17.01.2026.Untouchability News.(News of Dalits,Adivasi,atrocity,buddhist,Dr Ambedkar,Employement,Education news details from various sources)by Sivaji.Ayyayiram UTNews.9444917060.

(Indian Multilingual news)

Meditation is a kind of Human Science.

What are the benefits of Meditation?

Meditation offers numerous science-backed benefits for mental,

emotional, and physical health.

Regular practice can reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve overall well-being.[1]

[2]

## Mental Health Benefits.

Meditation lowers stress by decreasing cortisol levels and helps control anxiety, particularly for those with high baseline levels.[1]

[2] It also supports emotional health by reducing depression symptoms and fostering a positive outlook.[2]

[4] Enhanced memory and attention span emerge from improved mental clarity.

[1]

## Physical Health Benefits

Practice reduces blood pressure, easing heart strain and aiding cardiovascular health.[1]

[4] It promotes better sleep quality and shortens time to fall asleep.[1]

[3] Pain perception decreases, benefiting chronic conditions alongside medical care.[1]

[6]

## Emotional and Social Gains.

Willpower strengthens, helping break unhelpful habits.[1]

[3] Greater compassion and self-awareness develop, improving relationships and patience.[1]

[4] Overall, it builds resilience against daily stressors.[4]

Citations:

[1] 10 ways meditation can improve your health - UC Davis Health https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/10-health-benefits-of-meditation-and-how-to-focus-on-mindfulness-and-compassion/2022/12.

[2] 12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation

[3] 12 science-based benefits of meditation https://www.hunimed.eu/news/12-science-based-benefits-of-meditation/

[4] Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

[5] What exactly ARE the benefits to meditating? https://www.reddit.com/r/Meditation/comments/8zmewf/what_exactly_are_the_benefits_to_meditating/

[6] Meditation and Its Mental and Physical Health Benefits in ... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10355843/

[7] Emotional Benefits Of... https://www.headspace.com/meditation/benefits

[8] How Do I Start Daily... https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17906-meditation

[9] Meditation and Mindfulness: Effectiveness and Safety | NCCIH https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-effectiveness-and-safety

[10] What are some unknown but mind-blowing benefits of meditation? https://www.reddit.com/r/Meditation/comments/1646aji/what_are_some_unknown_but_mindblowing_benefits_of/.

Here are the latest Dalit / Scheduled Caste (SC) news updates (India — 17 January 2026 / around this date) from reliable newspaper & web sources, state-wise or India-wide, with brief summaries plus images where available (2026 news).

🔎 1) Uttar Pradesh – BJP Dalit Outreach

UP BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary met senior Dalit leader Diwakar Seth to strengthen Dalit outreach and consolidate support ahead of elections. Seth, a veteran from the BJP’s SC wing, was welcomed as part of statewide Dalit engagement strategy.
Focus: Political outreach and caste dynamics in Uttar Pradesh.

🧑‍🎓 2) Nationwide / Education Issue

Caste discrimination persists in Indian universities, often subtle and systemic, with Dalit students facing marginalization even when overt insults are absent.
Article reflects broader ongoing challenges beyond specific states.

📍 3) Telangana / Andhra Region – Custodial Death Case

Dalit man’s custodial death in Kodad (Telangana region) has sparked protests; leaders demand investigation by a sitting judge or CBI amid allegations of torture by police.
Highlights concerns about police brutality and lack of accountability.

🏛 4) Tamil Nadu – SC/ST School Funding Case

Madras HC dismissed a PIL that challenged state funds allocated for renovating schools/hostels for SC/ST students, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure for disadvantaged students.
Issue relates to welfare and infrastructure benefiting SC students.

📌 Other Relevant Current Web Reports (Contextual Nationwide)

🏛 Bombay High Court Ruling on the Word ‘Dalit’

Bombay HC has restricted use of the term “Dalit” for official identification of SCs, leading to political debate about identity and terminology.
Some SC leaders argue the term reflects struggle and unity, while critics question restrictions.

🚧 Bihar – Dalit Communities Lack Road Infrastructure

A report from Biharsharif notes Dalit settlements still lack basic road connectivity decades after Independence, pointing to administrative negligence and uneven development.

