A woman accused in a drug case has been granted eight months of bail by a court. She had previously received a shorter interim bail to allow her to give birth. On January 9, 2026, she delivered a premature baby girl. The extended bail was granted to enable her to care for her newborn infant during this critical period.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv's energy infrastructure have killed seven people in recent strikes. Ukrainian authorities confirmed that such attacks have been ongoing since summer, but have intensified notably in recent days. Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi described the latest assault as a large-scale attack of significant magnitude. The continued strikes highlight the sustained pressure Ukraine faces from Russian aerial bombardment.
Following the death of Josh Allen's grandmother Patricia, fans rallied to support Oishei Children's Hospital in her memory. Donations quickly exceeded one million dollars, leading to the establishment of the Patricia Allen Fund dedicated to pediatric care. Contributions poured in from supporters around the world, including fans of rival team Kansas City who donated after a playoff game against Buffalo. The fund has now raised an impressive total of seventeen million dollars.
An Indian captain named Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after reportedly overpowering a co-pilot who allegedly attempted to sabotage the aircraft's systems. The incident occurred aboard a flydubai flight operating between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain during the confrontation, but Machchhar managed to fight him off. His swift action is credited with saving the lives of up to 180 passengers on board. The case has drawn significant attention given the severity of the alleged threat to flight safety.
Rohit Sharma achieved the milestone of 12,000 ODI runs during India's chase of a 406-run target. He reached the landmark with a single off West Indies bowler Roston Chase in the 16th over. Rohit is only the third Indian batter to enter this elite club, after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Notably, he reached the milestone faster than legends such as Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.
A woman convicted of a child's murder in Delhi has been apprehended after evading authorities for nearly two decades. She had originally been sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime. Her conviction was subsequently upheld by an appellate court, confirming the severity of the offense. Delhi police confirmed her arrest, bringing a long-running fugitive case to a close.
The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadlines for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya. The decision was made at a meeting held at Nirvachan Sadan, the commission's headquarters. The meeting was attended by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The extension was formally announced through an official statement issued by the poll panel.
Squawk 7500 is an internationally recognised emergency transponder code used by pilots to signal unlawful interference with an aircraft. The code came into focus after it was reportedly activated aboard a flydubai flight, triggering hijack concerns. Pilots use such squawk codes to discreetly communicate emergencies to air traffic control without alerting potential threats onboard. The 7500 code is one of three primary emergency codes, alongside 7600 for radio failure and 7700 for general emergencies.
An elderly woman held a savings account with Rs 62,541, with her son listed as the nominee. Both the woman and her son passed away, leaving her 83-year-old husband as the sole surviving family member. The aged farmer, unfamiliar with English, sought to claim the funds from the account. However, the bank delayed releasing the money to the bereaved widower despite him being the rightful heir. A consumer forum ordered the bank to pay Rs 15,000 as compensation for the undue delay caused to the elderly man.
Philanthropist Alice Walton is funding a new medical school with a $250 million commitment. The school will be located in Bentonville, Arkansas, and will offer tuition-free education. Walton, whose wealth stems from Walmart, has an estimated net worth of nearly $120 billion. This initiative is part of her broader $600 million investment in a new healthcare campus in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral trade and defence cooperation. Modi shared details of the discussion in a post on the social media platform X. The two leaders also agreed to stay in close contact to advance their nations' Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The conversation signals continued diplomatic engagement between India and the United States at the highest level.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory warning citizens against enlisting in the Russian armed forces. The ministry stated that several Indians are being lured through deceptive promises of financial gains. Officials highlighted that such recruitment exposes individuals to serious personal risks. India is in ongoing talks with Russia to secure the safety of affected nationals. Citizens have been advised to verify job offers carefully and avoid dealing with unregistered recruitment agents.
A passenger on a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has claimed that the pilot attempted to crash the aircraft. Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir described the incident as an attempted terrorist attack. Ben Gvir's statement marked the first official comment from an Israeli authority on the matter. No passengers reported any injuries as a result of the incident.
India received only 759.4 mm of rainfall during the 2023 southwest monsoon season, amounting to 87.4% of the long-period average. This marks a 13% deficit, making it the fourth-lowest monsoon since 2001 and the driest in eight years. The El Niño weather phenomenon was a primary driver of the below-average precipitation, with southern and western regions among the worst affected. States like Punjab and parts of South India recorded particularly significant rainfall shortfalls despite a late-season surge. The season's outcome raises concerns over agricultural output and water availability across affected regions.
The INDIA bloc held a meeting to discuss alleged electoral irregularities and chalk out a protest strategy against them. Opposition leaders gathered to coordinate their response to concerns raised about the recent electoral process. Amid the political deliberations, a notably warm interaction between Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caught observers' attention. The cordial exchange between the two leaders stood out as a highlight of the meeting, drawing significant interest from those present.
