January 19, 2026

Two High-Speed Trains Derail in Spain, 10 Dead and 100 Injured Near Córdoba

Two high-speed trains operated by Iryo derailed near Adamuz, Córdoba, killing 10 people and injuring 100. Emergency services rushed to the scene as rail traffic was halted.

January 19, 2026

Bus Carrying Wedding Guests Overturns in Jharkhand; 9 Dead, 80 Injured

A bus carrying wedding guests overturned in Latehar, Jharkhand, killing nine people and injuring over 80 others. The accident happened due to brake failure, police say.

January 19, 2026

Deadly Wildfires in Chile Kill 15 and Destroy Hundreds of Homes Amid Heatwave

At least 15 people have died as wildfires tear through central and southern Chile, destroying hundreds of homes and burning 8,500 hectares. A state of catastrophe is declared to fight the blazes. Thousands have fled as firefighters battle the flames amid soaring temperatures.

January 19, 2026

Calls Grow for Parallel Goshree Bridges to Cut Kochi Traffic Jams

With vehicle numbers set to soar after the Munambam-Azhikode bridge opens later this year, residents and NGOs demand new parallel bridges to ease traffic on the overcrowded Goshree bridges in Kochi.

January 19, 2026

CIC Bars Advocates from Using RTI for Client Case Details

The Central Information Commission has ruled that advocates cannot use the RTI Act to seek case details for clients, as it does not serve the law’s main goals. The decision came in a dispute over a contract in Haryana.