January 17, 2026

Bus Overturns near Kallambalam, Many Students Injured in Early Morning Crash

A bus carrying 42 engineering students overturned near Kallambalam at 3:30 a.m. on January 17. The students were headed to Vizhinjam port for a study tour. Injured students and bus crew were rushed to hospitals.

January 17, 2026

Bengaluru's Slum Crisis Deepens as Over 160 Houses Demolished Without Rehabilitation

On December 20, Bengaluru demolished over 160 homes in Kogilu without providing alternative housing. Rising informal settlements show the failure of government housing plans. Displaced families remain without support amid ongoing infrastructure projects.

January 17, 2026

CBI Files FIRs Against Punjab & Sind Bank Ex-Officials Over ₹1,621 Crore Cyclcrime Money Laundering Scam

CBI booked two former Punjab & Sind Bank branch heads for alleged creation of mule accounts that laundered ₹1,621 crore from cybercrime. Fake documents and fictitious firms were used to move illicit funds.

January 17, 2026

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Families and Ports Amid War

Odesa faces heavy Russian drone attacks on homes and ports. Families like Mariia's live in fear, while the city's economy and power supply reel from the assault.

January 17, 2026

US Justice Department Investigates Minnesota Democrats Over ICE Obstruction Claims

The US Justice Department is probing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly obstructing ICE operations. The inquiry follows the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, sparking protests. Officials deny wrongdoing, while Trump criticizes local leaders and protesters.