January 13, 2026

AP Govt Approves ₹250 Crore Open Model Flyover at Ranasthalam, Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh government has cleared a ₹250 crore open model flyover at Ranasthalam in Srikakulam. MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu helped resolve local concerns. Construction starts soon and will finish by end 2026.

January 13, 2026

Kerala Opens First Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ by Kudumbashree

Kerala has launched its first Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ at Vattiyurkavu, run by Kudumbashree members. It serves broasted chicken, snacks, and frozen chicken from Kerala farms, with plans to expand across the state this year.

January 13, 2026

World Bank: One in Four Developing Countries Poorer Than 2019 Amid Slowing Global Growth

A quarter of developing countries are poorer than before the pandemic, warns World Bank. Global growth slows, threatening jobs and poverty reduction.

January 13, 2026

Banijay and All3Media in Advanced Talks to Create Europe’s Biggest TV Production Giant

Banijay Group and UK’s All3Media are reportedly close to merging. This union would bring together top shows like Survivor, Peaky Blinders, and Midsomer Murders under one giant roof.

January 13, 2026

Trump Orders 25% US Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran Amid Protests

US President Donald Trump has declared a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. China, Iraq, UAE, and Turkey are Iran’s top trade partners. The move may strain US-China relations and worsen Iran’s economic crisis amid its current unrest.