🕌 Bihar – Scheduled Caste List Should Be Religion-Neutral?

A Pasmanda Muslim organization in Bihar urged making the SC list religion-neutral to include Dalit Muslims, highlighting ongoing debates about caste classification and equal rights.

📌 How to View Images from These Stories

Here are direct news sources where you can see photos associated with the articles above (since I’m unable to embed live images directly):

🔗 UP BJP Dalit outreach meeting images
→ Times of India – UP BJP president meets Dalit leader: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/up-bjp-president-meets-dalit-veteran-to-bolster-outreach/articleshow/126552885.cms

🔗 Madras HC hearing / SC/ST schools
→ Times of India – Plea against school funds dismissed: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/plea-against-fund-for-renovating-school-bldgs-dismissed/articleshow/126532610.cms

🔗 Codad custodial case press coverage
→ Times of India – Probe Dalit man’s custodial death: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/probe-dalit-mans-custodial-death-by-sitting-judge-or-cbi-mrps-chief/articleshow/126589137.cm

Below is a pan-India, state-wise snapshot of Scheduled Tribe / Adivasi news reported around 17 January 2026.
I’ve covered all major states & UTs with notable ST populations. Where no major ST-specific news was reported on that exact date, I’ve marked it clearly.

🇮🇳 Scheduled Tribe / Adivasi News – State-wise (17.01.2026)

Jharkhand

Statewide tribal bandh (17 Jan) demanding arrest of accused in the murder of Soma Munda.
Issues: land grabbing, failure of police action, tribal security.

Chhattisgarh

Mass Adivasi protests in Surguja against coal mining, forest clearance and alleged FRA–PESA violations.
Thousands of tribals marched demanding cancellation of mining approvals.

Odisha

Reports of Adivasi resistance to bauxite mining & displacement in tribal belts (Rayagada–Koraput region).
Ongoing concerns over Gram Sabha consent and forest rights.
(No single breaking headline on 17 Jan, but continuous coverage)

Madhya Pradesh

Tribal welfare schemes & land-record verification drives highlighted by state administration.
Focus on implementation gaps in FRA titles.
(Administrative news, no major protest reported)

Rajasthan

Bhil & Meena tribal regions report issues of forest access and welfare delivery delays.
Education & hostel infrastructure issues raised by tribal groups.
(Low-intensity coverage)

Gujarat

Dangs & eastern tribal belt: reports on malnutrition, migration of Adivasi labour.
Activists demand stronger implementation of Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana.
(Background reporting)

Maharashtra

Adivasi organisations raise concerns over displacement due to irrigation & infrastructure projects (Vidarbha–Palghar).
Forest land claims pendency highlighted.
(Ongoing issue, not a single breaking event)

Telangana

Tribal groups demand implementation of Podu land rights.
Continued protests over delay in assigning titles to ST farmers.
(Local media coverage)

Andhra Pradesh

Agency areas (Visakhapatnam–ASR district): concerns over mining, tribal schools and healthcare access.
No major single protest on 17 Jan.

Karnataka

Minor Forest Produce (MFP) livelihood initiatives for Soliga & other tribes in Mandya region.
Administrative push for tribal self-employment.

Kerala

Tribal leader C. K. Janu signals contest from Mananthavady ST-reserved seat.
Debate on real political representation of Adivasis.

Tamil Nadu

Issues around Irular, Kuravar, Malaiyali tribes:
- Housing,
- Forest access,
- Under-representation in decision-making.
No major breaking protest on 17 Jan.

Assam

Continued debate on granting ST status to six communities (including Tea-Tribe Adivasis).
Existing ST groups oppose dilution of constitutional safeguards.

Meghalaya

Khasi–Garo tribal councils discuss land protection and Sixth Schedule autonomy.
Routine council proceedings, no crisis event.

Manipur

Tribal (hill) areas remain tense post ethnic conflict; security & rehabilitation issues continue.
No fresh Adivasi-specific policy announcement on 17 Jan.

Tripura

Tribal areas report concerns over:
- Forest land alienation,
- Employment for indigenous communities.
No major protest reported.

