Australia Demands Roblox Address Child Grooming and Harmful Content Concerns

February 9, 2026

Australia Demands Roblox Address Child Grooming and Harmful Content Concerns

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells is alarmed by reports of child grooming and graphic content on Roblox. She has demanded urgent action and a review of its PG rating. The eSafety Commissioner is testing Roblox's safety promises amid ongoing concerns about children’s online security.

53 Dead or Missing as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya, Only 2 Survivors Found

February 9, 2026

53 Dead or Missing as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya, Only 2 Survivors Found

A migrant boat capsized near Libya's coast, killing or leaving 53 missing. Only two women survived, rescued by Libyan authorities. The UN migration agency warns of human smuggling dangers.

APNGOs VP Rayi Venugopal Calls for New Pay Revision Commission in Andhra Pradesh

February 9, 2026

APNGOs VP Rayi Venugopal Calls for New Pay Revision Commission in Andhra Pradesh

APNGOs State vice-president Rayi Venugopal urges Andhra Pradesh government to appoint a new Pay Revision Commission. He demands early release of dearness allowances and clearance of pending bills for retired employees.

Kerala’s IGST Revenue Puzzle Remains Unresolved, KPERC Calls It Major Concern

February 9, 2026

Kerala’s IGST Revenue Puzzle Remains Unresolved, KPERC Calls It Major Concern

Kerala faces ongoing problems with IGST revenue. Despite high interstate trade, the state gets very little IGST share. The KPERC report calls this a big mystery and systemic issue.

Bengaluru Police Arrest 5 in Jewellery Store Robbery, Recover ₹2.50 Lakh Worth of Gold

February 9, 2026

Bengaluru Police Arrest 5 in Jewellery Store Robbery, Recover ₹2.50 Lakh Worth of Gold

Madanayakanahalli police caught five men involved in a jewellery store robbery in Bengaluru. Gold and weapons worth ₹2.50 lakh were seized. The accused hail from Rajasthan and held varied jobs in the city.

BJP, Shiv Sena Lead Early Maharashtra Local Body Polls with 337 Zilla Parishad Seats

February 9, 2026

BJP, Shiv Sena Lead Early Maharashtra Local Body Polls with 337 Zilla Parishad Seats

Early trends show BJP and Shiv Sena ahead in Maharashtra local body elections, leading in 200 and 137 Zilla Parishad seats respectively. Counting continues.

Family Remembers Late Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad as Caring and Hopeful for Retirement

February 9, 2026

Family Remembers Late Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad as Caring and Hopeful for Retirement

The family of Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad from Mathura mourns his loss. They recall him as a kind man who dreamed of a peaceful life after retiring in March.

Supreme Court Calls ₹54,000 Crore Digital Frauds 'Robbery', Seeks SOP from Centre and RBI

February 9, 2026

Supreme Court Calls ₹54,000 Crore Digital Frauds 'Robbery', Seeks SOP from Centre and RBI

The Supreme Court calls digital frauds siphoning over ₹54,000 crore as 'robbery.' It asks the Centre, RBI, and banks to create a quick action plan and pushes for a strong probe into digital arrest cases by the CBI.

Insta360 and Vivo Challenge DJI with New Handheld Gimbal Cameras

February 9, 2026

Insta360 and Vivo Challenge DJI with New Handheld Gimbal Cameras

Chinese companies Insta360 and Vivo plan new handheld gimbal cameras to rival DJI's Pocket series. Both aim for launches this year as they target a slice of the booming market.

Human-Elephant Clashes in Thalavadi Hills Turn Deadly, Farmers Demand Action

February 9, 2026

Human-Elephant Clashes in Thalavadi Hills Turn Deadly, Farmers Demand Action

Farmers in Thalavadi Hills live in fear as elephants raid crops and cause deaths. After a recent fatal attack, they demand better fencing, trenches, and higher compensation.