January 17, 2026
Brokers Offer Fake Credentials to Boost Indian Clients’ Einstein Visa Chances in US
With H-1B visas getting costly, demand for the US Einstein visa soars. CBS News reveals brokers inserting Indian clients’ names into fake research papers, boosting visa eligibility for a fee.
Hubballi Airport Expansion Sparks Protest Over Delay in Alternative Site Allotment
Displaced families protesting in Hubballi say HDUDA delayed alternative site allotments after airport land acquisition. Officials promise talks on January 24.
SFI’s Martyr’s Column Unveiling at Govt Law College Sparks Tension with KSU
SFI set up a martyr’s column for M.A. Sakeer at Government Law College despite a court stay. Clashes with KSU broke out but a remembrance meeting passed peacefully the next day.
Lokayukta Police Nab Excise Officials Demanding ₹80 Lakh Bribe for Liquor Licences
Lokayukta Police arrested senior Excise officials in Bengaluru for demanding ₹80 lakh bribe. Officials caught red-handed taking ₹25 lakh as first instalment for liquor licences.
Man Caught Growing 2.57 Kg Ganja in Turmeric Fields in Vikarabad
Excise officials raided fields in Vikarabad, seized 2.57 kg ganja hidden with turmeric. One man, Boini Ravi, was taken into custody for illegal cultivation.
Andhra Pradesh to Build Satellite Launch Facility on Hope Island Under Space City Project
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to develop a satellite launching facility on Hope Island near Kakinada as part of the new Space City project. The move aims to boost technology and innovation in the region, with support from the Greenko Group.
Olavanna Toll Protest Halted for One Week After Collector's Assurance
Anti-toll protesters at Olavanna toll plaza halt their agitation for a week after Collector Snehil Kumar Singh promises a solution. Protesters warn of stronger actions if unresolved.
Andhra Pradesh to Restart Cotton Candy Testing Amid Rhodamine B Concerns
After delays, Andhra Pradesh will soon collect cotton candy samples to check for banned harmful dye Rhodamine B. The sale continues publicly, prompting action.
Athani Police Arrest Youth for Kidnapping and Attempted Religious Conversion of Minor Girl
Athani police arrested Sahil for kidnapping a minor girl and attempting her religious conversion in Bengaluru. The girl was rescued and the case is under investigation.
Police Divert Traffic to Ease Post-Sankranti Rush on Chennai-Hyderabad Highways
Police diverted traffic on Saturday to prevent jams on national highways as people returned to work in Chennai and Hyderabad after Sankranti. Traffic slowed near toll gates due to many private vehicles and buses heading to Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
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