January 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Restart Cotton Candy Testing Amid Rhodamine B Concerns

After delays, Andhra Pradesh will soon collect cotton candy samples to check for banned harmful dye Rhodamine B. The sale continues publicly, prompting action.

January 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia First to Approve Anktiva for Advanced Lung and Bladder Cancer

Saudi Arabia has granted conditional approval for Anktiva, a new cancer therapy for advanced lung and bladder cancers. This makes it the first nation worldwide to approve the treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), offering hope to patients after standard therapies fail.

January 17, 2026

Parents Allege Bias at Texas Tech After Medical Student Vaibhav Duggal’s Suicide

Vaibhav Duggal's parents accuse Texas Tech University of bias and unfair treatment following a complaint by a female patient, which they say led to his suicide. They claim no fair hearing was given, and the university sided with the patient without investigating Vaibhav's side.

January 17, 2026

Indians Arrive in Delhi from Iran Amid Protests and Crackdown

Several Indians, including students, returned to New Delhi from Iran on commercial flights amid violent protests in Iran. The Indian Embassy issued travel advisories, urging citizens to leave using available commercial options. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure their safety.

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.