January 17, 2026

TGSRTC to Deliver Gold Prasadam at Home for Sammakka Saralamma Jatara 2025

TGSRTC will deliver gold prasadam to devotees who can't travel to Medaram for the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara starting January 28. The prasadam packet costs ₹299 and includes gold offering, jaggery, and goddess photos.

January 17, 2026

Singapore’s Tough Vape Crackdown: Jail, Caning & Hotline To Stop Dangerous K-pods

Singapore bans e-cigarettes, cracking down hard on drug-laced vapes called K-pods. Offenders face jail, caning, rehab, and heavy fines. A hotline reports vapers, with strict new laws in schools and public campaigns warning of dangers.

January 17, 2026

Rare Twin Mountain Gorillas Born in Virunga National Park, Congo

Twin mountain gorillas born in DRC's Virunga National Park are being closely watched. The rare births bring hope amid high infant mortality and serious threats.

January 17, 2026

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Gujarat's Kutch District; No Casualties Reported

A 4.1 magnitude quake jolted Kutch district in Gujarat at 1:22 a.m. on January 17. Locals panicked but there were no casualties or property damage. The area is known for frequent seismic activity.

January 17, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest 4 Militants, Destroy 65 Acres of Illegal Poppy Fields

Manipur security forces nabbed four militants involved in extortion and took down nearly 65 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts. The crackdown included arrests of cadres from banned groups and destruction of farms and equipment.

January 17, 2026

Hindu Teacher's Home Set on Fire in Bangladesh as Minority Violence Rises Before Elections

A mob set fire to Hindu teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The family escaped safely. Violence against Hindus surges ahead of Feb 12 polls, raising concerns in India and the UK.

January 17, 2026

Tamil Nadu Bans Almont-Kid Syrup Batch AL-24002 Contaminated with Toxic Ethylene Glycol

Tamil Nadu’s drug control warns against using Almont-Kid Syrup batch AL-24002, found to contain toxic ethylene glycol. Retailers must remove stocks. Consumers should avoid and report it.

January 17, 2026

Alanganallur Jallikattu 2026 Begins with 465 Tamers and Big Prizes

The famous Alanganallur jallikattu kicked off on January 17, 2026, with 465 bull tamers battling 825 bulls before a packed crowd. The winner takes home a car gifted in the name of Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, with other big prizes for runners-up and the best bull owner.

January 17, 2026

Iran Plans to Cut Global Internet Access, Allowing Only Government-Approved Users

Iran aims to break from the global internet by 2026. Only those vetted by the government will access a limited online world. Others get a closed national network. The move follows harsh internet blackouts amid deadly protests.

January 17, 2026

Karnataka Forest Dept Captures Tusker Linked to Woman’s Death in Sakleshpur

Karnataka’s Forest Department caught a tusker linked to a woman’s death in Sakleshpur within 100 hours. The 25-year-old elephant will soon be translocated.