January 17, 2026

BDA Loses Bengaluru Planning Role as Greater Bengaluru Authority Takes Over

Bengaluru’s Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has lost its role as the city's Local Planning Authority. The new Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will now handle city planning. This change aims to fix years of poor planning and unplanned growth in Bengaluru’s booming neighborhoods.

January 17, 2026

Telangana Demands Halt to Andhra Pradesh's Illegal Polavaram-Nallamalasagar Project Work

Telangana has urged the Ministry of Jal Shakti to stop Andhra Pradesh from continuing illegal work on the Polavaram-Nallamalasagar link project. Telangana says AP is ignoring rules and preparing project reports without approval. The state may take legal action and will join talks only if work stops.

January 17, 2026

Tourists' Loud Music Disturbs Wild Elephants in Munnar; Authorities Warn Public Safety Risk

Wild elephants roam Munnar town but tourists' loud music, dancing, and photo frenzy disturb them. Authorities chase elephants back to safety and warn visitors against risky behavior.

January 17, 2026

Dense Fog and Speeding Cause 23 Deaths in Pakistan Road Crashes

Two tragic road accidents in Pakistan killed 23 people, including six children, due to fog and speeding. A truck fell from a bridge in Punjab, and a bus overturned near Gwadar.

January 17, 2026

Maharashtra Cabinet Extends EV Toll Relief, Approves Key Urban and Infrastructure Projects

Maharashtra Cabinet extends toll relief for electric vehicles at Atal Setu by one year. It approves Mumbai Urban Transport Project cost, 45,000 police housing units, and new agricultural export hub.