January 13, 2026

Labour Rights NGO Uncovers Worker Exploitation in Pop Mart’s Labubus Toy Factories

A New York NGO has revealed harsh working conditions and labour law breaches at a key Pop Mart supplier that makes the popular Labubus toys. Underage workers are treated as adults, forced to sign blank contracts, and work long overtime hours. Pop Mart says it is investigating these serious claims.

January 13, 2026

Cold Weather and Booming Data Centres Push US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up 2.4% in 2025

US greenhouse gas emissions rose for the first time in three years, climbing 2.4% in 2025. Cold weather increased gas heating demand, coal use surged 13%, and data centres pushed electricity needs up. Solar power grew strongly but couldn't prevent the emissions rise, say Rhodium Group analysts.

January 13, 2026

Supreme Court Urges Disability Inclusion as Strategic Advantage, Directs Coal India to Hire Disabled Candidate

The Supreme Court has called on businesses to view disability inclusion not just as compliance but as a strategic business edge. It ordered Coal India Limited to provide a special post to a disabled management trainee, stressing corporate social responsibility and ESG roles.

January 13, 2026

Akasa Air Flight from Pune to Bengaluru Delayed Due to Technical Glitch, Passengers Deplaned

Akasa Air's Bengaluru-bound flight from Pune was delayed due to a technical issue. Passengers deplaned after waiting for 1.5 hours. Flight rescheduled to depart at 1:15 p.m.

January 13, 2026

Dubai Airport Teams Up with Salik for Ticketless Parking From 2026

Dubai International Airport will introduce ticketless parking payments using Salik's e-wallet in January 2026. This new system will cover 7,400 parking spaces across all terminals, speeding up exit times and reducing paper waste.