January 27, 2026

Bank Employees Protest in Shivamogga Demanding Five-Day Work Week

On January 27, bank employees in Shivamogga protested for a five-day work week following a nationwide call by UFBU. They claim this will improve health and service without disrupting customers, as ATMs and online banking remain open.

January 27, 2026

Indian Oil Corp to Increase Brazilian Crude Buying After Cutting Russian Imports

Indian Oil Corp, the top Indian refiner, will buy 24 million barrels of Brazilian crude in FY 2026-27, up from 18 million. This marks a shift from Russian oil, following Western sanctions.

January 27, 2026

Trump's H-1B Visa Policy Boosted Hiring in India, Says Vijay Sappani

Canadian-Indian entrepreneur Vijay Sappani credits Trump’s strict H-1B visa rules for pushing US companies to hire more in India. A new survey shows tech giants like Google and Amazon plan big hiring in India for 2026.

January 27, 2026

Nationwide Bank Strike On January 27 Over Five-Day Work Week Demand

Public sector banks in India face a strike on January 27, 2026. The United Forum of Bank Unions demands a five-day work week after talks failed. Branch services at SBI, PNB, and others will be disrupted for three days straight.

January 26, 2026

Karnataka to Form Gig Workers’ Welfare Board with 1-1.5% Welfare Fee on Aggregators

Karnataka government plans a Gig Workers’ Welfare Board. A 1% to 1.5% welfare fee on aggregator platforms will fund it. The fee varies by sector and may rise to 5% if needed.