Arunachal Pradesh

Administrative updates on tribal welfare & border village development.
No reported conflict or protest.

Nagaland

Village councils raise land & customary rights issues.
Routine governance news.

Mizoram

Tribal self-governance stable; focus on youth employment.
No major news spike.

Sikkim

Tribal status & reservation implementation discussed in policy circles.
Low-news period.

Uttar Pradesh

Tharu & Gond ST pockets: welfare delivery and land title issues reported.
No major statewide ST event.

Bihar

Small ST population (Santhal pockets).
Reports on lack of infrastructure & welfare reach.

West Bengal

Santhal & Adivasi belts (Jangalmahal): migration and land rights issues continue.
No major 17 Jan protest.

🧭 National / All-India Tribal Themes (Jan 2026)

Forest Rights Act implementation failures
Mining vs Adivasi consent
ST reservation expansion debates
Political under-representation
Livelihood & display.🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
SC.ST NEWS of 17 January 2026 in Tamil (தமிழ்), Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ), and Hindi (हिन्दी) — focusing on caste-related incidents, policies, and issues:

🇭🇳 हिन्दी समाचार (Hindi News)

🔥 कांग्रेस विधायक बयान विवाद

मध्य प्रदेश के कांग्रेस विधायक फूल सिंह बरैया ने विवादित बयान देकर कहा कि कुछ महिलाओं की “खूबसूरती” यौन अपराधों से जुड़ी हो सकती है, जिसमें अनुसूचित जाति/जनजाति की महिलाओं का नाम भी लिया गया।
यह बयान पूरे देश में आलोचना और राजनीतिक विवाद का विषय बन गया है।

📊 प्रशासनिक समीक्षा बैठक – बिहार

पूर्णिया (बिहार) में अनुसूचित जाति और जनजाति अत्याचार निवारण अधिनियम के अंतर्गत मामलों की समीक्षा बैठक आयोजित की गई, जिसमें न्यायालय में लंबित मामलों और पीड़ितों के संरक्षण पर चर्चा हुई।

👩‍⚖️ राजनीतिक चर्चाएँ

देशभर में समाजवादी और अन्य राजनीतिक दलों के बीच आरक्षण और दलित अधिकारों को लेकर सियासी बहस जारी है, जिसमें प्रमुख नेताओं ने भेदभाव-रोधी कानूनों और सामाजिक न्याय की जरूरत पर जोर दिया है।

🇮🇳 தமிழ் செய்திகள் (Tamil News)

🛑 SC யுத்தர் கொலை – தென்னிந்தியா

திமுக தொகுதியில் ஒரு எஸ்சி இளைஞர் தாக்கப்பட்டு பலிநாடானார். இந்த வழக்கில் போலீஸ் SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) சட்டத்தின் கீழ் வழக்கு பதிவு செய்துள்ளது.

⚖️ அரசு தவணையில் SC/ST சம்பவம்

மதுரை உயர்நீதிமன்றம் ஒரு எஸ்சி சமூகத்துக்குச் சேர்ந்தவர் காவல் நிலையத்தில் மரணம் சம்பந்தம் கொண்ட விஷயத்தில் CB-CID இனை இறுதி அறிக்கை அளிக்கச் சொன்னது.

📌 கல்வி வசதிக்கு எதிர்ப்பு PIL

SC/ST மாணவர்களுக்கு சேவை செய்யும் பள்ளிகளின் கட்டிட ஒழுங்கமைப்பு பணிக்காக நிதி ஒதுக்கீட்டுக்கு எதிராக வரையப்பட்ட மனுதலை நீதி மன்றம் நிராகரித்தது.

👉 தமிழ் செய்திகள் அதிகமாக உள்ளூர்/நாட்டுமெட்ட சமூக மற்றும் நீதிமன்ற சம்பந்தப்பட்ட தகவல்களை உள்ளடக்கியது. (இவை அனைத்தும் ஜனவரி 17-க்கு தொடர்புடையவை அல்லது சமீபத்தில் உள்ளவை.)

