Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif drew international attention by calling for the forced removal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, branding him the “worst criminal of humanity.” In televised interviews, Asif urged global powers, including the US and Turkey, to take direct action against Netanyahu over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Online grooming is defined by law enforcement as a calculated psychological process where an adult establishes an emotional connection with a minor to lower their inhibitions. Unlike random digital harassment, grooming is a long-term strategy designed to build trust and secrecy. Predators often masquerade as peers on popular platforms such as Roblox, Discord, or Snapchat.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified that “Temple,” an experimental health-monitoring wearable, is still in the research phase. Responding on X to doctors and influencers questioning its validity, he emphasized the device is not yet available for public purchase or medical use, addressing concerns over its scientific credibility.
AIIMS Patna has suspended its chief cashier, Anurag Aman, and launched a departmental inquiry after a ₹43 lakh financial discrepancy was discovered. Phulwarisharif police arrested him Thursday, as an internal audit indicated the funds were allegedly diverted into the stock market via a personal family account.
Protests across Iran escalated sharply on Thursday night after a public appeal by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of the country’s last Shah. Tens of thousands of demonstrators were reported on the streets of major cities, including Tehran and Mashhad, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide internet and communications blackout.
Russia urged the United States to comply with international maritime law after U.S. authorities seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. Moscow termed the action a gross violation of freedom of navigation, saying Washington was repeatedly informed that the vessel was civilian and lawfully registered under the Russian flag.
January 2026 saw a surge in digital exploitation, marked by a global row over Grok AI's "undressing" prompts. Alongside this, "keyword traps" like the "7 minute 11 second Marry Umair" and "19 minute 34 second" trends have been exposed as phishing scams. Influencers Justin D’Cruz and Sakshi Shrivas also faced fabricated leaks, highlighting the rise of AI-driven harm.
Shares of companies such as RVNL (NSE: RVNL), BHEL (NSE: BHEL), Vedanta (NSE: VEDL), Blue Dart Express (NSE: BLUEDART), RBL Bank (NSE: RBLBANK), among others, will be in the spotlight today, January 9. Indian equity markets are poised for a busy session on Friday, January 9, as several high-profile companies prepare to report their quarterly earnings, announce major contract wins, and undertake significant corporate restructuring.
Know Today's January 9, 2026 Morning Affirmation: Your focus determines your reality. If you look for problems, you will find them, but if you look for abundance, you will find that too. Let today be a celebration of the progress you have made and the opportunities that are waiting for you just around the corner.
The city of Hamtramck has officially renamed a local street in honor of the late former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The dedication ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 7, attended by city officials and members of the local Bangladeshi-American community.
Shrikant Pangarkar, one of the primary accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, has filed his nomination to contest the upcoming municipal corporation elections 2026 in Maharashtra's Jalna. Pangarkar, a former municipal councillor, is running as an independent candidate for the local civic polls.
An Air India Express flight IX 613 traveling from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah made a priority landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday, January 8, after an infant on board developed severe respiratory issues. The aircraft landed safely at approximately 12:28 PM, where it was met by a specialised medical team and an ambulance positioned on the tarmac.
A video showing reality television star Prince Narula being arrested by police went viral on social media on Thursday, January 8, sparking widespread speculation among fans regarding his arrest. The video, which appeared to show the actor being led away in handcuffs, dominated trending charts and prompted concerns over potential legal trouble.
In a significant shift in American foreign policy, President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, conventions, and treaties.
Polling for the high-stakes BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 16. The list of key candidates includes Sheetal Mhatre (Congress), Tulip Miranda (Congress), Tejasvi Ghosalkar (BJP), Rakhee Jadhav (BJP), Akash Raj Purohit (BJP), Saurabh Ghosalkar (SS-UBT), Kishori Pednekar (SS-UBT), Bushra Malik (NCP-Ajit Pawar) and Dhananjay Dada Pisal (NCP-Ajit Pawar).
For many families in Kunwar Singh Colony, basic hygiene and hydration have become expensive challenges. Residents are currently spending between INR 40 and INR 50 daily on bottled water for drinking and cooking. Those who cannot afford the daily expense have resorted to using untreated borewell water or taking out loans to install high-end Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration systems.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismissed a government primary school teacher and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against her after an investigation revealed she had allegedly concealed her Pakistani nationality to secure employment. The teacher, identified as Mahira Akhtar (also known as Farzana), had been serving in the state’s Basic Education Department for several decades.
The BMC elections 2026 will be held on January 15, with the counting of votes and declaration of results scheduled for January 16. For the 2026 BMC elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) is following the single-member ward system. From BMC election 2026 schedule to ward-wise list of candidates and alliance details, here's all you need to know.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday intensified the political narrative ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, asserting that the city’s next mayor will be a "Marathi Hindu." As the BMC polls approach, Fadnavis expressed confidence in the current ruling alliance's voter base. He downplayed the potential impact of an alliance between brothers Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, stating that the BJP’s support remains robust across various demographics.
A Mumbai-based software engineer took matters into her own hands after her mobile phone was snatched at Varanasi’s famous Assi Ghat last week. The theft occurred while Gupta was visiting the spiritual hub with her family. Amidst the heavy evening crowds at the ghat, an unidentified person snatched her phone and fled.
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