January 9, 2026

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Launches ₹180 Crore Suzen Medicare Plant; Calls for More Private Investment

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated Suzen Medicare’s ₹180 crore IV fluid plant in Maheshwaram, stressing that private investments boost jobs and economic growth. The plant uses German tech and fits into Telangana's Vision 2047 to become a $3 trillion economy.

January 9, 2026

Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA Donate Mechanical Elephant to Cherukunnu Temple

Actor Bhumi Pednekkar and PETA India have donated a 3-metre-tall mechanical elephant named Cherukunnu Karthikeyan to a temple in Thrissur. This move supports animal welfare by avoiding real elephants in rituals.

January 9, 2026

Iranians Share Struggles Amid Protests and Economic Turmoil

Iranians from different walks of life describe how protests, inflation, and the unstable economy hurt their businesses and hopes for change. Many feel trapped but dream of freedom and a better future despite deep uncertainty.

January 9, 2026

EU Approves Biggest Free Trade Deal with Mercosur After 25 Years, Protests Erupt

The European Union has agreed on the largest free trade deal with Mercosur countries, ending 25 years of talks. The deal sparked protests from farmers and environmental groups in several EU countries. Supporters say it boosts economic ties and reduces reliance on China, while critics warn of risks to agriculture and forests.

January 9, 2026

Doomsday Plane E-4B Spotted Near White House Days After Maduro’s Capture

Boeing’s E-4B Nightwatch, a flying US command center, was seen near Washington after Nicolas Maduro’s capture. Later it flew to LA with Secretary Pete Hegseth. No official reason given, stirring rumors.

January 9, 2026

US Seizes Another Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Moscow Protests

The US Coast Guard seized the motor tanker Olina in international waters near the Caribbean. This is the fifth Venezuelan oil tanker seized under US sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Russia.

January 9, 2026

Storm Goretti Brings Record Winds, Heavy Snow to Germany and France

Storm Goretti hit France and Germany with record winds over 210kph and up to 20cm of snow. Nearly 400,000 French homes lost power. Germany braces for freezing cold and blocked roads.

January 9, 2026

US Seizes Another Venezuelan-Linked Oil Tanker in Caribbean

US forces captured the Olina, an oil tanker tied to Venezuela, in the Caribbean Sea. This is the fifth tanker seized amid the US crackdown on embargoed Venezuelan oil exports.

January 9, 2026

Swiss Bar Owner Detained After Deadly New Year's Fire Kills 40

Jacques Moretti, co-owner of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has been detained after a New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people. The blaze also injured 116, many under 20. Investigators suspect the fire started from sparklers on champagne bottles igniting foam. Officials launched manslaughter and arson investigations.

January 9, 2026

Farmers Protest in Yadgir Demanding Action over Housing Scheme Irregularities and Rural Cleanliness

Farmers in Yadgir protested against officers for giving houses to wrong people under a housing scheme. They demanded quick action and better village cleanliness to avoid disease. Officials promised to take steps after receiving their memorandum.