January 8, 2026

NHRC Issues Notice to Gujarat Govt Over Typhoid Surge in Gandhinagar Due to Contaminated Water

NHRC has asked Gujarat government for a report after 70 typhoid cases emerged in Gandhinagar. The outbreak is linked to leaks in the new water supply system mixing sewage with drinking water.

January 8, 2026

Berlin Mayor Under Fire for Playing Tennis During City Blackout and Lying About It

Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner is facing backlash after playing tennis during a massive blackout caused by arson. He later admitted misleading the public about his activities and is now urged to resign.

January 8, 2026

CBI Arrests Vodafone Manager for Illegal SIM Sales Used in Cybercrime Phishing Scam

The CBI arrested Vodafone's Delhi area sales manager for selling 21,000 SIM cards illegally. These SIMs fuelled phishing scams targeting Indians. The scam used fake employees' IDs to bypass KYC norms. The investigation began after uncovering a cybercrime phishing network near Delhi and Chandigarh.

January 8, 2026

BJP Demands Judicial Probe After Worker Sujata Handi 'Disrobed' During Arrest

BJP leader C. Manjula calls the police's treatment of Sujata Handi 'Congress-sponsored goondaism' and demands a judicial inquiry. Police Commissioner has started an inquiry following protests.

January 8, 2026

Saudi-led coalition accuses UAE of smuggling Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen

Saudi-led coalition claims UAE helped smuggle separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi out of Yemen. The UAE-backed leader fled Aden by boat and flight, deepening tensions in Yemen's civil war.