January 17, 2026

Kerala Appoints Special Prosecutor in Bishop Franco Mulakkal Abuse Case

The survivor-nun in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal abuse case welcomes Kerala government's appointment of special public prosecutor B.G. Harindranath. She thanked the CM and public for support as her fight continues.

January 17, 2026

Singapore’s Tough Vape Crackdown: Jail, Caning & Hotline To Stop Dangerous K-pods

Singapore bans e-cigarettes, cracking down hard on drug-laced vapes called K-pods. Offenders face jail, caning, rehab, and heavy fines. A hotline reports vapers, with strict new laws in schools and public campaigns warning of dangers.

January 17, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest 4 Militants, Destroy 65 Acres of Illegal Poppy Fields

Manipur security forces nabbed four militants involved in extortion and took down nearly 65 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts. The crackdown included arrests of cadres from banned groups and destruction of farms and equipment.

January 17, 2026

Hindu Teacher's Home Set on Fire in Bangladesh as Minority Violence Rises Before Elections

A mob set fire to Hindu teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The family escaped safely. Violence against Hindus surges ahead of Feb 12 polls, raising concerns in India and the UK.

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.