At least 22 people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand on Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 9am local time as the train was travelling from Bangkok to a northeastern province. Officials said the train was carrying about 195 passengers. At least 80 people were injured, including a one-year-old child. A train staff member said passengers were thrown into the air when the crane hit the carriage. Rescue teams worked for hours to pull people from the damaged coaches. The head of the State Railway of Thailand has been asked to carry out a full investigation into the cause of the crash. (PC: BBC)

Telangana Police have registered cases against 15 people, including seven village heads, over the killing of hundreds of stray dogs in Hanamkonda and Kamareddy districts. Officials say at least 500 dogs may have been poisoned in the first two weeks of January. A video from Dharmapuri shows a man injecting a dog with a toxic substance. Police have dug up over 100 carcasses in Shayampeta and sent samples for forensic tests. Investigators allege the killings were planned after election promises to create “dog-free villages”. The accused have been booked under animal cruelty laws. The state has ordered strict enforcement of animal birth control rules. (PC: India Today)

Two Indian PhD students at the University of Colorado Boulder have won a $200,000 civil rights settlement after alleging discrimination over food smells. The case began in September 2023 when Aditya Prakash was told not to heat palak paneer in a shared microwave due to its smell. Prakash and Urmi Bhattacheryya later sued the university, claiming bias and retaliation. They said kitchen rules targeted South Asians and that they faced repeated meetings and job loss. In September 2025, the university agreed to pay the amount and award them master’s degrees. The university denied liability but confirmed the settlement. The pair have returned to India. (PC: India Today)

A panel of doctors has linked 15 deaths in Indore to diarrhoea caused by contaminated drinking water in the Bhagirathpura area. The state health department has so far confirmed six deaths. The five-member team from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College studied 21 cases reported since December 29. Indore divisional commissioner Sudam Khade said 15 deaths were due to diarrhoea linked to foul water. Two post-mortem reports are still pending. Four deaths were linked to other causes like kidney failure and cardiac arrest. The state has paid ₹2 lakh each to 18 families. Screening has been stepped up and dozens remain under treatment. (PC: HT)

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will take “very strong action” if Iran carries out executions of detained protesters. Speaking to CBS News, he said the US would respond if people are hanged. Rights groups say more than 2,400 protesters have been killed in the crackdown. Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani told BBC Persian that he faces execution this week after a court issued a death sentence within two days. The Hengaw rights group said it had never seen such speed. Iran says about 2,000 died and blames “terrorists”. Trump has cancelled talks with Tehran and announced new trade penalties. (PC: BBC)

India’s PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission launched from Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, aimed to place the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites into sun-synchronous orbit. However, an anomaly during the third stage burn caused the rocket to deviate from its flight path, preventing orbital insertion and resulting in the loss of all primary payloads. This marks a significant second consecutive PSLV setback linked to third-stage issues. Despite the failure, a small Spanish technology demonstrator, KID, successfully separated and transmitted data briefly, offering a rare positive outcome for private space efforts. Detailed analysis is underway to identify the cause and prevent future mishaps. (PC: PTI)

China has reiterated its territorial claim over the disputed Shaksgam Valley, rejecting strong objections from India regarding its ongoing infrastructure projects in the region. Beijing insists that development activities there are “fully justified” and part of its sovereign rights based on a 1963 boundary agreement with Pakistan, dismissing New Delhi’s protest. India maintains the valley, located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, is Indian territory and has never recognised the Pakistan-China pact, calling the agreement illegal and invalid. Indian officials, including the Ladakh lieutenant governor, have condemned China’s claim and asserted India’s sovereign rights over the area, heightening geopolitical tensions. (PC: PTI & AP)

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the NATO Unity Protection Act to prevent President Donald Trump from using funds to occupy, annex, or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark and NATO ally, after Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring it for “national security.” The legislation, led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, would bar the Defense and State departments from spending on such actions, aiming to uphold NATO commitments and discourage any aggressive move. Denmark and Greenland firmly reject U.S. control, and European allies express concern about potential damage to transatlantic unity. (PC: X)

Quick-commerce firm Blinkit has removed its “10-minute delivery” promise, shifting its branding to focus on doorstep deliveries without a fixed time guarantee, following intervention by the Union Labour Ministry amid concerns over worker safety and pressure on gig workers. The move comes after widespread protests and a nationwide strike by delivery workers demanding safer conditions and fairer work practices. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held talks with major platforms, urging them to drop ultra-fast delivery claims that could lead to reckless driving. Other firms like Swiggy and Zepto may follow suit as the industry rethinks tight delivery timelines. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue nationwide protests, saying “help is on the way” as Washington weighs tough action against Tehran over the deadly crackdown. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Iranian patriots, keep protesting – take over your institutions,” and said he had cancelled talks with Iranian officials until the killings stop. He claimed Iran’s leaders had recently reached out “to negotiate”, but warned the US “may have to act before a meeting”. Trump said the administration is reviewing “very strong options”, including military steps. He also announced 25% tariffs on goods from countries trading with Iran. (PC: India Today)