January 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Restart Cotton Candy Testing Amid Rhodamine B Concerns

After delays, Andhra Pradesh will soon collect cotton candy samples to check for banned harmful dye Rhodamine B. The sale continues publicly, prompting action.

January 17, 2026

Police Divert Traffic to Ease Post-Sankranti Rush on Chennai-Hyderabad Highways

Police diverted traffic on Saturday to prevent jams on national highways as people returned to work in Chennai and Hyderabad after Sankranti. Traffic slowed near toll gates due to many private vehicles and buses heading to Telangana and Tamil Nadu.

January 17, 2026

Bangladesh Newspapers Attacked: Journalists Demand Safety Ahead of Elections

In Bangladesh, mobs attacked the Daily Star and Prothom Alo newspapers, forcing staff to rooftops. Editors urge urgent protection as election approaches.

January 17, 2026

Telangana Reserves Wards and Mayor Posts for SC/ST, BCs, and Women in Municipal Polls

Telangana government has set reservations for 131 local bodies. SC/ST, BCs, and women get fixed posts in mayors and ward elections for the 2026 municipal polls.

January 17, 2026

BDA Loses Bengaluru Planning Role as Greater Bengaluru Authority Takes Over

Bengaluru’s Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has lost its role as the city's Local Planning Authority. The new Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will now handle city planning. This change aims to fix years of poor planning and unplanned growth in Bengaluru’s booming neighborhoods.