January 18, 2026

Chennai Launches 24-Hour Continuous Water Supply Pilot in Adyar Zone

Chennai begins testing nonstop piped water supply in Adyar to end intermittent supply. The ₹271.50-crore project uses a looped pipeline for equal water flow and better quality. Residents welcome the plan but stress clean water and fixing old pipes.

January 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh to Build Satellite Launch Facility on Hope Island Under Space City Project

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to develop a satellite launching facility on Hope Island near Kakinada as part of the new Space City project. The move aims to boost technology and innovation in the region, with support from the Greenko Group.

January 17, 2026

Google Appeals US Antitrust Verdict Over Search Monopoly

Google has appealed a key US court ruling that found it illegally held a monopoly in online search. The company opposes data sharing and new restrictions, citing risks to privacy and innovation. Judge Amit Mehta's remedies include sharing search data but no breakup. Google says the ruling ignores market realities and intense competition.

January 17, 2026

Riyadh Launches Unified Digital Platform to Speed Up Urban Planning Approvals

Riyadh Municipality has introduced a single digital system to fast-track urban planning approvals, reducing delays and increasing transparency for developers and investors in Saudi Arabia.

January 17, 2026

Iran Plans to Cut Global Internet Access, Allowing Only Government-Approved Users

Iran aims to break from the global internet by 2026. Only those vetted by the government will access a limited online world. Others get a closed national network. The move follows harsh internet blackouts amid deadly protests.