January 23, 2026

Telangana to Set Up 25 EV Charging Stations for 2,200 Electric Buses in Hyderabad

Telangana's power company plans 25 charging stations in Hyderabad bus depots to support 2,200 new electric buses. The project needs 124 MW power and will start soon.

January 23, 2026

Govt Approves Wage, Pension Revisions for PSU Insurance, NABARD, RBI Retirees

The government has approved wage revisions for PSU General Insurance staff and NABARD employees, plus pension hikes for RBI and NABARD retirees, benefiting over 92,000 people with ₹10,000 crore cost.

January 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Ownership to Non-Saudis from January 22

From January 22, non-Saudis can own property in Saudi Arabia. Applications start through the new Saudi Properties digital portal. Rules vary by residency and location. This move aims to boost real estate growth and jobs.

January 23, 2026

Karnataka Power Utilities Seek ₹4,900 Crore Revenue Gap Approval; FKCCI Opposes Tariff Hike

Karnataka’s power firms want regulatory approval to cover a ₹4,900 crore revenue gap. FKCCI warns that higher tariffs will hit industries hard. Bescom's gap alone is ₹2,802 crore, but no clear tariff hike is proposed yet. KERC discussions on hikes are ongoing.

January 23, 2026

Karnataka High Court Allows Bike Taxis, Orders Registration Under Motor Vehicles Act

Karnataka High Court clears the way for bike taxis like Uber, Ola, and Rapido. It directs registering bikes as transport vehicles and issuing permits to operate legally.