January 12, 2026

Narmada Valley FC Clinches Inspire Cup Title in U-17 Girls Football Showdown

Narmada Valley FC won the Inspire Cup, beating Magan Singh Rajvi FC 2-1 in the final. The U-17 girls football event had 14 teams and 252 players from across India.

January 12, 2026

China and EU Reach Deal on Chinese Electric Vehicle Exports with Minimum Pricing Guidelines

China and the European Union have agreed on new rules for Chinese electric vehicle exports. The EU will set minimum prices for these cars. The deal follows EU tariffs on Chinese EVs imposed in 2024 over subsidy concerns.

January 12, 2026

Sankranti Brahmotsavams Kicks Off at Srisailam Temple with Grand Rituals

The seven-day Sankranti Brahmotsavams started on January 12 at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam. Devotees witness special pujas and Dhwajarohanam inviting deities until January 18.

January 12, 2026

Canada Warns Citizens to Avoid Travel to Iran, Venezuela, South Sudan; Cautions on India

Canada's latest travel advisory urges its citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Venezuela, South Sudan, Yemen, and others due to violence and instability. India is marked for high caution citing terrorist threats.

January 12, 2026

Dubai’s Palm Monorail Suspended Indefinitely for Essential Maintenance

Dubai’s famous Palm Monorail has stopped running indefinitely due to needed station maintenance. No reopening date is given. Visitors now rely on taxis, buses, and other transport to visit Palm Jumeirah.

January 12, 2026

Congress to Stage Day-Night Protest Against MGNREGA Replacement on Jan 13-14

Congress is set to hold a day-night protest at Lok Bhavan on January 13-14 against the Centre’s move to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G law. Key leaders like K.C. Venugopal and Sunny Joseph will lead the demonstration as part of a 45-day nationwide agitation.

January 12, 2026

BJP Protests in Hubballi Over Alleged Police High-Handedness and Woman's Disrobing

Hundreds of BJP leaders and workers protested in Hubballi against police actions during a BJP worker's arrest. They demanded government resignation and strict action, calling the incident an atrocity against women.

January 12, 2026

Krishna Police Rescue Kidnapped Children, Arrest Three in Trafficking Ring Bust

Krishna district police arrested three and rescued two girls and a boy from a child trafficking gang. The kids were sold as labourers to duck rearers in Nandyal district. Police continue hunt for one more accused.

January 12, 2026

Multiple Vervet Monkeys Roaming Free in St Louis After 4-Day Search

Several vervet monkeys are on the loose in St Louis since Thursday. Officials don’t know where they came from and warn residents to stay away. Despite patrols, the monkeys remain at large near O’Fallon Park.

January 12, 2026

Five Decapitated Heads Found on Ecuador Beach in Gang Warning

Five decapitated heads were found on a Puerto López beach in Ecuador. The gruesome display warns gangs threatening local fishermen, amid rising violence.