January 16, 2026

UAE Launches Automatic Degree Recognition for 34 Universities, Cutting Red Tape

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education has activated a digital system for automatic degree recognition from 34 universities. Over 25,000 graduates now skip lengthy verification, moving straight to jobs and visas with instant QR-code verification.

January 16, 2026

UAE Unveils Blue Visa: 10-Year Residency for Environmental Champions Alongside Golden Visa

The UAE offers two major long-term visa options: the Blue Visa for environmental experts and the Golden Visa for skilled professionals and investors. Learn key benefits and eligibility to choose your path in the Emirates.

January 16, 2026

Supreme Court to Grant Absolute Bail to Ex-IPS Officer T. Prabhakar Rao in Phone Tapping Case

The Supreme Court of India plans to make interim bail absolute for former IPS officer T. Prabhakar Rao. The court questioned if the state aims to keep him jailed until he breaks down in the Telangana phone tapping case. Detailed hearing is set for March 10, 2026.

January 16, 2026

Jharkhand High Court Terms Police Raid on ED Office 'Pre-Planned', Orders Security Boost

Jharkhand High Court calls the police raid on Enforcement Directorate’s Ranchi office 'pre-planned'. It orders paramilitary security and stays police probe against ED officers.

January 16, 2026

TikTok to Launch New Age Checks in EU as Calls for Under-16 Social Media Ban Grow

TikTok will soon start new age-verification across the EU to catch users under 13. This move follows rising demands for social media bans for under-16s in the UK and Australia. Keir Starmer also backs a potential UK ban amid concerns over children’s screen time.

January 16, 2026

NSW Police Shoot Man Armed With Bow and Arrow During Welfare Check in Gunnedah

A man armed with a bow and arrow was shot dead by NSW police while they conducted a welfare check in Gunnedah. This marks the third fatal police incident in New South Wales this year. Police are investigating the case with oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

January 16, 2026

Record Rain and Flash Floods Hit Victoria and Sydney Amid Ongoing Bushfires

Victoria and Sydney face severe weather with flash floods triggering evacuations and record rainfall. Authorities defend timely warnings as bushfires continue.

January 16, 2026

Deadly Floods Force Closure of Kruger National Park in South Africa

Floods in South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces have shut Kruger National Park and caused 19 deaths. Helicopters rescue guests and staff as rain continues.

January 16, 2026

Telangana Tourism’s Drone Festival Kicks Off with Racing and Airshows at Gachibowli Stadium

The Telangana Tourism Drone Festival starts on Jan 16 at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. Expect drone races, soccer matches, plane airshows, and a grand prize ceremony.

January 16, 2026

BJP Sets January 19-20 Schedule for National President Election

BJP announced the schedule for its national president election. Nominations open on January 19 and the new president will be named January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed.