January 16, 2026

CCPA fines 8 e-commerce firms ₹44 lakh for selling illegal walkie-talkies

CCPA penalizes eight e-commerce platforms ₹44 lakh for listing unauthorized walkie-talkies that violate telecom laws. Four giants, including Amazon and Flipkart, face ₹10 lakh fines each. Notices sent to 13 platforms after over 16,970 non-compliant listings were found online.

January 16, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest Second Suspect in Bishnupur Fuel Station Bomb Blast

Security forces caught a 41-year-old man tied to a bomb blast at a Manipur fuel station. Arms and ammo were seized. A prior arrest linked to KYKL was also made.

January 16, 2026

Chinese Woman’s Social Media Plea for Pig Slaughter Sparks Massive Village Festival

A young Chinese woman’s simple call for help to slaughter pigs for a festival went viral, attracting thousands to her village and turning it into a huge feast and celebration.

January 16, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Fishing Boat Near Maritime Boundary

The Indian Coast Guard caught a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line. The vessel is now being taken to Porbandar for investigation.

January 16, 2026

Israel Moves Yellow Line Markers Deeper into Gaza, Satellite Images Reveal

Satellite images show Israel has moved its Yellow Line markers deeper into Gaza, sparking confusion and deadly clashes near the ceasefire line. Sixteen positions have been shifted, complicating life for Gazans and raising tensions with Hamas.

January 16, 2026

Cuba mourns 32 troops killed in Venezuela as US ties shift

Cuba has lost 32 troops in Venezuela, marking its biggest military loss since 1961. The deaths reveal deep ties between Cuba and Venezuela's security forces. While US-Venezuela relations warm, Cuba faces a tough future.

January 16, 2026

Baby Wraps Treated with Insect Repellent Cut Malaria Cases by Two-Thirds in Uganda

A study in Uganda found that treating traditional baby wraps with permethrin reduced malaria cases in babies by 66%. This simple, low-cost method offers hope in the fight against malaria, especially for infants under five.

January 16, 2026

MHA Forms High-Level Panel to Fight Digital Arrest Scams, Updates Supreme Court

The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a high-level committee to study digital arrest scams. These cybercrimes trick victims by faking police and government officials to demand money. The committee includes top officials from multiple ministries and will meet bi-weekly to recommend ways to stop this growing fraud.

January 16, 2026

Afghan Man on Trial in Germany for Deadly Munich Car Attack

Farhad N., accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich, killing a mother and her toddler, goes on trial. Prosecutors say he acted with religious motives, targeting random victims.

January 16, 2026

Harvard Falls to 3rd as Chinese Universities Lead Global Research Race

Harvard University has dropped to third place in global research rankings, overtaken by seven Chinese universities. Despite increasing output, US schools face rising competition amid funding cuts, signaling a shift in global academic power.