January 1, 2026

Karnataka Sees 8.94% Rise in IML and Beer Sales Revenue in December 2025 Despite Volume Drop

Karnataka's liquor sales hit ₹1,669 crore in last week of December 2025, excise revenue up 10.19% despite lower IML and beer volumes. Heavy rains and price hikes hit yearly growth.

January 1, 2026

Pet-Friendly Tourism Booms in Munnar as More Travellers Bring Pets Along

Munnar's tourism now embraces pets! Travel groups offer special stays and tours for pet owners. Families enjoy trips without leaving pets behind.

January 1, 2026

Australian Home Prices to Rise 5% in 2026, Fueling Housing Crunch

Australian residential property prices rose 8.6% in 2025 and are expected to grow another 5% in 2026. Big cities like Darwin, Perth, and Brisbane saw huge gains. Rising prices and rents strain affordability, especially for younger generations.

January 1, 2026

Swiggy, Zomato, Magicpin Break Records Amid Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve

Swiggy, Zomato, and Magicpin recorded record-breaking food orders on New Year's Eve despite a strike by over 1 lakh gig workers. Platforms operated smoothly with strong local support as millions feasted on biryani, pizza, and desserts across India.

January 1, 2026

KSRTC Unveils Upgraded Sarige Mitra HRMS Mobile App to Boost Employee Services

KSRTC launched the new Sarige Mitra 2.0 app on January 1, 2025. The app offers real-time HR services like attendance tracking and payslip downloads for employees. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy led the launch, aiming to improve transparency and communication.