January 23, 2026

Apple Asks Indian Court to Halt CCI’s Probe Over App Store Financial Data

Apple is fighting India’s Competition Commission to block access to its global financial records. The tech giant argues this move could hurt its challenge against penalty rules, while the court hearing is set for January 27, 2026.

January 23, 2026

Visakhapatnam Gig Workers Struggle with Safety, Low Pay, and Long Hours

In Visakhapatnam, 17,000 gig workers face risks like accidents, low wages, and long shifts amid demand for speedy deliveries. Injuries and poor pay push many out of work.

January 23, 2026

Falcon Invoice Discounting Scam Defrauds 7,000 Investors of ₹850 Crore in Telangana

Falcon, a popular invoice discounting platform, duped over 7,000 investors in Telangana, taking ₹850 crore by faking corporate-backed investments. Payments stopped suddenly in January 2025. Investigations reveal forged invoices and false promises of high returns in this large Ponzi fraud.

January 23, 2026

Government invites airlines to claim IndiGo's vacated domestic flight slots after winter schedule cut

After massive December flight disruptions, IndiGo's winter schedule was cut by 10%. The government now calls for other airlines to request the freed domestic slots, with conditions. IndiGo also reports a sharp 78% profit drop amid rising expenses.

January 22, 2026

Karnataka Microfinance Lending Recovers as Delinquency Rate Drops to 5.6%

Karnataka's microfinance loans, worth ₹58,000 crore, show signs of recovery with 98%-99% repayment. Delinquency fell from 8.59% to 5.6%, says AKMI. RBI's stricter lending rules help stabilize the sector.