January 17, 2026

Secunderabad Cantonment Board hikes property tax by up to 300%, residents protest

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment face shock as property tax bills jump 100%-300%. Rajiv Rahadari JAC calls hike unfair amid ongoing Telangana road projects. Residents can file objections within 30 days.

January 17, 2026

Tribal Groups Hold Jharkhand Bandh Over Killing of Village Head Soma Munda

Tribal activists enforced a bandh in Jharkhand's Khunti, Simdega, Chaibasa, and Gumla on January 17, protesting the killing of village head Soma Munda. Roads were blocked, shops closed, and schools shut, with police deploying extra forces to maintain peace.

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.