January 18, 2026

Karnataka Khadi Flag Makers Hit Hard as Polyester Flags Slash Sales by Over Half

Karnataka’s women-run khadi flag unit sees sales drop after government allows polyester flags. Workers fear job cuts amid falling income.

January 18, 2026

KVPS Alleges Assault and Wage Denial of 11 Workers at Sankranti Rooster Fights in Krishna

KVPS claims 11 workers from marginalized communities were denied wages, falsely accused of theft, stripped, and assaulted during rooster fights in Krishna. They demand arrests and justice under SC/ST Act.

January 18, 2026

MP Durai Vaiko Demands Tamil Voice Alert at Elamanur Level Crossing

Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has asked Salem Railway Division to swap the Kannada voice alert at Elamanur level crossing with Tamil. Currently, announcements are in English and Kannada, causing confusion among Tamil road users. He stresses the need for Tamil alerts for clear safety warnings.

January 18, 2026

Federal Officials Probe Becca Good in Fatal ICE Agent Shooting Case in Minnesota

Becca Good, partner of Renee Good who was shot by an ICE agent, is under federal investigation amid the deadly Minnesota immigration operation. Authorities explore Becca's actions during the incident and possible activist ties.

January 18, 2026

Kalaburagi Tops Karnataka Using e-Office for Speedy File Disposal in Govt Offices

Kalaburagi district leads Karnataka in using the e-Office system to quickly dispose of files in government offices. Over 54,000 files were processed in 2025, showing a big boost in efficiency and citizen service.