🇰🇳 ಕನ್ನಡ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳು (Kannada News)

⚠️ ಪ್ರಮುಖ SC/ST-ನೇರ ಸುದ್ದಿ (17 Jan 2026)-ಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹಳ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ/ಮುಖ್ಯ ಲೇಖನಗಳು web ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಗಲಿಲ್ಲ, ಆದರೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಹಿಂದಿ ಮತ್ತು ಟೊಇ-ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ಬೀರಬಹುದು — ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ SC/ST-ಸಂಬಂಧಿತ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಚರ್ಚೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆಗಳು ಇರುವುದಾಗಿ ನಾವು ಕಂಡಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

📌 ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಕನ್ನಡ-ಭಾಷಾ SC/ST ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬೇಕಾದರೆ, ನಾನು ಕನ್ನಡ ಲೋಕಲ್ ನ್ಯೂಸ್‌ಸೋರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳಿಂದ (ಉದಾ: ಯೂವನ್, ಪ್ರಭಾ, ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ) ಸরাসರಿ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಆಂಗ್ಲ/ಕನ್ನಡ ಹೊರತಾಗಿ ಟೈಟಲ್ಸ್ ಅನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕಿ ನೀಡலாம்.

🟡 अन्य संदर्भ / उपलब्ध रिपोर्ट्स

(समय-आधारित पृष्ठभूमि समाचार)

भारत में सेनिटेशन कार्यों में 67 % से अधिक कर्मचारी Scheduled Caste समुदाय से हैं, और लगभग 8 % Scheduled Tribe से, जो सामाजिक और आर्थिक असमानता को दिखाते हैं।
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने SC/ST “क्रीमी लेयर/सीमाओं” (creamy layer) पर केंद्र और पक्षकारों से जवाब मांगा, यह संवेदनशील मुद्दा है।

📌 Summary (संक्षेप में)

भाषा	मुख्य खबरें
हिन्दी	कांग्रेस विधायक बयान विवाद; बिहार में SC/ST एक्ट समीक्षा; राजनीति में आरक्षण चर्चा
தமிழ்	SC இளைஞர் கொலை; காவல் நிலைய மரணம் HC காட்சி; SC/ST மாணவர் கட்டிட நிதி PIL நிராகரிப்பு
ಕನ್ನಡ	SC/ST-ಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳು ಕಡಿಮೆ; ಕೆಲವು ಹಿನ್ನಲೆ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸುದ್ದಿಗಳು ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಬೀರುತ್ತವೆ

Here is a summary of Indian Buddhist-related news for 17 January 2026 in English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil, including statewise highlights where available:

📰 English (National & State-wise Indian Buddhist News)

🇮🇳 National / Pan-India

Dalai Lama addresses students at retreat in Karnataka
• His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke to 237 students from India and abroad participating in a 10-day retreat at the Drepung Gomang Debate Ground, Mundgod, Karnataka. The focus was on meditation, insight and the Bodhicitta aspiration.

🏔️ Ladakh (UT)

Ladakh Buddhist Association seeks anti-conversion law
• The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging a strict anti-conversion law in the union territory, citing concerns over communal balance and alleged conversion activities.

🪷 Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi & Sarnath)

Dharma Chakra Puja at Sarnath
• Buddhist monks conducted a Dhammachakra Pravartan ritual at the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath (Varanasi) on 17 Jan, chanting and circumambulating the Bodhi Tree as part of a multi-day programme.

🌍 International / Indian connection

Buddhist monks’ “Walk for Peace” gaining attention
• A group of Theravada monks and a rescue dog “Aloka” continue a long peace walk across the United States, promoting peace and mindfulness.

Sinicization concerns in Tibetan monasteries (contextual)
• Reports highlight that Tibetan monasteries are being influenced by state “patriotism education,” impacting traditional Buddhist learning — relevant to Indian Tibetan communities.

