January 5, 2026

Telangana Housing Board to Hold Online Lottery for 111 LIG Flats in Gachibowli on January 6

Telangana Housing Board received 2,685 applications for 111 single-bedroom flats in Gachibowli meant for Lower Income Groups. The lottery to allot flats will be held online on January 6, 2026, live on YouTube. Only applicants earning less than ₹50,000 per month were eligible.

January 5, 2026

KSRTC to Add 644 New BS-VI Buses to Boost Rural Transport Amid Rising Demand

KSRTC will induct 644 new BS-VI diesel buses, mainly for rural routes, to tackle increased passenger demand after Shakti scheme introduced free rides for women. This move aims to strengthen bus connectivity in Karnataka’s less served areas.

January 5, 2026

Kerala CEE Opens 2026 Admissions for Engineering, Medical and More; Apply by Jan 31

Kerala's CEE has started the 2026 admission process for engineering, medical, pharmacy, and architecture courses. Apply online by January 31 with required documents. NEET and NATA are essential for medical and architecture aspirants.

January 5, 2026

EMS Corporation Stadium Damaged After SuperCross Racing League in Kozhikode; Repairs Pending

Kozhikode’s EMS Corporation Stadium was damaged after the SuperCross motorbike racing event featuring Salman Khan. The football ground is now uneven and grass is dry. Organisers have promised to repair the damage using a ₹25 lakh deposit.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Petition to Press Centre for Revising EPFO Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to file a representation urging the government to revise the ₹15,000 EPFO wage ceiling. The Centre must respond within four months, addressing concerns over many workers losing social security benefits due to outdated wage limits.