January 19, 2026

Canadian Woman Found Dead Amid Dingoes on Fraser Island, Police Await Postmortem

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on Fraser Island, Queensland, surrounded by dingoes. Police confirmed her body was interfered with by the wild animals but will wait for a postmortem before confirming the cause of death.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Stays Order to Shut 1,102 Liquor Shops Near Rajasthan Highways

The Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, paused a Rajasthan High Court order to close 1,102 liquor shops within 500 metres of highways. The court recognized road safety risks but said the sweeping ban needs more judicial review. The stay protects liquor shops while balancing life-saving concerns from drunk driving.

January 19, 2026

Wild Elephant Electrocuted by Power Line in Chittoor, First Death of 2026

A 30-year-old wild elephant died after touching a live power line in a mango orchard near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor. This marks the first elephant death in 2026, as villagers urge action to raise power cables and transformers.

January 19, 2026

Hyderabad Police Registers 100+ Cybercrime FIRs in 10 Days with AI-Powered C-Mitra Helpdesk

Hyderabad Police’s new C-Mitra virtual helpdesk has helped file over 100 cybercrime FIRs in just 10 days. The AI-based system speeds up complaints while supporting victims through calls and digital drafts.

January 19, 2026

Guest Lecturer Accuses Gulbarga University Registrar of Threats Over Teaching Hours Cut

Guest lecturer Rajkumar Dhannur alleges that Registrar Ramesh Londonkar threatened him after his teaching hours were cut. Londonkar denies the claim, saying Dhannur was rude and threatened him back.