January 19, 2026

Police Recover ₹60 Lakh Gold After Year-Old Theft in Sri Sathya Sai District

A special police team recovered 35 tolas of stolen gold worth ₹60 lakh from Shankarappa’s house after a year. The valuables were returned during Sankranti. The family, once in deep distress, thanked police for cracking the case.

January 19, 2026

Guatemala Declares 30-Day Emergency After Gangs Kill 8 Cops, Seize Hostages in Prisons

Guatemala’s president has declared a 30-day state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took hostages in three prisons. The government retook all prisons and freed hostages amid rising gang violence.

January 19, 2026

Karnataka to Hold Bengaluru Civic Polls with Ballot Papers After May 25; Controversies and Grants in Spotlight

Karnataka announces Bengaluru civic polls after May 25 using ballot papers, not EVMs. DGP Ramachandra Rao faces fresh scandal. Hindutva leaders booked for provocative act. Government grants ₹1.93 crore to promote growth beyond Bengaluru.

January 19, 2026

Three Shark Attacks in Sydney Within 24 Hours Leave Two Seriously Injured

Sydney faces a wave of danger with three shark attacks in just over a day. Two victims, including a 12-year-old boy and a man, are critically hurt. Authorities warn beachgoers to stay alert as police close beaches in northern Sydney.

January 19, 2026

Four Missing Near Bhadra Canal in Shivamogga, Search Underway

Four family members went missing near the Bhadra Right Bank Canal in Shivamogga after washing clothes. Police and fire teams are searching, fearing they may have drowned.