🇮🇳 Hindi (हिंदी समाचार)

📍 कर्नाटक

🔹 दलाई लामा का संबोधन: दलाई लामा ने कर्नाटक के मुंडगोड़ में आयोजित ध्यान-कार्यक्रम में छात्रों को शिक्षा दी।

🏔️ लद्दाख

🔹 एंटी-कन्वर्ज़न कानून की मांग: लद्दाख बुद्धिस्ट एसोसिएशन ने केंद्र से धर्मांतरण रोकने के लिए कानून की मांग की।

🌼 वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश

🔹 सारनाथ में पूजा: धमेख स्तूप के सामने बौद्ध भिक्षुओं ने धर्मचक्र पूजा और परिक्रमा कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया।

🇮🇳 Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ಸುದ್ದಿ)

📍 ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ

🔹 ದಲೈ ಲಾಮಾ ಭಾಷಣ: ಮುಂಡಗೋಡಿನ ಧ್ಯಾನ ಶಿಬಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ದಲೈ ಲಾಮಾ 237 ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂದೇಶ ನೀಡಿದರು.

🏔️ ಲದಾಖ್ (UT)

🔹 ಧರ್ಮಾಂತರ ಕಾಯಿದೆ ಮಾಗಣೆ: ಲದಾಖ್ ಬೌದ್ಧ ಸಂಘವು ಧರ್ಮಾಂತರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಟ್ಟುನanía ಕಾಯಿದೆ ವಿನಂತಿಸಿದೆ.

🪷 ವಾ೯ಣಾಸಿ (ಉತ್ತರ ಪ್ರದೇಶ)

🔹 ಧರ್ಮಚಕ್ರ ಪೂಜೆ: ಧಮನಾಯಕ್‌ ಸ್ತೂಪ ಎದುರಿಗೆ ಬೌದ್ಧ ಭಿಕ್ಷುಗಳ ಧರ್ಮಚಕ್ರ ಪೂಜೆ ನಡೆಯಿತು.

🇮🇳 Tamil (தமிழ் செய்திகள்)

📍 கர்நாடகம்

🔹 தலை லாமாவின் உரை: முண்ட்கோட், கர்நாடகாவில் நடைபெற்ற தியான முகாமில் தलाई லாமா மாணவர்களுடன் உரையாற்றினார்.

🏔️ லதாக்

🔹 மறுமொழி எதிர்ப்பு சட்டம்: லதாக் புத்தர் சங்கம் மத மாற்றத்தைத் தடுக்கும் கடுமையான சட்டத்தை கோரி மத்திய அரசுக்கு கடிதம் எழுதியுள்ளது.

🪷 வராணசி, உத்தரப்பிரதேசம்

🔹 சரணாத்தில் பூஜை நிகழ்ச்சி: தர்மேக் ஸ்தூப முன்னிலையில் பௌத்த பக்தர்கள் தர்மசக்கர பூஜை மற்றும் சுற்றுச் செல்லும் நிகழ்ச்சி நடைபெற்றது.

📌 Summary of Key Buddhist Events (India, 17 Jan 2026)

Spiritual Retreat & Teaching (Karnataka) – Dalai Lama addresses students.
Policy/Demographic Debate (Ladakh) – Anti-conversion law request.
Religious Rituals (Uttar Pradesh) – Dharma Chakra puja in Sarnath/Varanasi.
Global Peace Initiative – Monks’ peace walk in the US garners attention.

Here’s a state-wise Ambedkar-related news summary for 17 January 2026 — presented in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada where applicable:

🇮🇳 National / All-India News (English)

🗳️ Political & Electoral

In the BMC (Mumbai Municipal Corporation) elections, Prakash Ambedkar’s VBA party (Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi) did not win any seats, while BJP-led Mahayuti secured a majority. The alliance with Congress got seats, but VBA failed to make an impact.

💫 Entertainment

Actor Atharva Karve — known for portraying Dr B.R. Ambedkar in the TV series Ek Mahanayak – Dr BR Ambedkar — is set to marry actress Sakshi Mahajan on 6 Feb 2026 in Pune.

📰 Statewise Ambedkar / Related News

🇮🇳 Maharashtra

English

VBA’s Prakash Ambedkar’s party did not win any seats in the BMC elections (Mumbai city) on 17 Jan 2026, despite contesting with the Congress alliance.

