January 15, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Plans Self-Financing Urban Growth Inspired by Mumbai's Model

Andhra Pradesh government studied Mumbai's urban growth models to design self-financing, investment-driven development in Vizag Economic Region. Key Mumbai practices like land monetisation and transit-oriented development will guide the state's future city projects.

January 14, 2026

Veeramangudi’s Jaggery Units Shut Down as Yellow Leaf Disease Hits Sugarcane Crops

Over 100 family-run jaggery units in Veeramangudi, Tamil Nadu are closing down due to yellow leaf disease affecting sugarcane. The village's famed atchu vellam production suffers, putting traditional livelihoods at risk.

January 14, 2026

China Records $1.189 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025 Despite US Tariffs

China's exports surged in 2025, hitting a record $1.189 trillion trade surplus. Firms shifted focus to new markets to bypass US tariffs under the Trump administration. Imports and exports both beat expectations, while car and EV exports soared. Beijing calls for balanced trade amid continued tariff tensions.

January 14, 2026

Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops Global Risks in 2026, Cybersecurity Leads in India

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the biggest global risk. In India, cybersecurity and income inequality are major concerns. Technological threats like AI and misinformation rise in the rankings.

January 14, 2026

Mango Cultivation in Chittoor Faces Major Crisis in 2026 Due to Delayed Flowering and Market Troubles

Mango farming in Chittoor is in trouble for 2026. Flowering is delayed by two months, areas under cultivation are shrinking, and farmers still feel the impact of last year's market crash, where prices dropped below ₹3/kg. Officials warn that this year's yield may fall sharply below earlier forecasts.