January 17, 2026

Maharashtra's Jalna District Imposes Prohibitory Orders Amid Dhangar ST Inclusion Agitation

Maharashtra’s Jalna district has banned public gatherings and shut shops to curb protests by the Dhangar community demanding Scheduled Tribes status. Restrictions apply from morning till midnight on January 18 in Jalna and Ambad tehsils.

January 17, 2026

Kerala Appoints Special Prosecutor in Bishop Franco Mulakkal Abuse Case

The survivor-nun in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal abuse case welcomes Kerala government's appointment of special public prosecutor B.G. Harindranath. She thanked the CM and public for support as her fight continues.

January 17, 2026

Singapore’s Tough Vape Crackdown: Jail, Caning & Hotline To Stop Dangerous K-pods

Singapore bans e-cigarettes, cracking down hard on drug-laced vapes called K-pods. Offenders face jail, caning, rehab, and heavy fines. A hotline reports vapers, with strict new laws in schools and public campaigns warning of dangers.

January 17, 2026

Hindu Teacher's Home Set on Fire in Bangladesh as Minority Violence Rises Before Elections

A mob set fire to Hindu teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The family escaped safely. Violence against Hindus surges ahead of Feb 12 polls, raising concerns in India and the UK.

January 17, 2026

Iran Plans to Cut Global Internet Access, Allowing Only Government-Approved Users

Iran aims to break from the global internet by 2026. Only those vetted by the government will access a limited online world. Others get a closed national network. The move follows harsh internet blackouts amid deadly protests.