January 23, 2026

WEF Sets Up Five New Fourth Industrial Revolution Centres, Including Andhra Pradesh

The World Economic Forum is opening five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, one in Andhra Pradesh. These centres will focus on AI, energy, and cyber resilience.

January 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia Launches Second Phase of Nitaqat Programme to Create 340,000 Private Sector Jobs

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources launches the second phase of Nitaqat Al-Mutawar to create over 340,000 jobs for Saudis by 2029, building on the first phase's success.

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.