January 17, 2026

Iran Plans to Cut Global Internet Access, Allowing Only Government-Approved Users

Iran aims to break from the global internet by 2026. Only those vetted by the government will access a limited online world. Others get a closed national network. The move follows harsh internet blackouts amid deadly protests.

January 17, 2026

Karnataka Forest Dept Captures Tusker Linked to Woman’s Death in Sakleshpur

Karnataka’s Forest Department caught a tusker linked to a woman’s death in Sakleshpur within 100 hours. The 25-year-old elephant will soon be translocated.

January 17, 2026

Telangana Reports 93,160 Cyber Fraud Cases in 2025 with ₹2,000 Crore Lost

In 2025, Telangana faced over 93,000 cyber fraud complaints costing ₹2,000 crore. Slow bank actions hamper quick fund recovery despite urgent cybercrime alerts.

January 17, 2026

Russian Man Arrested for Double Murders in Goa's Arambol and Morjim

Russian Aleksei Leonov faces arrest for killing two compatriots in Goa. He slit the throats of Elena Vaneeva and Elena Kasthanova in January 2026. Police caught him after finding both bodies.

January 17, 2026

NSW Coroner Sends Filipino Migrant Worker’s 2019 Death for AFP Probe Over Forced Labour Claims

NSW coroner urges Australian Federal Police to investigate the 2019 death of Filipino trainee Jerwin Royupa, highlighting exploitation and forced labour during his work visa stint.