January 16, 2026

Karnataka Plans Record ₹93,000 Crore Borrowing Amid Rising Revenue Deficit

Karnataka faces a ₹19,262 crore revenue deficit in 2025-26 and plans record borrowing of ₹93,000 crore in final quarter. CM Siddaramaiah’s government braces for budget challenges amid GST impact and rising debt.

January 16, 2026

AP-Genco Revamps Thermal Units, Hits Record 6,009 MW Power Generation

AP-Genco completed major maintenance at key thermal plants, pushing power output to a record 6,009 MW on Jan 4, 2026. Emissions are controlled using coal mix, avoiding costly FGD systems.

January 16, 2026

Kerala Launches Work Near Home Centres to Create 5 Lakh Jobs and Boost Local Economy

Kerala will set up Work Near Home centres in every panchayat to offer 5 lakh jobs and add ₹5,000 crore to the economy. The first centre opens in Kottarakara on January 19 with 141 workstations and cutting-edge facilities.

January 16, 2026

Redgram MSP Procurement Rises Sharp in Andhra Pradesh Kharif-2025 Season

Andhra Pradesh sees a sharp rise in redgram cultivation with over 1,286 MT procured so far under MSP. Nandyal and Anantapur lead with thousands of farmers supported and active procurement centers.

January 16, 2026

APSRTC Wins National Award for Automatic Announcement System at Bus Stations

APSRTC received a national award for its automatic announcement system at bus stations. The digital system provides real-time travel info, easing passenger movement and enhancing service quality in Andhra Pradesh.