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.

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.

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.

January 10, 2026

Desi Oil Mela in Mysuru Attracts Crowd with Traditional Bullock-Driven Oil Press and Castor Oil Demo

Mysuru’s Desi Oil Mela saw large crowds witnessing a traditional bullock-driven oil press and castor oil making. Visitors eagerly learned, tested oils, and farmers got training on oilseed crops.

January 10, 2026

Bengaluru Sees Slight Rise in Road Accidents but Fatalities Fall in 2025

In 2025, Bengaluru recorded 4,893 road accidents, a small rise from 2024. Fatal accidents and deaths fell for the second year in a row. Outskirts are new accident hotspots. The Greater Bengaluru Authority may improve safety in 2026.