January 18, 2026

Siddaramaiah to Open Sangolli Rayanna Museum in Belagavi on Monday

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the Sangolli Rayanna museum in Nandagad, Belagavi district, on Monday. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and other ministers will attend. Preparations are being reviewed by Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, ensuring a smooth event with food arranged for all guests.

January 18, 2026

Group Dance Steals Show at Kerala State Arts School Festival With Huge Crowd and Stunning Acts

The group dance, a star event of Kerala’s State Arts School Festival, attracted over 10,000 viewers. With strong choreography and vibrant themes, this competition keeps getting better every year.

January 18, 2026

Indian Hotel Operators Arrested in Virginia for Drug and Sex Trafficking

Kosha and Tarun Sharma were arrested after an FBI raid for running drug and sex trafficking at their motel in Virginia. They face serious charges with a minimum 10-year sentence.

January 18, 2026

Expressway Toll Plaza Glitches Cause Traffic Jams Despite Faster Bengaluru-Chennai Travel

Users of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway face slowdowns due to frequent FASTag malfunctions at automated toll booths. Delays at toll plazas near Agrahara are causing traffic jams, eating into the time saved on the new route.

January 18, 2026

NDRF 10th Battalion Saves 67 Lives, Handles 80 Operations in 2025

In 2025, NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 67 people, evacuated 1,634, and handled 80 operations including major disasters in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The battalion trains thousands and celebrates its Raising Day on January 19.