January 29, 2026

85% of Apples Sold in Europe Contain Toxic Pesticide Cocktails, Study Finds

A new report reveals that 85% of apples sold across Europe carry multiple pesticide residues, with some having up to seven dangerous chemicals. Environmental groups warn of health risks and recommend buying organic or peeling conventionally grown apples.

January 29, 2026

Farmer Injured in Sloth Bear Attack in Chikkamagaluru's Tarikere

A 67-year-old farmer in Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru, was seriously injured by a sloth bear while working in his field. He escaped and was treated at two hospitals.

January 29, 2026

Medaram Devotee Count to Cross One Crore as Sammakka Arrives; Telangana Plans Temple Circuit

Medaram expects more than one crore devotees with Sammakka’s arrival. Telangana government plans major development including land acquisition, infrastructure, and temple circuit along Godavari.

January 29, 2026

Mysuru Orders Permission For Child Actors To Protect Education Rights

Mysuru district now requires producers to Get Deputy Commissioner's nod before employing children under 14 in films or TV. Violators face jail and fines.

January 29, 2026

IMF Partners with Altitude Adventure Holidays for Kolkata's Let’s Talk Mountains Event

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation joins Altitude Adventure Holidays to organize Let’s Talk Mountains in Kolkata on February 1. The event guides Bengal tourists on safe, responsible mountain travel and highlights hidden hill destinations.

January 29, 2026

Pyramiden: The Frozen Soviet Ghost Town in Svalbard’s Arctic

Pyramiden, a once-bustling Soviet mining town in Svalbard, now stands abandoned but preserved. Visitors come for its eerie calm and Arctic history.

January 29, 2026

Greenland’s Inuit Reject Land Sale Amid US Interest, Stress Collective Ownership

Greenland’s indigenous Inuit say their land is shared, not for sale, opposing US President Trump's idea to buy the island. They emphasize a collective bond with the Arctic territory that has lasted 1,000 years.

January 29, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Cancels Flights to Tigray Amid Rising Conflict Fears

Flights from Addis Ababa to northern Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled due to renewed conflict fears. Clashes have been reported in disputed areas as tensions rise ahead of elections.

January 29, 2026

India Urges Bangladesh to Investigate Attacks on Minorities, Pushes for Justice

India is closely watching attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh told Rajya Sabha that India has raised concerns with Dhaka and expects thorough investigations and justice for victims.

January 29, 2026

Japan Tests Compact Home Water Systems to Beat Aging Pipes and Rising Costs

Rural Japan is adopting compact water systems like WOTA BOX that recycle greywater at home. This smart solution cuts reliance on public water networks as population falls and maintenance costs rise.