January 19, 2026

Violent Clashes Break Ceasefire in Raqqa Near IS Prison, Raising Security Fears

Fighting erupted near a prison holding Islamic State detainees on Raqqa's outskirts between Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and Syrian government troops. This threatens to destabilize the region and risks a return of chaos and terrorism. The clashes come less than a day after a ceasefire agreement was announced.

January 19, 2026

Ghana Arrests Nine Nigerians Running Cyber-Crime Networks in Accra

Ghanaian authorities have arrested nine Nigerians accused of leading cyber-crime rings in Accra. Forty-four others, reportedly victims lured from Nigeria, were also detained. The raids seized laptops, phones, and guns amid rising online scams like romance fraud.

January 19, 2026

Thirteen Schoolchildren Killed in South Africa Minibus-Lorry Collision Near Johannesburg

A tragic crash in South Africa near Johannesburg killed 13 schoolchildren when their minibus collided with a lorry. Two students remain critically injured.

January 19, 2026

Canadian Woman Found Dead Amid Dingoes on Fraser Island, Police Await Postmortem

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on Fraser Island, Queensland, surrounded by dingoes. Police confirmed her body was interfered with by the wild animals but will wait for a postmortem before confirming the cause of death.

January 19, 2026

Mysuru–Kushalnagar Railway Project Dropped Over Low Traffic and Environmental Issues

The Mysuru–Kushalnagar railway line has been scrapped by South Western Railway due to poor traffic prospects and negative financial returns. The project also faced strong local opposition over land and environment concerns.

January 19, 2026

Kerala Gets 3 New Amrit Bharat Trains, PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off on Jan 23

Kerala will soon see three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train. PM Narendra Modi will officially launch these trains on January 23 in Thiruvananthapuram. The weekly AMB trains and daily passenger service will enhance connectivity across the state.

January 19, 2026

Project X Launches Sexuality Education Campaign in Colleges Across Thiruvananthapuram

The district administration and Kanal Innovations launched Project X to teach college students about sexuality. Surveys revealed most students lack basic knowledge about consent and responsibility. The programme aims to expand and improve sexuality education.

January 19, 2026

Telangana to Auction 137 Open Land Plots in Thorrur, Kurmlaguda, and Bahadurpally from February 7

Telangana’s Rajiv Swagruha Corporation will auction 137 land plots across three areas starting February 7. Buyers must pay earnest money before deadlines in February to participate.

January 19, 2026

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Vows No Voter Left Out in Election Commission Revision

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says no politics will be played over Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision. He promises all eligible voters will be included in electoral rolls and addresses border dispute and political allegations.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Stays Order to Shut 1,102 Liquor Shops Near Rajasthan Highways

The Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, paused a Rajasthan High Court order to close 1,102 liquor shops within 500 metres of highways. The court recognized road safety risks but said the sweeping ban needs more judicial review. The stay protects liquor shops while balancing life-saving concerns from drunk driving.