Hindi

बीएमसी चुनाव में प्रकाश आंबेडकर की पार्टी को कोई सीट नहीं मिली, जबकि भाजपा-शिंदे गुट ने जीत दर्ज की है।

Tamil (தமிழ்)

புனேயில் பிரகாஷ் அம்பேட்கரின் கட்சி பெம்பிசியில் ஒரு கூடுமான இடத்தையும் வெல்லவில்லை, மஹராஷ்டிரா நகராட்சித் தேர்தலில் பிரதி நடைபெற்று உள்ளது.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)

ಮുംബൈ ಮಹನಾ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಪಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಒಂದು ಸ್ಥಾನವೂ ದೊರಕಲಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ವರದಿಗಳಾಗಿವೆ.

🏛️ Tamil Nadu

English

The Tamil Nadu government announced recipients of the Annal Ambedkar Award (for social justice & constitutional values), with VCK leader Sinthanai Selvan being honored along with other awardees.

Hindi (हिन्दी)

तमिलनाडु सरकार ने अंबेडकर पुरस्कार सहित कई प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कारों की घोषणा की है; VCK नेता सिन्थनाई सेल्वन को अन्नल अंबेडकर पुरस्कार दिया जाएगा।

Tamil (தமிழ்)

தமிழ்நாடு அரசு அம்பேட்கர் விருது உள்ளிட்ட பல விருதுகளை அறிவித்து VCK லீடர் சிந்தனை செல்வனை அன்னல் அம்பேட்கர் விருதிற்குப் பெறுகிறார்.

Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)

ತಮಿಳುನಾಡು ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಪ್ರದಾನಗಳನ್ನು ಘೋಷಿಸಿದೆ; VCK ನಾಯಕ ಸಿಂಥನೈ ಸೆಲ್ವನ್ ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಾರೆ.

🇰🇭 Karnataka

English / Regional Context (not exactly dated 17 Jan but relevant):

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced plans for an Ambedkar museum and the country’s tallest Ambedkar statue in Bengaluru, plus dedicated SC/ST atrocity investigation police stations — aligning with Ambedkar legacy preservation.

Hindi:

कर्नाटक के मुख्यमंत्री ने बेंगलुरु में अंबेडकर संग्रहालय और सबसे ऊँची अंबेडकर प्रतिमा बनने की घोषणा की है।

Tamil / Kannada:

தமிழில்: பெங்களூருவில் அம்பேட்கர் அருங்காட்சியகம், மிக உயரமான சிலை ஒன்றை அமைக்க அரசு திட்டம்.
Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರುದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಾಲಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅತ್ಯಧಿಕ ಸಮಾನತೆ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಆಗೋ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಯೋಜನೆ ಮುಂದಿಟ್ಟಿದೆ.

🪧 Other Ambedkar-Related Mentions Around 17 Jan

(Not specifically in your requested state languages but relevant to Ambedkar reporting around this date)

A press event and book fest (NAMO Book Fest) took place at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi as part of cultural/educational programmes.
In Madhya Pradesh, a local leader warned he may install an Ambedkar statue himself if the High Court doesn’t act by 15 March — showing ongoing local activism around Ambedkar memorials.

Here’s the latest PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) job opportunity news & recruitment updates — mainly around mid-January 2026:

📌 Current PSU Recruitment Openings / Notifications

🔧 THDC India Limited — Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026
• THDC (Mini Ratna PSU) has issued notifications for ITI-based apprenticeships and related roles in 2026. (New)

💼 Konkan Railway — Director (Finance)
• KRCL is accepting applications for the Director (Finance) position via the PESB; deadline 6 Feb 2026. (Board-level PSU role)

📊 MMTC Limited — Director (Finance)
• PSU MMTC Ltd invites applications for Director (Finance) through PESB; apply by 30 Jan 2026.

⚙️ BHEL Recruitment 2026
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) released notifications for Project Engineer & Supervisor roles — good opportunity for engineering graduates/technicians.

📢 PSU Hiring — IOCL, NABARD, ITI Limited
• Several PSUs (Indian Oil, NABARD, ITI Ltd) opened ~750+ apprenticeship & young professional posts recently, offering hands-on exposure and stipend.

🛠 PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2026
• Preparations & participating PSUs list (who recruit engineers via GATE score) are being publicised — useful if you’re aiming for core PSU roles later in 2026.

