Doctors warn of deadly consequences among US kids as Trump, RFK Jr fuel vaccine rollbacks

Dangers of Not Taking Vaccines: Doctors Warn Trump-Era Immunisation Policies and RFK Jr’s Anti-Vaccination Influence Could Put US Children’s Lives at Risk On January 5, 2026, US federal vaccine guidelines were revised to reduce the number of vaccines universally recommended for children, changing some from routine to “shared clinical decision-making.” The newly released changes to…

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Crypto rules tightened: Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for users; FIU rolls out tougher KYC norms

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has rolled out stringent new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking mandatory during user onboarding, according to guidelines issued on January 8, PTI reported. Under the updated framework, crypto exchanges are classified as Virtual Digital Asset (VDA)…

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IND vs NZ: Controversy! Sanjay Bangar calls Hindi ‘national language of India’ on air, faces heavy backlash during 1st ODI | Cricket News

Sanjay Bangar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: During the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, a commentary moment sparked major controversy. Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar was on commentary duty. He was part of the Hindi commentary panel. During the match, he referred to Hindi as the “national language of India.” The comment…

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Rapper Flipperachi of the ‘FA9LA’ track from ‘Dhurandhar announces India tour; first concert to be hosted in Bengaluru | Hindi Movie News

Bahraini rapper Flipperachi, whose song ‘FA9LA’ from ‘Dhurandhar’ gained immense popularity thanks to Akshaye Khanna’s performance, is set to perform live in India. His first show is scheduled for March 14, 2026, in Bengaluru, with more dates anticipated. The track’s success, coupled with the film’s box office triumph, has generated significant excitement. Aditya Dhar‘s directorial…

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Malayalam Language Bill 2025: What happens when language laws enter schools

The Malayalam Language Bill 2025 seeks to formalise Malayalam as Kerala’s official language for official purposes. A language Bill in Kerala has become a schooling dispute between two states, not because Malayalam needs defending in Kerala, but because border classrooms do.On January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan objecting…

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Evening news wrap: PM leads Somnath Shaurya Yatra; Iran warns US of retaliation and more | India News

PM at Somnath pride: Prime Minister Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at the Somnath Temple. After prayers at Somnath, PM Modi, in his address, said past invaders failed to erase India’s faith. He praised ancestors’ sacrifices and asserted the temple’s survival as proof of India’s enduring strength. US-Iran Tensions: Iran warned US bases,…

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Indian-origin Thanedar to introduce bill to abolish ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting

Indian-origin Congressman Shri Thanedar announced his intention to introduce legislation to dismantle the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority.The bill, titled the Abolish ICE Act, followed the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.“The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis,…

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Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led, faster privatisation of PSEs; seeks three-year pipeline

Industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a faster, demand-driven privatisation strategy for public sector enterprises (PSEs) in the Union Budget 2026-27, urging the government to adopt a predictable roadmap to unlock value from disinvestment and mobilise resources for capital expenditure amid global economic uncertainties.In its Budget proposals, CII suggested an accelerated…

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