January 6, 2026

ONGC Controls 90% of Blowout Fire at Mori-5 Natural Gas Well in Andhra Pradesh

ONGC has controlled about 90% of a massive fire at the Mori-5 gas well in Andhra Pradesh. Experts will decide on U.S. team deployment. Locals evacuees can return soon.

January 6, 2026

Indian Apple Growers Fear New Zealand Imports Flood Market After Duty Cut in New FTA

Apple farmers in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are worried as a new FTA with New Zealand plans to cut import duty from 50% to 25%. They fear cheaper New Zealand apples will flood Indian markets, harming local growers and cold storage investments.

January 6, 2026

India's Skilling Drive Faces Challenges Despite Training 1.4 Crore Candidates

India trained 1.4 crore under PMKVY but skilling struggles to become youth's top choice. Industry and Sector Skill Councils must play bigger roles to improve job readiness and wage gains.

January 6, 2026

KSRTC’s Budget Tourism Cell Revenue Soars to ₹5.51 Crore in December 2025

KSRTC’s Budget Tourism Cell posted a record ₹5.51 crore revenue in December 2025. Popular packages and festive travel boosted trips and travellers.

January 6, 2026

Trump Seizes Venezuela Oil Reserves After Maduro's Capture, Aims to Boost Output

After arresting Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump plans to restore Venezuela’s oil production by inviting US companies to invest. Experts warn this could harm the climate and face big risks.