January 17, 2026

Dense Fog and Speeding Cause 23 Deaths in Pakistan Road Crashes

Two tragic road accidents in Pakistan killed 23 people, including six children, due to fog and speeding. A truck fell from a bridge in Punjab, and a bus overturned near Gwadar.

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

Indian-origin Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Wife’s Death in Australia

Vikrant Thakur admitted killing his wife Supriya in Adelaide but pleaded guilty only to manslaughter, not murder. Her friends raised over $11,600 for her son.

January 17, 2026

Unrest Blocks NH 12 in Beldanga Over Migrant Worker Death; Police Disperse Mob

Beldanga in Murshidabad saw fresh unrest as locals blocked NH 12 protesting a migrant worker's death. Police used force to clear the blockade. Two journalists were assaulted during the violence.

January 17, 2026

21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Bus-Scooter Crash on NH 66 in Kerala

A young woman was fatally hit by a bus on National Highway 66 near Kuttippuram, Kerala. The bus was carrying pilgrims when it struck her scooter, killing her instantly. Her friend survived with minor injuries.