January 30, 2026

Karnataka Caps Daily Work Hours at 10.5 in Draft Occupational Safety Rules

Karnataka's draft Occupational Safety rules set daily worker hours at 10.5 and weekly limit at 48 hours. Proposed changes stir mixed reactions from unions and experts.

January 30, 2026

Guwahati Refinery Supplies 19,000 Tonnes Smokeless Fuel to Indian Army in Operation Sindoor

Guwahati Refinery supplied 19,000 metric tonnes of special smokeless fuel to the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor. This low-sulphur, low-aromatic fuel helps soldiers stay warm in extreme cold. The fuel was sent to key border areas like Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh, marking a proud moment for the refinery.

January 30, 2026

Nine Entertainment sells radio stations for $56m, buys QMS Media for $850m in media shakeup

Nine Entertainment sells its talkback radio stations to Sydney pub owner Arthur Laundy for $56m. It buys outdoor ad firm QMS Media for $850m. This marks a big change in Australia’s media scene. Nine aims to boost digital growth and promote its streaming service Stan.

January 30, 2026

Venezuela's Oil Towns Look to Trump’s $100bn Plan for Revival

Once prosperous, Venezuela's oil towns around Lake Maracaibo now face decay and hardship. They hope US firms will invest $100bn to rebuild the oil sector after years of decline and sanctions.

January 30, 2026

Texas Governor Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring; Podcaster Criticizes Move as Too Late

Texas Governor Greg Abbott froze H-1B hiring in state agencies and universities for a year. Podcaster Kyle Seraphin said this move is "too late" as H-1Bs have already settled in Texas, especially Indians. Abbott had previously promoted Texas-India business ties during a 2024 visit to India, highlighting billions in investment and jobs.