January 17, 2026

Tamil Nadu Bans Almont-Kid Syrup Batch AL-24002 Contaminated with Toxic Ethylene Glycol

Tamil Nadu’s drug control warns against using Almont-Kid Syrup batch AL-24002, found to contain toxic ethylene glycol. Retailers must remove stocks. Consumers should avoid and report it.

January 17, 2026

Hebei Villagers Struggle with Rising Heating Costs Amid China’s Coal Ban

In Hebei, northern China, villagers fret over higher heating bills after coal bans and subsidy cuts. Natural gas costs triple, pushing some to ration heat or sunbathe for warmth.

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.