January 19, 2026

Dubai's RTA Launches Luxury SUV Pooled Transport for Students to Cut Traffic

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has started a pilot offering luxury SUV rides for students aged 14+, replacing traditional school buses. This smart pooled transport aims to reduce traffic and costs by grouping students by neighborhood with a monthly fee of AED 1,000.

January 19, 2026

Kerala Court Validates Sale of 2,263-Acre HML Estate to Ayana Charitable Trust

Kerala court upholds 2005 sale of 2,263-acre Harrisons Malayalam estate to Ayana Charitable Trust. State government’s attempt to reclaim land rejected.

January 19, 2026

Madras High Court Orders Surprise Checks on Metro Priority Seats for Seniors and PwDs

Madras High Court directs Chennai Metro Rail to conduct surprise inspections to protect seats meant for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The court urges strict action if complaints come in and considers reserving exclusive seats for these passengers.

January 19, 2026

Noida Authority Fires Engineer After Software Engineer’s Death in Sector 150 Construction Pit

Following the tragic death of a software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit in Sector 150, Noida Authority fired a junior engineer and issued notices to others, promising strict safety reviews.

January 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi Launches Groundbreaking Blood Test to Detect Over 50 Cancers Early

Abu Dhabi's Department of Health introduces a revolutionary blood test that detects signs of more than 50 cancers early. The test uses a simple blood sample to spot cancer DNA, even in hard-to-detect cancers like pancreatic and brain tumors. It will be available for residents aged 40+ at major health centers.

January 19, 2026

Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Death Toll Rises to 14 as Rescue Teams Search Rubble

A massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has killed 14 people. Rescue teams found 8 more bodies after the blaze was controlled. The building is badly damaged, and searches continue for missing persons. Authorities suspect an electrical short circuit and are probing fire safety lapses.

January 19, 2026

Bengaluru Police Arrest Man Over Viral Road Rage Video Showing Dagger Threat

Kadugodi police arrested 25-year-old Sayed Arbaz Khan after a video of him waving a dagger in a Bengaluru road rage incident went viral on social media.

January 19, 2026

Congress Names Ministers as In-charges for Telangana Municipal Elections 2026

Congress appoints Ministers and senior leaders to manage election work in Telangana's constituencies ahead of 2026 Municipal Elections. CM Revanth Reddy departs for World Economic Forum and Harvard program.

January 19, 2026

TOI World Desk Delivers Accurate Global News With Strong Privacy Promise

TOI World Desk offers nonstop, accurate updates from worldwide events. Their team brings global stories with depth and ensures your personal data is safe, not shared for ads.

January 19, 2026

South Australia Faces Fierce Bushfire Near Mount Compass, Over 650 Hectares Burned

A strong bushfire east of Mount Compass in South Australia has scorched over 650 hectares and destroyed homes. More than 120 firefighters are working hard to control the blaze as residents evacuate and prepare for worsening fire conditions.