January 17, 2026

Emirates to Start Daily Direct Flights Between Dubai and Helsinki From 2026

Emirates announces daily, year-round direct flights from Dubai to Helsinki starting 1 October 2026. The new route connects the UAE and Finland nonstop, opening fresh doors for travelers and businesses.

January 17, 2026

Indians Arrive in Delhi from Iran Amid Protests and Crackdown

Several Indians, including students, returned to New Delhi from Iran on commercial flights amid violent protests in Iran. The Indian Embassy issued travel advisories, urging citizens to leave using available commercial options. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure their safety.

January 17, 2026

Indian-origin Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Wife’s Death in Australia

Vikrant Thakur admitted killing his wife Supriya in Adelaide but pleaded guilty only to manslaughter, not murder. Her friends raised over $11,600 for her son.

January 17, 2026

Maharashtra Cabinet Extends EV Toll Relief, Approves Key Urban and Infrastructure Projects

Maharashtra Cabinet extends toll relief for electric vehicles at Atal Setu by one year. It approves Mumbai Urban Transport Project cost, 45,000 police housing units, and new agricultural export hub.

January 17, 2026

Canadian Premier League Final Played in Freezing −8°C Snowstorm Goes Viral

The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final in Ottawa was played amid heavy snow and −8°C temperatures. Staff cleared pitch lines every 15 minutes as players braved icy conditions. A viral video captured the extreme winter battle on the field, earning global fan praise for dedication and resilience.

January 17, 2026

No Emergency: Hot Air Balloon Lands Safely at Hyderabad Festival, Confirms Safety Chief

A hot air balloon at Hyderabad's festival made a standard controlled landing, not an emergency. Sky Waltz flight safety head Captain M Chouhan debunks viral snag claims.

January 17, 2026

Google Appeals US Antitrust Verdict Over Search Monopoly

Google has appealed a key US court ruling that found it illegally held a monopoly in online search. The company opposes data sharing and new restrictions, citing risks to privacy and innovation. Judge Amit Mehta's remedies include sharing search data but no breakup. Google says the ruling ignores market realities and intense competition.

January 17, 2026

Azim Premji Foundation To Build ₹4,000 Crore Charity Hospital In Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced Azim Premji Foundation will spend ₹4,000 crore over five years to build and run a 1,000-bed super-speciality hospital in Bengaluru. The hospital will offer free and low-cost transplant services, aiming to improve healthcare access statewide.

January 17, 2026

Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Rates to Ease American Debt Burden

US President Trump suggests capping credit card interest rates at 10% to help millions struggling with high debt. Banks warn this could reduce credit access. The debate heats up as borrowers seek relief.

January 17, 2026

Unrest Blocks NH 12 in Beldanga Over Migrant Worker Death; Police Disperse Mob

Beldanga in Murshidabad saw fresh unrest as locals blocked NH 12 protesting a migrant worker's death. Police used force to clear the blockade. Two journalists were assaulted during the violence.