January 17, 2026

Millions Gather for Samakka-Saralamma Jatara as Telangana Modernizes Ancient Festival

The Samakka-Saralamma Jatara, one of the world’s largest tribal festivals, begins January 28 in Telangana’s Medaram. Millions of Adivasis will worship in expanded new spaces under giant granite arches.

January 17, 2026

Millions Gather for Samakka-Saralamma Jatara as Telangana Modernizes Ancient Festival

The Samakka-Saralamma Jatara, one of the world’s largest tribal festivals, begins January 28 in Telangana’s Medaram. Millions of Adivasis will worship in expanded new spaces under giant granite arches.

January 17, 2026

Bus Overturns near Kallambalam, Many Students Injured in Early Morning Crash

A bus carrying 42 engineering students overturned near Kallambalam at 3:30 a.m. on January 17. The students were headed to Vizhinjam port for a study tour. Injured students and bus crew were rushed to hospitals.

January 17, 2026

Bengaluru's Slum Crisis Deepens as Over 160 Houses Demolished Without Rehabilitation

On December 20, Bengaluru demolished over 160 homes in Kogilu without providing alternative housing. Rising informal settlements show the failure of government housing plans. Displaced families remain without support amid ongoing infrastructure projects.

January 17, 2026

Dense Fog Hits Delhi, Delays Flights as Cold Wave Persists with Poor Air Quality

Dense fog shrouds Delhi, causing low visibility and flight delays at IGI Airport. Cold wave persists with temperatures slightly rising to 7°C. Air quality stays very poor at 368 AQI, prompting strict pollution control actions under GRAP in NCR.