January 19, 2026

Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars by $10.5bn in a Year, Oxfam Demands Tax Reforms

Australian billionaires earned an average of $600,000 daily, adding over $10.5bn collectively last year. Oxfam calls for ending tax breaks like negative gearing and capital gains discount to reduce inequality.

January 19, 2026

Justice Demanded for Kuki Woman Who Died After Gang-Rape Trauma in Manipur Violence

Kuki groups demand justice after a woman from Manipur died from trauma linked to her 2023 gang-rape during ethnic clashes. They call for separate administration.

January 19, 2026

Record Billionaires Hit 3,000 with $18.3tn Wealth Amid Rising Global Inequality and Protests

In 2025, the number of billionaires topped 3,000, owning $18.3tn. Oxfam warns rich elites influence politics while poverty protests surge worldwide.

January 19, 2026

Calls Grow for Parallel Goshree Bridges to Cut Kochi Traffic Jams

With vehicle numbers set to soar after the Munambam-Azhikode bridge opens later this year, residents and NGOs demand new parallel bridges to ease traffic on the overcrowded Goshree bridges in Kochi.

January 19, 2026

GHMC area triples to 2,053 sq km; may split into three city corporations

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) expanded from 650 to 2,053 sq km after merging 27 urban bodies. Telangana may split GHMC into Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri corporations before new elections in 2026.