January 21, 2026

Winter Storm Fern Strikes Southern US With Heavy Snow and Ice, 58 Million Warned

Winter Storm Fern is set to hit the Southern and Eastern US with heavy snow, sleet, and ice this weekend. Over 58 million people face power outages and dangerous roads. Travel disruptions and damage are expected from Texas to the Carolinas.

January 21, 2026

Nearly 100 Dogs Poisoned in Yacharam; Police Register Case Against Local Officials

Yacharam police have registered a case against the village sarpanch and secretary after nearly 100 dogs were poisoned. Investigations are ongoing amid a rise in stray dog killings across Telangana.

January 21, 2026

Two Bodies Found in Bhadra Canal, Search Continues for Two More in Karnataka

Teams found two bodies while searching for four people missing in Bhadra canal near Shivamogga. Rescuers continue efforts to find the remaining two.

January 21, 2026

NITK Brings 130+ Fiber Optic Internet Links to Remote Agumbe Amid Heavy Rains

NITK Surathkal has installed over 130 fiber optic internet connections in Agumbe, a remote village in Karnataka's Western Ghats. This new network breaks the 'no network zone' tag, offering stable internet despite heavy rainfall and tough terrain. The project boosts education, healthcare, tourism, and emergency response in the region.

January 21, 2026

Point Nemo: Earth’s Most Isolated Spot and Space Debris Drop Zone

Point Nemo lies over 2,600 km from land in the South Pacific. It’s the most remote ocean point and serves as a safe landing spot for falling space debris from satellites and spacecraft.