January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Revises District Mineral Foundation Rules with Harsher Penalties and Fund Use Norms

Tamil Nadu updates rules for District Mineral Foundation funds. New penalties include extra payments plus 12% interest for mining lease violations. Over 70% funds to aid affected areas and key sectors like water and health.

January 1, 2026

Traffic Regulated on Thamarassery Ghat from Jan 5 for ₹37-Crore Road Project

Starting January 5, traffic on Thamarassery ghat will be regulated for a ₹37-crore road-widening project. Heavy vehicles will be diverted to reduce jams amid heavy tourist rush to Wayanad.

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

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.