January 16, 2026

Millet Magic Steals the Show in Kodagu Cooking Contest to Revive Traditions

Over 60 teams cooked up delicious millet dishes in Kodagu's cooking contest. Traditional recipes like ragi dosa and millet laddu wowed judges. Organisers push millets for health and heritage.

January 16, 2026

Trump Allies Chase $200M Bosnia Pipeline Deal to Cut Russian Gas Dependence

Two former Trump campaign members are exploring a $200m pipeline project in Bosnia to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Meetings with Bosnian leaders are ongoing but contract not yet awarded.

January 16, 2026

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act to Control Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

US President Trump threatens to invoke the rare Insurrection Act to stop violent protests in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement. After an agent shot a man, clashes erupted and federal property was damaged. Governor requests calm as tensions rise.

January 16, 2026

New Map Reveals Antarctica’s Hidden Mountains and Valleys Beneath Ice Sheet

Scientists have created the most detailed map ever of Antarctica’s land under the ice. Using satellite data and ice flow physics, they found thousands of new hills and ridges. This discovery will help predict how Antarctica’s glaciers might melt and affect sea levels.

January 16, 2026

Schools up to Class 8 in Gautam Buddh Nagar Closed for Two Days Due to Fog and Cold

Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar, from Nursery to Class 8, will remain shut on January 16 and 17 because of thick fog and extreme cold. The district administration has strictly ordered the closure to keep students safe.

January 16, 2026

Australian Woman Wakes to Massive Python on Her Chest in the Night

Rachel Bloor from Brisbane woke to find a 2.5-meter carpet python curled on her chest. Staying calm, she safely removed the non-venomous snake. No one was hurt.

January 16, 2026

Avaniapuram Jallikattu 2026 Ends Safely, Balamurugan Wins Car Prize

Avaniapuram Jallikattu on January 15 saw 937 bulls and 568 tamers compete safely, with minor injuries reported. Balamurugan won top prize after taming 22 bulls.

January 16, 2026

BMC Election Results May Delay Due to New Counting Method in Mumbai

Mumbai's BMC election results for 227 wards may delay on January 16 due to a new counting system. Returning Officers will count two wards at a time, causing staggered announcements.

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.