January 20, 2026

IMF warns of long-lasting inflation in Australia, signals possible RBA rate hike in 2024

The IMF warns Australia will face prolonged inflation above target. GDP growth forecast stays at 2.1%. Measles case confirmed in NSW; bushfire damages homes in Fleurieu peninsula.

January 20, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Airlifts Cardiac Arrest Patient from Agatti to Kochi ICU

The Indian Coast Guard swiftly evacuated a 63-year-old woman in cardiac arrest from Agatti island to Kochi. Using a Dornier aircraft equipped as a mobile ICU, the patient was flown and admitted to a private hospital for urgent care.

January 20, 2026

Helium Cylinder Blast Kills One, Injures 12 at Kallakurichi River Festival

A helium gas cylinder exploded during the River Festival in Kallakurichi on Monday night. A 50-year-old woman named Kala died, and 12 others were hurt. Six injured are in ICU. Officials are investigating the explosion cause.

January 20, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Adds Orphan & Widow Cess, Adopts Geothermal Policy, Expands Labs, and Greenlights Alliance Air Flights

Himachal Pradesh govt approves orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, adopts geothermal energy policy, sets up new food testing labs, and clears Alliance Air flights on key routes.

January 19, 2026

Over 2 Lakh Devotees Trek Traditional Sabarimala Forest Path This Season

The traditional forest path from Sathram to Sabarimala closed after the pilgrimage season. More than 2 lakh devotees trekked this route during Mandala-Makaravilakku, nearly twice last year’s count.