January 17, 2026

ED raids Piyush Group over ₹600 crore real estate scam involving 2,000 homebuyers

Enforcement Directorate searched Piyush Group and associates for a ₹600 crore real estate fraud in Haryana and Rajasthan. Over 2,000 homebuyers were cheated. The scam includes forged documents and unfinished projects under insolvency.

January 17, 2026

Indonesia Launches Urgent Search for Missing Turboprop Plane with 10 Onboard

Indonesia is searching for a turboprop plane lost near Makassar. Ten people, including three government workers, were on board. Rescue teams use helicopters, drones, and ground forces to find it.

January 17, 2026

Karnataka Allows Cricket at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with Safety Conditions

Karnataka permits cricket matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after last year’s tragedy, subject to strict safety rules and expert monitoring.

January 17, 2026

Armed Robbers Steal $100K+ in Rare Pokémon Cards at Manhattan Shop

Three armed men robbed over $100,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards from Poké Court, a Manhattan store, during its first community event. The robbery lasted just three minutes, with no injuries reported. Police investigations are ongoing to catch the thieves.

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.

January 17, 2026

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.

January 17, 2026

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.

January 17, 2026

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.

January 17, 2026

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.

January 17, 2026

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.