📌 Other PSU-Related Recruitment Alerts (Recent / Ongoing)

⚛️ NPCIL Recruitment 2026 — 114 Posts (Technical & Admin)
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) opened 114 vacancies for technical/administrative roles; apply by 4 Feb 2026.

🏛️ Bank & PSU-Linked Officer Recruitments • UCO Bank has released a notification for 173 Generalist & Specialist Officer posts (PSB role) — apply by 2 Feb 2026.

🔌 IREDA Apprentice Recruitment 2026
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) announced 10 apprentice posts (apply by 20 Jan 2026).

🛠 Coal India Limited — CA/CMA Vacancies
• Coal India (PSU) released opportunities for 125 posts for CA/CMA intermediate pass candidates (application window recently closed by 15 Jan).

🏦 Massive Bank PSU Job Opportunities (2026–27)

~19,942 Clerk Vacancies Across Public Sector Banks
• AIBEA confirmed nearly 20,000 clerk posts across major public sector banks (including SBI & others) for 2026–27 CRS-level recruitment.

🧠 Note: Many PSU & bank jobs now use common exams (like IBPS/CLAT/GATE) for selection depending on the role — check eligibility before applying.

📌 Tips for PSU Job Seekers

✅ Check official notifications only on PSU websites for accurate vacancies, eligibility, & deadlines.
✅ Keep preparation ready for GATE, CLAT, IBPS, and direct PSU exams — these are common routes to get PSU roles.
✅ Apprenticeships can be a great entry path even before full-time recruitment is announced.

Here are the latest India job opportunity and recruitment news (State-wise / nationwide) — as of 17 January 2026:

🔎 State-wise Government Job / Opportunities

🟠 Assam
• Assam Forest Guard Recruitment 2026: SLPRB Assam has released notification for 789 Forest Guard posts. Online applications start 22 Jan 2026.

🟡 Telangana
• Telangana CM announced that about 70,000 government jobs filled, with more recruitments planned. 1,370 Group III candidates recently received appointment letters.

🔵 Uttar Pradesh (UP)
• Govt launching “Sardar Patel Employment & Industrial Zone Programme” to boost employment through industrial development and placement support across districts.

🟣 Madhya Pradesh (MP)
• MPPSC planning interviews on ~90% of working days in 2026 to clear recruitment backlogs including 1,832 medical officer posts and others.
• New Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs (1100+ vacancies): MP Employee Selection Board released notification for technical & skill development roles with applications open 17–31 Jan 2026.

📍 Other State & National Opportunities (Listed Jobs / Recruitment Portals)

🟢 Bihar
• Bihar govt preparing to fill ~175,000+ vacant posts across departments this year as part of a large job push initiative.

🔷 Kerala
• Kerala PSC Jobs 2026–27: 100s of vacancies across multiple departments with varied qualification levels (10th to MBA).

🔶 Tamil Nadu
• Over 3,500+ state and central portal job openings listed (various departments including banks, courts, sports development, etc.).

📌 Pan-India & Central Jobs (Updated 17 Jan 2026)

From job listing portals (state + central + public sector):

Examples of openings added on 17 Jan 2026:
• IIT BHU — Office Assistant, Attendant, etc.
• CMD Kerala — Computer & Executive Assistants.
• NISER Bhubaneswar — Research Scholar.
• NIT Trichy — Project Associate I.
• IIT Delhi & Roorkee — Research roles.
• AIIA — Non-teaching positions.
• Indian Army DG EME — Trades & mates.
• SECR Railway — Sports Persons roles.
• NTPC Sail Power Co — Medical Officer.
• DRDO DRDL — ITI Apprenticeships.

🧑‍🎓 Competitive Exam Updates (Relevant for Job Seekers)

• Rajasthan 4th Grade Score Card released — score cards out now to pursue state govt recruitment further.
• Competitive exams calendar & upcoming UPSC/SSC/Bank/Railway notifications ongoing — useful for planning preparation.

📌 Notes for Job Seekers

✅ Most state recruitments have specific application windows — check official notifications before the deadline.
✅ Many positions (especially PSC/SSB/Railway) require online applications + eligibility criteria (edu/age).
✅ There are continuous efforts to fill backlogs and create new employment zones across state.