January 7, 2026

Police Inspector and Two Men Assault Man in Hassan; Victim Seriously Injured

A police inspector and two others attacked Shashidhar with an iron rod in Hassan’s Uduvare, leaving him seriously hurt. Police have registered a case and are hunting for the accused.

January 7, 2026

The Hindu Hosts School Science, Maths Olympiad 2025 in Hassan & Mysuru on Jan 16-17

The Hindu's School Science Festival and Maths Olympiad 2025, called Ramanujam Spark Quest, will take place in Hassan and Mysuru on January 16 and 17. Open to students from multiple districts, the event encourages innovative science projects and math skills with prizes for winners.

January 7, 2026

Beypore Launches Destination Management Committee to Boost Tourism with Cleanliness Focus

Beypore's new Destination Management Committee, chaired by Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, has started work to promote tourism scientifically. Key plans include cleanliness drives and better coordination among departments.

January 7, 2026

India's First Digital Census Phase 1 Set for April to September 2026

India will conduct the first digital Census from April 1 to September 30, 2026. House listing will be done in all States and UTs, with self-enumeration available before door-to-door visits. The Census will also record caste data for the first time since independence.

January 7, 2026

Big Plans Ready for Sabarimala Makaravilakku Festival with 900 Buses and Online Booking

The Kerala government and Travancore Devaswom Board gear up for Makaravilakku on January 14. They promise smooth arrangements, 900 KSRTC buses, and online room bookings to help devotees. Strong security measures and steps against illegal passes are also in place.

January 7, 2026

Election Commission Removes 6.5 Crore Names in Draft Electoral Rolls Across Nine States and Three UTs

The Election Commission of India has removed 6.5 crore electors from draft electoral rolls in nine States and three UTs during its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The total electors fell from 50.9 crore to 44.4 crore after the update, reflecting corrections for deaths, migration, and duplicates.

January 7, 2026

Karnataka Govt Denies 28-Year Residency Claims After Kogilu Layout Demolition; FIR Filed and Officer Transferred

Karnataka Govt rejects claims that residents lived 28 years in demolished Kogilu Layout homes. Police filed an FIR against four for illegal land sales. Ballari DIG transferred after deadly clash. Controversy grows over alleged police misconduct in Hubballi arrest.

January 7, 2026

CPI(ML) in Prakasam Protests US Attack on Venezuela, Demands Maduro's Release

Communist Party members in Prakasam protested against the US attack on Venezuela. They condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and called it imperialist aggression by the Trump-led US government.

January 7, 2026

Australia Sees Rapid Spread of Highly Contagious Super-K Flu Strain in 2026

Australia welcomes the new year with a surge in the Super-K flu strain. Over 2,500 cases are recorded in the first week of January. Health officials warn it could lead to the worst flu season in 35 years.

January 7, 2026

Indian Navy Launches First Stitched Sailing Vessel INSV Kaundinya on Maiden Voyage

Indian Navy's stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya, crafted by shipwright Babu Sankaran and team, sails from Porbandar to Oman using traditional methods.