Against Two MLAs

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar refused to disqualify two BRS MLAs accused of joining Congress. BRS leader K T Rama Rao slammed Congress for shielding defectors and vowed to fight on.

January 16, 2026

Trump Allies Chase $200M Bosnia Pipeline Deal to Cut Russian Gas Dependence

Two former Trump campaign members are exploring a $200m pipeline project in Bosnia to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Meetings with Bosnian leaders are ongoing but contract not yet awarded.

January 16, 2026

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act to Control Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

US President Trump threatens to invoke the rare Insurrection Act to stop violent protests in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement. After an agent shot a man, clashes erupted and federal property was damaged. Governor requests calm as tensions rise.

January 16, 2026

BMC Election Results May Delay Due to New Counting Method in Mumbai

Mumbai's BMC election results for 227 wards may delay on January 16 due to a new counting system. Returning Officers will count two wards at a time, causing staggered announcements.

January 16, 2026

Israel Moves Yellow Line Markers Deeper into Gaza, Satellite Images Reveal

Satellite images show Israel has moved its Yellow Line markers deeper into Gaza, sparking confusion and deadly clashes near the ceasefire line. Sixteen positions have been shifted, complicating life for Gazans and raising tensions with Hamas.