January 18, 2026

Five Off-Piste Skiers Killed in Two Avalanches in Austrian Alps

Two avalanches in Austria's Pongau area killed five skiers on Saturday. Rescuers found four dead and one injured in one avalanche. Earlier, another skier was swept away in the same region. Recent heavy snow has made conditions dangerous across the Alps.

January 18, 2026

Trial for Speedy Multi-Lane Free Flow Toll System to Begin on Chennai Highways

New Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system trial is set to start at three toll plazas on Chennai highways. The tech uses RFID and FASTag to let vehicles pass without stopping, cutting wait time to zero and easing traffic jams.

January 18, 2026

Massive Traffic Jam Hits NH65 as Thousands Return to Hyderabad After Sankranti

NH65 near Hyderabad faced heavy traffic on Saturday evening with up to 50,000 vehicles crossing Panthangi toll plaza. Police deployed diversions and over 500 officers to avoid total gridlock.

January 18, 2026

Chennai Launches 24-Hour Continuous Water Supply Pilot in Adyar Zone

Chennai begins testing nonstop piped water supply in Adyar to end intermittent supply. The ₹271.50-crore project uses a looped pipeline for equal water flow and better quality. Residents welcome the plan but stress clean water and fixing old pipes.

January 18, 2026

Kerala Tourist Dies in Arunachal During Rescue at Frozen Sela Lake

Madhav M., a 26-year-old tourist from Kerala, drowned trying to save a friend in Arunachal Pradesh's Sela Lake. His body was recovered on January 17, 2026, amid rescue efforts involving multiple agencies.