January 19, 2026

West Sumatra Sinkhole Water Found Contaminated with E. coli, Residents Warned Against Drinking

A sinkhole in West Sumatra filled with water contaminated by E. coli bacteria has drawn curious locals. Authorities warn the water is unsafe for drinking or health use. The sinkhole formed after heavy rains and poses risks beyond collapse, including health dangers from bacteria found in the water.

January 19, 2026

Two High-Speed Trains Derail in Spain, 10 Dead and 100 Injured Near Córdoba

Two high-speed trains operated by Iryo derailed near Adamuz, Córdoba, killing 10 people and injuring 100. Emergency services rushed to the scene as rail traffic was halted.

January 19, 2026

Five Dead, Dozens Injured as Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain

Two high-speed trains collided and derailed near Adamuz, Spain, killing five and injuring dozens. The crash halted all Madrid-Andalusia rail services.

January 19, 2026

Global Capability Centres in India Boom Post-COVID with High Salaries and Growth

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have surged since COVID-19, attracting global firms and paying top salaries. With over 1,800 GCCs now, they keep skilled IT workers local amid tighter global immigration.

January 19, 2026

Three Arrested Near Arcot for Possessing Country-Made Explosives

Ratnagiri police arrested three men near Arcot town for carrying 33 country-made explosives in a two-wheeler. The men claimed the explosives were for hunting and protecting crops from wild animals.

January 19, 2026

Bus Carrying Wedding Guests Overturns in Jharkhand; 9 Dead, 80 Injured

A bus carrying wedding guests overturned in Latehar, Jharkhand, killing nine people and injuring over 80 others. The accident happened due to brake failure, police say.

January 19, 2026

Deadly Wildfires in Chile Kill 15 and Destroy Hundreds of Homes Amid Heatwave

At least 15 people have died as wildfires tear through central and southern Chile, destroying hundreds of homes and burning 8,500 hectares. A state of catastrophe is declared to fight the blazes. Thousands have fled as firefighters battle the flames amid soaring temperatures.

January 19, 2026

Calls Grow for Parallel Goshree Bridges to Cut Kochi Traffic Jams

With vehicle numbers set to soar after the Munambam-Azhikode bridge opens later this year, residents and NGOs demand new parallel bridges to ease traffic on the overcrowded Goshree bridges in Kochi.

January 19, 2026

CIC Bars Advocates from Using RTI for Client Case Details

The Central Information Commission has ruled that advocates cannot use the RTI Act to seek case details for clients, as it does not serve the law’s main goals. The decision came in a dispute over a contract in Haryana.

January 19, 2026

Burglars Steal Gold, Silver, and Cash from PDS Staff House in Vaniyambadi

Thieves looted 20 sovereigns of gold, 800 grams silver, and ₹20,000 from a PDS staff’s home in Natrampalli near Vaniyambadi. Police have launched a probe and formed special teams to catch the culprits.