January 19, 2026

Wild Elephant Electrocuted by Power Line in Chittoor, First Death of 2026

A 30-year-old wild elephant died after touching a live power line in a mango orchard near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor. This marks the first elephant death in 2026, as villagers urge action to raise power cables and transformers.

January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia Orders Imams to Promote Marriage, Warn Against Extravagant Weddings

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has told mosque preachers to promote marriage in Friday sermons and warn against costly weddings. The move aims to boost traditional family values and ease financial burdens on youth.

January 19, 2026

300-Year-Old Giant Black Coral Found Off New Zealand’s Coast

Scientists have discovered a massive black coral over 300 years old off New Zealand's south coast. Standing more than four metres tall, it shows how much we still don’t know about deep ocean life and why protecting these fragile ecosystems is urgent.

January 19, 2026

Ratha Sapthami Festival on Jan 25 at Tirumala with Lord Malayappa Swamy’s Vahana Parade

Tirumala's Ratha Sapthami festival on January 25 will see Lord Malayappa Swamy’s grand vahana procession, also known as the ‘mini Brahmotsavam.’ TTD has arranged special crowd management and rituals for this Surya Jayanthi celebration.

January 19, 2026

Rising Ocean Acid Risks Shark Teeth Strength, Threatening Apex Predators

New research shows that higher ocean acidity from rising CO2 levels can weaken shark teeth. This may hurt sharks' ability to hunt and affect ocean ecosystems.

January 19, 2026

South Africa Sends Rescue Team to Mozambique After Politician Swept Away in Flood

South Africa is aiding Mozambique after a local politician, Andile Mngwevu, was swept away by floodwaters. Floods have hit both countries hard, killing over 130 and affecting hundreds of thousands.

January 19, 2026

Private Debt Collector for Australian Tax Office Pays No Corporate Tax Despite $100m Revenue

Recoveriescorp, handling tax debt collections for the Australian Taxation Office, reported over $100 million revenue in 2025 but paid no corporate tax due to reported losses from high consulting fees and interest on loans. The firm secured $42.8m in government contracts while questions arise about its financial dealings.

January 19, 2026

Kolanu Bharathi Temple Prepares for Vasantha Panchami Festival on January 23, 2026

Kolanu Bharathi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, is set to celebrate Vasantha Panchami on January 23, 2026, with special arrangements supervised by Srisailam officials, including Aksharabyasam rituals for children.

January 19, 2026

Hyderabad Police Registers 100+ Cybercrime FIRs in 10 Days with AI-Powered C-Mitra Helpdesk

Hyderabad Police’s new C-Mitra virtual helpdesk has helped file over 100 cybercrime FIRs in just 10 days. The AI-based system speeds up complaints while supporting victims through calls and digital drafts.

January 19, 2026

Guest Lecturer Accuses Gulbarga University Registrar of Threats Over Teaching Hours Cut

Guest lecturer Rajkumar Dhannur alleges that Registrar Ramesh Londonkar threatened him after his teaching hours were cut. Londonkar denies the claim, saying Dhannur was rude and threatened him back.