January 21, 2026

Govt Approves ₹5,000 Crore for SIDBI to Boost MSME Credit and Jobs

The Union Cabinet approved ₹5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to expand credit for MSMEs. Financing will support 25.74 lakh new MSMEs and create 1.12 crore jobs by 2027-28.

January 21, 2026

Kerala Hikes Ration Dealers' Salary and Commission From January 1, 2026

Kerala government raises ration dealers' maximum basic wage to ₹21,000 and commission rates up to ₹270 per quintal. The move ends planned dealer protests and starts from January 1.

January 21, 2026

UAE Lawmakers Demand Review of High Medicine Prices, Seek Tougher Controls and Local Drug Production

The UAE faces rising medicine prices as lawmakers push for a review of pharmaceutical pricing. Officials admit gaps in enforcement and plan reforms focusing on local manufacturing and transparency.

January 21, 2026

Karnataka to Build State-of-the-Art Wholesale Market at Singena Agrahara

Karnataka will build a modern fruits and vegetable wholesale market at Singena Agrahara in south Bengaluru. The new market aims to ease congestion and offer better facilities for over 400 traders, possibly shifting Kalasipalya market here. The ₹250 crore project includes land, shops, and cold storage to help farmers and traders.

January 21, 2026

Trump Approves Tiny Kei Cars for US but Will Big-Car Lovers Buy Them?

Donald Trump has approved tiny Kei cars for production in America, promising affordable and fuel-efficient rides. But experts and drivers doubt if small cars will fit US roads and taste. Prices, safety, and market demand remain big questions.