January 18, 2026

Hyderabad's Hot Air Balloon Festival Faces Wind Halt, All Passengers Flown Safely

Strong winds briefly stopped Hyderabad’s Hot Air Balloon Festival, grounding balloons for an hour. Rides resumed later, and all ticket holders enjoyed flights thanks to SkyWaltz's safety efforts.

January 18, 2026

₹368 Crore Crypto Theft: Employee Used as Bait in Karnataka Cybercrime Case

An employee at a Bengaluru crypto firm unknowingly helped fraudsters steal ₹368 crore. The CID reveals he was paid to gain trust before security breach. The stolen crypto trail is traced but wallet owner remains unknown.

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

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on 8 European Nations Over Greenland, Markets Brace for Impact

Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on goods from eight European countries from February. This move has spooked global markets and Europe’s top leaders, raising fears of trade conflict and NATO disruptions.

January 18, 2026

HRF Condemns Arrest of APCLC Leaders Over Banners in Andhra Pradesh

The Human Rights Forum condemned the arrest of APCLC leaders by Tirupati Police for putting up banners related to their 20th State meeting. They demand the leaders' immediate release and dropping of charges, stating the banners did not break any law.

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

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.