January 22, 2026

Tamil Nadu Sets Lease Rent Rates for Religious Properties Under New Rules

Tamil Nadu government notifies 2026 rules fixing lease rent percentages for religious institutions' properties. Rent varies by property type with payments due monthly.

January 22, 2026

APERC to set strict rules on DISCOM purchases to curb corruption and high costs

APERC chief P. Venkata Rama Reddy announced upcoming guidelines to check DISCOM procurement and stop corruption after complaints on costly transformer purchases. The commission noted ₹4,478 crore true-up charges from SPDCL and pledged detailed investigations.

January 22, 2026

South Africa Police Minister Admits Gangs Still Overpower Law Enforcement

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia admits South African gangs remain undefeated amid rising murders and complex violence, especially in Eastern and Western Cape. The crime wave shows no sign of stopping despite anti-gang units.

January 22, 2026

Supreme Court Refuses Wide Ruling on Stampede Prevention, Advises MHA and ECI Approach

The Supreme Court declined to issue broad guidelines on stampede prevention at large events. It directed the petitioner to seek action from the Home Ministry and Election Commission instead.

January 22, 2026

Japan Halts World's Biggest Nuclear Plant Hours After Restart Over Alarm

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant stopped reactor six hours after its restart due to an alarm. Despite the shutdown, authorities confirm stability and no radiation leaks.