January 20, 2026

Telangana Delays Rs. 6,000 Per Acre Payment to Farmers Due to Survey Delay

Telangana Govt delays Rs. 6,000 per acre payment under Rythu Bharosa for Rabi season. Survey of cultivated lands is incomplete. Over 70 lakh farmers await support.

January 20, 2026

Oman Orders Insurers to Pay Drivers if Car Repairs Delay Beyond 30 Days

Oman’s Financial Services Authority now requires insurers to finish car repairs within 30 days or pay daily compensation. The new rule aims to end long wait times and give drivers more control over claims, including cash settlements and natural disaster coverage.

January 20, 2026

APSRTC Hits Record ₹27.68 Crore Revenue on Sankranti with 5.06 Million Passengers

APSRTC recorded its highest ever revenue of ₹27.68 crore on January 19, 2026, serving 5.06 million passengers with special buses at normal fares during Sankranti rush in Andhra Pradesh.

January 20, 2026

Sri Lanka Unveils World's Largest Natural Purple Star Sapphire 'Star of Pure Land'

Sri Lanka has revealed the 'Star of Pure Land,' a 3,536-carat natural purple star sapphire. Certified by top gem labs, it features a rare six-ray star pattern and is valued at $300 million.

January 20, 2026

Full VAT on Meat Could Cut EU Environmental Damage by Up to 6%, Study Finds

A new study reveals that applying full VAT on beef, pork, lamb, and chicken in the EU could reduce environmental harm by 3-6%. This could cost households as little as €26 a year if tax revenues are shared back. Meat has the biggest share of ecological damage in diets, yet most EU countries tax it less than other goods.