Nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocracy reached the two-week mark on Sunday (January 11, 2026), as the death toll in violence surrounding the demonstrations reached at least 116 people killed, activists said. Amit Shah seeks probe by neutral agency in Sabarimala gold theft caseUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (January 11, 2026) slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the gold theft at Sabarimala temple and demanded a probe by a neutral investigation agency. Magistrate remands Rahul Mamkootathil to 14-day judicial custodyA magistrate in Pathanamthitta on Sunday (January 11, 2026) remanded Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to judicial custody after the police arrested him early morning on charges of rape and intimidation. Sabalenka wins Brisbane final amid frosty exchange with KostyukTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has captured her second consecutive Brisbane International title, and 22nd overall, with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk on Sunday (January 11, 2026). Countdown for launch of PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission beginsThe 22.5 hour countdown for the launch of the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Mission commenced at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Sunday (January 11, 2026).

Source: The Hindu January 11, 2026 12:43 UTC