January 23, 2026

Falcon Invoice Discounting Scam Defrauds 7,000 Investors of ₹850 Crore in Telangana

Falcon, a popular invoice discounting platform, duped over 7,000 investors in Telangana, taking ₹850 crore by faking corporate-backed investments. Payments stopped suddenly in January 2025. Investigations reveal forged invoices and false promises of high returns in this large Ponzi fraud.

January 23, 2026

Over 160 Worshippers Abducted in Northern Nigeria Church Raid; Survivor Describes Bloody Escape

More than 160 people were kidnapped during a church raid in Kurmin Wali, Nigeria. One survivor says, "Blood was all over" after being hit with a rifle. Eleven escaped, but villagers live in fear as authorities pledge more security.

January 23, 2026

Magenta Soil Near Edappally Reveals Toxic Legacy of Old Dye Factory

Workers found bright magenta soil behind Edappally railway station. It's from a closed dye factory's waste, risking health and environment decades later.

January 23, 2026

Knife Attack Injures Six at Kurdish Protest in Antwerp, Belgium; Two Critical

Six people were stabbed during a Kurdish demonstration in Antwerp, Belgium. Two victims are in critical condition. Police arrested two suspects swiftly. The attack is being treated as attempted murder, not terrorism.

January 23, 2026

Odisha Man Lynched by Gau Rakshaks; Police Launch Massive Anti-Cattle Smuggling Raids

A mason in Odisha was lynched by gau rakshaks during a cattle-related incident, triggering police raids and arrests across districts. The victim’s family faces financial and social hardship while political and police actions intensify.