January 17, 2026

Dense Fog Hits Delhi, Delays Flights as Cold Wave Persists with Poor Air Quality

Dense fog shrouds Delhi, causing low visibility and flight delays at IGI Airport. Cold wave persists with temperatures slightly rising to 7°C. Air quality stays very poor at 368 AQI, prompting strict pollution control actions under GRAP in NCR.

January 17, 2026

NIMHANS Study Reveals Early Protein Changes Triggering Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers at NIMHANS discover that specific chemical changes in a protein called α-Synuclein may start Parkinson’s disease early by trapping other proteins to form Lewy bodies. This challenges old ideas and points to new drug targets to fight Parkinson’s before nerve damage sets in.

January 17, 2026

No Link Between Paracetamol in Pregnancy and Autism, ADHD: Study

A new major study finds no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy raises the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. The research disproves Donald Trump’s claims and reassures pregnant women worldwide.

January 17, 2026

Study Confirms Paracetamol Safe in Pregnancy, No Link to Autism or ADHD

A major new study finds paracetamol is safe for pregnant women and does not raise risks of autism or ADHD in children. This challenges Donald Trump's earlier warning. Experts say women should feel reassured by these strong findings.

January 17, 2026

Kerala Police Bust MDMA Drug Ring in Kochi as Ernakulam Sees Surge in Drug Cases

Kochi police arrested a man with 50g of suspected MDMA in a late-night raid. Ernakulam district saw 6,914 drug cases in 2025. Police note changing drug trafficking methods and urge rehab over punishment.