January 23, 2026

Govt Approves Wage, Pension Revisions for PSU Insurance, NABARD, RBI Retirees

The government has approved wage revisions for PSU General Insurance staff and NABARD employees, plus pension hikes for RBI and NABARD retirees, benefiting over 92,000 people with ₹10,000 crore cost.

January 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Ownership to Non-Saudis from January 22

From January 22, non-Saudis can own property in Saudi Arabia. Applications start through the new Saudi Properties digital portal. Rules vary by residency and location. This move aims to boost real estate growth and jobs.

January 23, 2026

ED Conducts Searches in Goa Fire Case, Probes Money Laundering Linked to Birch by Romeo Lane

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating money laundering after a deadly Goa fire killed 25. Searches hit multiple locations tied to club owners and officials.

January 23, 2026

Karnataka Power Utilities Seek ₹4,900 Crore Revenue Gap Approval; FKCCI Opposes Tariff Hike

Karnataka’s power firms want regulatory approval to cover a ₹4,900 crore revenue gap. FKCCI warns that higher tariffs will hit industries hard. Bescom's gap alone is ₹2,802 crore, but no clear tariff hike is proposed yet. KERC discussions on hikes are ongoing.

January 23, 2026

Australian Dollar Surges Amid Trump Tariff Turmoil and Strong Commodities

The Australian dollar gained value against the US dollar despite Donald Trump’s tariffs threats during the Greenland dispute. Strong commodity prices and a robust jobs market support the Aussie dollar, while US economic risks keep investors cautious about the greenback.