January 24, 2026

Bengaluru's New Corporations Draft Separate Budgets With Focus on Bonds and Welfare

Bengaluru's five new corporations prepare individual budgets of ₹1,300-1,500 crore each, highlighting municipal bonds, parks, sanitation, and welfare for civic workers.

January 23, 2026

Kerala Govt Approves ₹8.57 Crore Loan for Wayanad Landslide Victims from Kudumbashree

Kerala govt has approved an ₹8.57 crore loan for 437 Kudumbashree members affected by the Wayanad landslide. The loan interest of ₹1.94 crore will be covered by the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

January 23, 2026

Supermarkets Charging Fruits and Veggies Per Piece Causes Price Confusion and Big Variations

Supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles are pricing fresh produce per item instead of by weight. This causes big price changes, sometimes over 50%. Experts say this confuses customers and calls for clearer pricing rules.

January 23, 2026

Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme Spurs Over 2,000 Home Sales in Six Months

Dubai’s initiative has helped more than 2,000 residents buy their first homes, with property sales topping AED3.25 billion. The programme offers priority access and tailored loans, transforming renters into homeowners and energizing Dubai’s real estate market.

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.