January 18, 2026

Bengaluru Police Reunite Six Missing Children Within Minutes Using Tech-Driven Safe City Project

Bengaluru Police used Namma-112 emergency system and GPS-based Hoysala patrols to reunite six missing children with families in just minutes over 12 days. Fast police action, aided by technology, rapidly solved these cases.

January 18, 2026

Tamil Nadu Plans ₹47 Crore International Bird Centre at Kazhuveli Sanctuary

Tamil Nadu government invites bids to build the International Bird Centre at Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary. The ₹46.94 crore project aims to boost bird conservation and eco-tourism with facilities like a wetland mimic area, research centre, and birdwatching towers.

January 18, 2026

New Tiny Crustacean Indiaphonte bijoyi Discovered in Lakshadweep Lagoon

Scientists have found a new tiny crustacean named Indiaphonte bijoyi in Lakshadweep. It’s so small it needs a microscope to study and plays a key role in ocean health.

January 18, 2026

Two Dead as Multi-Vehicle Crash Sparks Fire on KMP Expressway in Dense Fog

Two men, including a truck driver, died in a crash and fire on KMP Expressway in Nuh amid dense fog. The pileup blocked traffic for hours.

January 18, 2026

Bareilly Police Detain 12 for Offering Namaz Without Permission in Vacant House

Police in Bareilly detained 12 people for offering namaz in an empty house without approval, after a video surfaced online. Officials are tracing three others absconding.

January 18, 2026

Telangana Battles Rising Debt Interest, Posts ₹9,601 Cr Revenue Deficit Mid-Fiscal

Telangana's revenue stands at ₹1.24 lakh crore, reaching just over half its yearly target. Borrowings and debts weigh heavily, with interest payments exceeding ₹21,000 crore, pushing the State into a ₹9,601 crore revenue deficit.

January 18, 2026

Dubai Creek Tower Revival: Emaar to Launch New Construction Tender Soon

Dubai's iconic Creek Tower project is back on track. Emaar Properties' Mohamed Alabbar will start a new tender process in the next three months for this landmark skyscraper, once meant to beat Burj Khalifa's height. After pandemic delays, the tower's fresh design marks a new chapter.

January 18, 2026

Wings India 2026 Launches in Hyderabad with Global Aviation Leaders and Dazzling Air Shows

Wings India 2026, Asia's biggest civil aviation event, starts January 28 in Hyderabad. Expect top global delegates, aircraft displays, flying shows, and innovation challenges.

January 18, 2026

TOI World Desk: Your 24/7 Global News Source with Privacy Promise

TOI World Desk brings you nonstop global news with trusted accuracy. We deliver fresh stories from around the world and protect your privacy against personal data sharing in ads.

January 18, 2026

Iran's Internet Shutdown Hits 10 Days, Possible Permanent Digital Isolation Ahead

Iran is 10 days into a severe internet blackout affecting 92 million people. The government may restrict international web access permanently amid protest crackdowns. Experts warn this could mark a new era of digital isolation, with access controlled and monitored closely.