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.

January 18, 2026

Young Civet Cat Trapped in Chicken Cage Near Horsley Hills Freed Into Forest

A young civet cat caught in a chicken cage at Pichalavandlapalle village was safely released into the forest. The Forest Department confirmed no poaching was involved, calming public concern after the incident went viral on social media.

January 18, 2026

Fire at Karachi Shopping Mall Gul Plaza Kills Six, Injures Over 20

A fierce fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall has killed six people, including a firefighter, and injured more than 20. Parts of the building have collapsed, slowing rescue work. Authorities fear more may be trapped inside the blazing mall.

January 18, 2026

Chitradurga Leads Karnataka in Ganitha Ganaka Phone Tutoring Program for Primary Students

Chitradurga district shines as the top performer in Karnataka's Ganitha Ganaka initiative. Over 2,400 teachers helped 9,000 primary students improve numeracy via weekly phone calls. Parental involvement and teacher dedication have driven strong learning gains in the first cycle.

January 18, 2026

Solapur Division Offers 3% Discount on Digital Unreserved Tickets Through RailOne App Till 2026

Solapur Division urges passengers to use the RailOne app for unreserved train tickets. A 3% discount is available on digital payments until July 14, 2026. This move promotes cashless transactions and easier ticket booking.

January 18, 2026

Two Hubballi Girls in Top 100 of National Veer Gatha 5.0 Contest

Saanvi Yaragoppa and Zaina Shaikh from Hubballi have secured places among the top 100 students in the Veer Gatha 5.0 national competition by the Defence and Education Ministries.

January 18, 2026

District Police Recover and Return 173 Lost or Stolen Mobile Phones Using CEIR Portal

District Police traced 173 lost or stolen mobile phones and returned them to their owners. The successful effort involved the CEIR portal and cybercrime police support across various subdivisions.

January 18, 2026

Two More Maoists Killed in Bijapur Operation, Total 20 Down in Chhattisgarh This Year

Security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district killed two more Maoists on January 18, raising this year's death toll to 20. Earlier, four key Maoist leaders were neutralised during the same crackdown. The operation involves STF, DRG, and CoBRA teams and follows specific intelligence.

January 18, 2026

Israeli Far-Right Coalition Rejects US Gaza Peace Plan, Criticizes Netanyahu

Far-right members of Israel’s government reject a US-backed Gaza governance plan. They slam PM Netanyahu for not annexing Gaza or expanding settlements, demanding a military takeover instead.

January 18, 2026

Trump Targets 8 European Nations with Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

Donald Trump announced tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland, sparking emergency EU talks and strong backlash from leaders. The EU warns of risks to Nato and trade ties as tensions rise.