January 10, 2026

Thirupparankundram Deepathoon Case Sparks Clash Over Religious Claims and State Role

Petitioners back their legal fight with strong evidence, State archaeology says pillar is Jain, locals emphasize unity across faiths in Thirupparankundram.

January 10, 2026

Central University of Karnataka Opens UG Admissions for 2026-27 Via CUET

CUK invites applications for 15 undergraduate courses via CUET 2026. Apply online by January 31. Exams scheduled for May 11-31 across 15 Karnataka centres.

January 10, 2026

Madras High Court Orders Karthigai Deepam Lamp at Thirupparankundram Amid Legal Fight

The Madras High Court directs the Subramaniya Swamy Temple to light the Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram hill’s deepathoon, overruling the State government's law and order concerns. This sparks heated protests and legal drama around the temple and dargah estates.

January 10, 2026

Mass Protests Shake Iran Amid Internet Blackout and Fierce Crackdown

Thousands protest in Iran's streets despite a strict internet shutdown and heavy police action. Protesters chant against Supreme Leader Khamenei, with casualties reported amid rising tensions and international warnings.

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

8 Workers Dead in Belagavi Sugar Factory Boiler Blast, Trade Unions Demand Probe

Eight workers died in a boiler explosion at Inamdar Sugar Factory, Belagavi. Trade unions blame factory negligence and call for a full investigation and ₹50 lakh compensation per family.

January 10, 2026

Villagers in Sorab Taluk Endure Painful Social Boycott Amid New Karnataka Law

Families in Sorab taluk suffer social boycott by village committees, cutting ties and normal life. The new Karnataka Social Boycott Bill aims to end this pain.

January 10, 2026

Kazipet Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Children Sold Illegally in Warangal

Kazipet Police and Task Force arrested a gang that kidnapped five children and sold them to childless couples. The kids were safely rescued from different districts. The accused confessed and the police caught them near Kazipet Railway Station.

January 10, 2026

LuLu Hypermarket Employee Allegedly Flees with Dh6.6 Lakh in Abu Dhabi Cash Theft

A 38-year-old long-time LuLu Hypermarket employee in Abu Dhabi allegedly vanished after Dh6.6 lakh went missing from the cash office, prompting a police probe and security alerts.

January 10, 2026

Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Russian Oil Depot Ablaze in Volgograd

A Ukrainian drone hit an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region, sparking a fire but no casualties. Both sides ramp up attacks on energy infrastructure amid rising conflict tensions.