January 16, 2026

Record Rain and Flash Floods Hit Victoria and Sydney Amid Ongoing Bushfires

Victoria and Sydney face severe weather with flash floods triggering evacuations and record rainfall. Authorities defend timely warnings as bushfires continue.

January 16, 2026

NHRC Registers Case Over Arrest of Journalist Donthu Ramesh by Hyderabad Police

The NHRC has officially registered a case on the arrest of NTV journalist Donthu Ramesh by Hyderabad police. A human rights lawyer claims the arrest violated press freedom and ignored legal procedures. The Commission has called for an independent probe and compensation for the journalist.

January 16, 2026

South Delhi Woman Duped of ₹6.9 Crore in 9-Day Digital Arrest Scam

A 69-year-old South Delhi businesswoman lost ₹6.9 crore after fraudsters kept her under digital surveillance and threats for nine days. They posed as police, forcing her to transfer money through RTGS. The scam surfaced after they cut contact, with police now investigating.

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

Australian Woman Wakes to Massive Python on Her Chest in the Night

Rachel Bloor from Brisbane woke to find a 2.5-meter carpet python curled on her chest. Staying calm, she safely removed the non-venomous snake. No one was hurt.