Manipur Petroleum Dealers Shut Fuel Stations Indefinitely Over Bomb Attacks

January 10, 2026

Manipur Petroleum Dealers Shut Fuel Stations Indefinitely Over Bomb Attacks

Fuel stations in Manipur’s Imphal Valley are shut down indefinitely from January 10 as dealers protest repeated bomb attacks. The Manipur Petroleum Dealers’ Fraternity demands better security and compensation for damages.

Experts Call for 70% Local Manufacturing in India Over Next Decade to Boost Innovation

January 10, 2026

Experts Call for 70% Local Manufacturing in India Over Next Decade to Boost Innovation

Experts at a SASTRA webinar urge India to produce 70% of its goods domestically in 10 years. They stress nurturing young talent and research culture in education to achieve this goal.

Recon Expo 2026 Opens in Hubballi with 150 Stalls, Draws Huge Crowd

January 10, 2026

Recon Expo 2026 Opens in Hubballi with 150 Stalls, Draws Huge Crowd

Recon Expo 2026, North Karnataka’s biggest event for interior design and construction materials, started in Hubballi. With 150 stalls, it offers water purifiers, steel, furniture, and more. Visitors enjoyed learning and comparing options from builders and developers all in one place.

Van Driver Dies, Six Women Injured in Crash on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

January 10, 2026

Van Driver Dies, Six Women Injured in Crash on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway

A van driver died and six women devotees were hurt when a van collided with a tourist bus near Walajah on NH 48. Rash driving is blamed; police have arrested a car driver in connection.

Karnataka Trade Unions Demand Fresh Minimum Wage Hikes, Govt Yet to Decide

January 10, 2026

Karnataka Trade Unions Demand Fresh Minimum Wage Hikes, Govt Yet to Decide

Trade unions in Karnataka demand implementing fresh minimum wages for 1.77 crore workers, citing Labour Codes, as government delays final decision since 2022 wage revision started.