January 17, 2026

Azim Premji Foundation To Build ₹4,000 Crore Charity Hospital In Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced Azim Premji Foundation will spend ₹4,000 crore over five years to build and run a 1,000-bed super-speciality hospital in Bengaluru. The hospital will offer free and low-cost transplant services, aiming to improve healthcare access statewide.

January 17, 2026

Unrest Blocks NH 12 in Beldanga Over Migrant Worker Death; Police Disperse Mob

Beldanga in Murshidabad saw fresh unrest as locals blocked NH 12 protesting a migrant worker's death. Police used force to clear the blockade. Two journalists were assaulted during the violence.

January 17, 2026

Supreme Court Says Tax Treaties Must Serve India’s Interests, Upholds Tiger Global Tax Case

The Supreme Court ruled that tax treaties should protect India's tax sovereignty and not yield to foreign pressure. It upheld India taxing Tiger Global's Flipkart exit gains in 2018. Justice Pardiwala stressed treaties need strong safeguards and national interest focus.

January 17, 2026

TN Health Dept Asked to Allot Same Exam Centres for Dual Assistant Surgeon Exams on Jan 25

Candidates with speciality qualifications seeking jobs asked Tamil Nadu Health Department to give them the same exam centre for two assistant surgeon exams scheduled on January 25, 2026. This will help about 1,000 candidates avoid logistic issues and appear for both exams without trouble.

January 17, 2026

NCP Factions Join Hands for Maharashtra Local Body Polls After Pune Setback

After losing big in Pune civic polls, NCP factions led by Ajit and Sharad Pawar will contest Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections together on February 5.