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.

January 10, 2026

Thousands of Irish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Beef Import Fears

Thousands of Irish farmers took to Athlone's roads with tractors, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal. They fear cheap beef imports from South America will hurt Irish agriculture. Despite Ireland and France opposing, the EU approved the deal. The Irish Farmers’ Association urges MEPs to reject the agreement.

January 10, 2026

Seven Escape Injury as Drunk Driver Crashes Car Into Hotel in Indiranagar, Bengaluru

A speeding, drunk driver crashed his car into a hotel on 100 ft road in Bengaluru late Thursday night. Seven people nearby escaped just in time. The incident was caught on CCTV, and the driver is hospitalized with minor injuries.

January 10, 2026

Four Miners Die from Fumes While Digging for Gemstones in Afghanistan

Four miners in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, died of suffocation caused by toxic fumes from a crushing machine while searching for precious stones underground.