January 22, 2026

CFL Alleges ₹14.65 Crore Financial Irregularities in APSPDCL Transformer Procurement

CFL Chairman A.B. Venkateswara Rao accuses APSPDCL of avoiding open tenders and overpaying for transformers, causing ₹14.65 crore losses. The complaint urges APERC to investigate.

January 22, 2026

EU Suspends US Trade Deal Ratification Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat

The European Parliament has paused ratifying the US trade deal after Trump threatened 10% tariffs unless the EU allows him to take Greenland. Talks turn tense with risks of trade war and Mercosur deal delays.

January 21, 2026

Hical Technologies Launches Digital Solution to Boost Bengaluru Public Transport Use

Bengaluru-based Hical Technologies has launched Corporate Commute, a digital tool to encourage employees to use metro and buses. The project rewards employees with incentives and helps employers track usage and carbon savings. It’s part of Bengaluru’s push to increase public transport ridership through innovative partnerships.

January 21, 2026

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Dubai Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions

Gold prices in Dubai surged to AED 573.75 per gram on January 20, 2026, driven by rising global demand for safe assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. Silver and other metals also gained, as investors seek protection against market risks.

January 21, 2026

Sydney Water Flags Up to 12,000 Food Businesses Dumping Fats Illegally, Feeding Malabar Fatberg

Sydney Water warns that up to 12,000 food businesses in southwest Sydney could be illegally releasing fats, oils, and grease into the sewage system. This may be causing a massive fatberg at Malabar sewage plant, threatening local beaches with pollution.