January 22, 2026

Durham School Dubai Mourns Beloved Year 4 Teacher Sebastian Charles After Fatal Accident

Durham School Dubai is grieving the sudden loss of popular Year 4 teacher Sebastian Charles, who died in a road accident. The school has arranged grief counselling and postponed events to support students and staff during this difficult time.

January 22, 2026

Florida Therapist Stabbed to Death by Former Patient in Shocking Evening Attack

Rebecca White, a Florida therapist, was stabbed fatally by former patient Michael Smith during an office session. Another man was critically injured. Smith later died by suicide. Police investigate motives and security lapses.

January 22, 2026

Contract Worker Electrocuted on Electric Pole in Hyderabad's Jeedimetla

A 29-year-old contract worker named Shanmukha Rao died after an electric shock while working on a pole in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad. His family blames contractor negligence. Police have registered a case.

January 22, 2026

US Moves IS Fighters to Iraq as Syrian Government Gains Spark Prison Break Fears

The US has moved 150 Islamic State fighters from a prison in northeast Syria to Iraq amid fears of a breakout after Syrian government advances over Kurdish forces. More transfers may follow as chaos spreads in prisons and camps holding thousands of IS detainees.

January 22, 2026

MGNREGA Women Workers Find Unexploded Artillery Shell in Ranipet Village

Women workers under MGNREGA found an old artillery shell while digging a pond in Melpakkam, Ranipet. Police and Army are now investigating the corroded shell.

January 22, 2026

CFL Alleges ₹14.65 Crore Financial Irregularities in APSPDCL Transformer Procurement

CFL Chairman A.B. Venkateswara Rao accuses APSPDCL of avoiding open tenders and overpaying for transformers, causing ₹14.65 crore losses. The complaint urges APERC to investigate.

January 22, 2026

Vellore Corporation Installs Metal Bins to Tackle Plastic Waste at Busy Spots

Vellore Corporation sets up metal bins at six crowded locations to stop plastic waste dumping, especially PET bottles, and protect Nicholson canal. The bins will be emptied daily, aiding rainwater flow and local cleanliness.

January 22, 2026

TOI World Desk Delivers Accurate Global News While Protecting Your Privacy

TOI World Desk brings nonstop global news with accuracy and depth. They promise not to share your personal data for ads, safeguarding your privacy.

January 22, 2026

USCIS Plans Surprise H-1B Employer Inspections in Houston Amid ICE Crackdown

USCIS will carry out unannounced visits to H-1B employers in Houston soon. Employers must have all paperwork ready. Red flags may lead to ICE action.

January 22, 2026

JD(S) Pushes for EVMs in Bangalore Corporation Polls, Not Ballot Papers

JD(S) wants the State Election Commission to use EVMs in Greater Bengaluru elections. They say EVM misuse is unproven and ballots have pitfalls. BJP also supports this move.