January 8, 2026

BlueScope Rejects Kerry Stokes' $13.2bn Bid as 'Drastically Undervalued'

BlueScope Steel has firmly rejected Kerry Stokes' $13.2 billion takeover offer, calling it 'an attempt to buy the company on the cheap.' The board says the bid undervalues the company’s assets and growth. Shares soared 20.6% to a 17-year high after the bid.

January 8, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches Net-Zero Residential School Pilot to Boost Green Education

Andhra Pradesh, with Heartfulness, started a Net-Zero Residential School pilot at Kuntamukkala. The project teaches students eco-responsibility with green belts and wetlands to create a sustainable campus.

January 8, 2026

Elephant Kills 13 in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum, Panic Grips Region

A rogue elephant killed 13 people in two days in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum. Forest teams are trying to drive it back to the wild. Trains are cancelled and leaders call for urgent action.

January 8, 2026

US Seizes Russian Tanker Marinera in Atlantic in High-Stakes Sanctions Clash

US forces seized the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera in the Atlantic after days of pursuit. The ship is linked to sanctions and may carry illicit cargo. Russia swiftly sent naval escorts, heightening tensions with Washington.

January 8, 2026

West Bengal BJP Leader Sparks Row Over Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme Favoring TMC Women Voters

A BJP leader in West Bengal sparked outrage by telling husbands to 'lock up wives' to stop them voting TMC under Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. The cash scheme boosts TMC’s hold on 2.21 crore women voters with monthly ₹1,000 payments. Despite controversy, cash incentives remain a key election tool in West Bengal.

January 8, 2026

65-Year-Old Woman Found Dead, Gold Jewellery Stolen in Tirupattur Village

A 65-year-old woman was found dead with injuries in her home near Vaniyambadi, Tirupattur. Her gold jewellery was missing. Police have launched a probe and are examining CCTV footage.

January 8, 2026

NCB Seizes 1.33 Lakh Kg Drugs Worth ₹2,000 Crore, Arrests 994 Traffickers in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 1.33 lakh kg drugs worth ₹2,000 crore and arrested 994 traffickers in 2025. Conviction rate rose to 66.8%. Major operations busted drug labs and darknet syndicates.

January 8, 2026

Texas Warns Residents: Don’t Open Mysterious Seed Packets, Hand Them Over to Officials

Texas officials urge residents to report and hand over mysterious seed packets seen in mailboxes. These packets, possibly from China, could harm agriculture if opened or planted.

January 8, 2026

Russia Condemns US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Marinera in International Waters

Russia strongly condemned the US seizure of its oil tanker Marinera outside territorial waters. The tanker was seized for alleged sanctions violations, sparking tension between Moscow and Washington.

January 8, 2026

Over ₹5 Lakh Fines Collected in Telangana Overnight Checks, Illegal PDS Rice Seized

Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement teams fined over ₹5 lakh for vehicle and mining violations during overnight checks. They also seized 160 quintals of illegal PDS rice near Nirmal.