January 27, 2026

Nationwide Bank Strike On January 27 Over Five-Day Work Week Demand

Public sector banks in India face a strike on January 27, 2026. The United Forum of Bank Unions demands a five-day work week after talks failed. Branch services at SBI, PNB, and others will be disrupted for three days straight.

January 27, 2026

Russia to Bring 40,000 Indian Workers in 2026 Amid Labour Shortage

Russia will recruit 40,000 Indian workers in 2026 to fill its worker shortage caused by population decline and war. Over 70,000 Indians worked in Russia by 2025-end.

January 27, 2026

British, European Retailers Push to Save Soy Moratorium After Brazil Abandons It

Leading UK and European retailers urge major soy traders to uphold forest protection after Brazil drops the 20-year-old Amazon soy moratorium. They warn deforestation risks will rise without new rules for sustainable soy sourcing.

January 26, 2026

Germany's CDU Plans Ban on Legal Right to Part-Time Work

Germany's CDU business wing wants to end the legal right to part-time work. It argues workers should get special permission to reduce hours. Exceptions include childcare and eldercare. This move comes amid fears of a skilled worker shortage and slow economic growth.

January 26, 2026

Energy Minister Credits Reforms for Power Sector Revival and Higher DISCOM Ratings

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar praises coalition government efforts in reviving the power sector and lifting DISCOMs from debt. He highlights strong reforms under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu that boosted ratings in the Power Finance Corporation report.