January 24, 2026

H.M. Nanjundaswamy Takes Charge as VTU Mysuru Regional Director

Dr. H.M. Nanjundaswamy becomes in-charge regional director of VTU Mysuru Centre from January 14, 2026. He brings 29 years of rich academic experience.

January 24, 2026

The Hindu Releases Special 1950 Republic Day Collector Edition on India's 77th Republic Day

On India's 77th Republic Day, The Hindu launches a curated 1950 collector’s edition. It features historic photos, messages, and articles for just ₹300 on Blinkit.

January 24, 2026

FBI Agent Resigns Amid Pressure Over ICE Officer’s Fatal Shooting Probe

Tracee Mergen, an FBI supervisor, resigned after being pushed to drop the civil rights investigation into ICE officer Jonathan Ross, linked to Renee Good’s death. The case is stirring conflict within US justice agencies, with federal investigators and prosecutors stepping back amid protests and controversy.

January 24, 2026

Sweden’s Tough New Rules Put Long-Time Asylum Seekers at Risk of Deportation

Sweden is enforcing strict asylum and immigration policies, pushing deportations for people like Sofiye, who lived in Sweden for years. Return centers house thousands facing stress and uncertainty.

January 24, 2026

Karnataka Swaps Laptops for ₹50,000 Cash Prizes for SSLC Toppers from 2024-25

Karnataka government will give ₹50,000 cash prizes instead of laptops to government school SSLC toppers from 2024-25. The change aims to help students with college fees and books but faces opposition over usefulness and fund misuse fears.

January 24, 2026

Four Men Arrested in Bengaluru for Harassing Woman, Assaulting Fiancé

Four men were arrested in Bengaluru's Madiwala area for harassing a woman and attacking her fiancé on January 19. The men were under the influence of alcohol and allegedly made vulgar remarks. Police filed a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 79 and 115.

January 24, 2026

China Accused of Exploiting US Birthright Citizenship to Create ‘Manchurian Generation’

A new report claims China sends mothers to the US for birthright citizenship and later raises these children in China. They return as adults with full US rights, raising security concerns.

January 24, 2026

All 11 KLE Directors Elected Unopposed; Mahantesh Koujalagi Stays President, Prabhakar Kore Steps Back

All 11 directors of Karnataka Lingayat Education Society were elected unopposed after Prabhakar Kore withdrew his nomination. Mahantesh Koujalagi continues as president. Kore steps down after 40 years, opening doors for youth leadership.

January 24, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Students to Attend Republic Day for Top Innovations in Atal Innovation Mission

Two bright students from Andhra Pradesh are invited as special guests to the 77th Republic Day in Delhi. They impressed the nation with solar and AI-based cancer detection innovations in the Atal Innovation Mission contest.

January 24, 2026

Ayurvedic Doctor Consumes Poison Outside Vidhana Soudha, Alleges Police Harassment

A Bengaluru Ayurvedic doctor consumed poison near Vidhana Soudha, accusing police of harassment for reporting 'illegal Bangladeshi' residents. He was rushed to Bowring Hospital and is stable.