January 14, 2026

Two Nurses Critically Ill with Nipah Virus in West Bengal; Contact Tracing Underway

Two nurses in West Bengal are critically ill with Nipah virus, one in a coma and the other on ventilator support. A doctor and nurse exposed to them are also hospitalized with symptoms. Over 120 contacts are isolating as health officials race to contain the outbreak.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Comedian Walter Masterson Urges Indians to Rethink MAGA Support Amid Rising Racism in Texas

Walter Masterson urges Indians to stop backing MAGA, calling out exclusion and racist attacks in Texas. Tensions rise as Indian-origin politicians face abuse.

January 14, 2026

FBI Raids Washington Post Journalist’s Home Over Classified Pentagon Leak

FBI searched a Washington Post journalist’s home for reporting on leaked Pentagon secrets. The leaker is now behind bars, says US Attorney General Pamela Bondi.

January 14, 2026

Karnataka High Court Stays Investigation on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Over Land Encroachment Allegations

Karnataka High Court has paused the investigation against Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a land encroachment case. The court said there are no clear allegations against him and stayed the probe till January 21.