January 28, 2026
Telangana's Salary, Pension, Subsidy Costs Surge, Tightening Budget: RBI Study
Telangana's government spending on salaries, pensions, and subsidies soars, hitting ₹63,344 crore. This leaves less room for development, RBI reports.
UAE Launches Middle East’s First Biometric Payment System Using Face and Palm Scans
The UAE has started piloting a biometric payment system allowing people to pay with their face or palm instead of cards or cash, boosting convenience and security in digital payments.
Dubai Insurance to Accept Bitcoin for Premiums from January 2026
Dubai Insurance allows UAE residents to pay insurance premiums using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. From January 2026, a new digital wallet connects directly with crypto portfolios, marking a first for regulated UAE insurers.
Kerala's Marine Exports Drop 9.5% in 2024-25 Amid Trade Barriers
Kerala’s marine product exports dropped for the second year, down 9.5% in volume and 4.18% in value in 2024-25. US bans and trade barriers hit seafood shipments, especially frozen shrimp and fish. China lost top buyer spot to the EU.
India Pushes for Domestic Aircraft Leasing and Financing at Wings India 2026
At Wings India 2026, experts stressed the need for urgent policy changes to build India's aircraft leasing and financing sector, currently dominated by overseas players. Around 85% of India's commercial planes are leased, but most financing is from abroad. With estimated $100 billion in aircraft financing needed, developing local capacity is crucial.
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