Daily Inshorts - 18 January 2026

Daily Inshorts - 18 January 2026

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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains

The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.

Starmer holds phone call with Trump over Greenland tariff threat

The conversation follows the US president vowing a 10% levy on the UK and others opposing his annexation of the Danish territory.

Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK

His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.

Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash

It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts

A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media.

Mumbai will get Mahayuti Mayor: Eknath Shinde; 'People chose development over emotional issues'

Taking a dig at Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), Mr. Shinde said voters had chosen development over emotional issues

Navarro renews attack on Delhi, asks why Americans ‘paying for AI in India’

Navarro’s comments came as ties between New Delhi and Washington are reeling under strain on several other issues apart from tariffs

From back office to cutting edge, India emerges as hub for GCCs

The availability of a large, cheaper English-speaking IT workforce led foreign firms to begin setting up subsidiaries in the country 40 years ago. Today, multinational companies have deepened their presence in this multi-billion dollar oasis in the job market, with at least one Global Capability Centre being established every week. From playing a supporting role, GCCs are now shaping the business

9 killed, 80 injured after bus carrying marriage party overturns in Jharkhand's Latehar

In a post on X, Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked the Latehar Deputy Commissioner to provide appropriate medical facilities to the injured

UAE President to visit India as Trump peace plan for Gaza takes shape

The visit acquires added significance as it will start two days after the UAE welcomed President Trump’s announcement on the formation of the ‘Board of Peace’ for which India has also received an invite