January 23, 2026

Karnataka Power Utilities Seek ₹4,900 Crore Revenue Gap Approval; FKCCI Opposes Tariff Hike

Karnataka’s power firms want regulatory approval to cover a ₹4,900 crore revenue gap. FKCCI warns that higher tariffs will hit industries hard. Bescom's gap alone is ₹2,802 crore, but no clear tariff hike is proposed yet. KERC discussions on hikes are ongoing.

January 23, 2026

SSDMA and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke Win Top Disaster Management Award

Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke honored with Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 for exceptional disaster relief work during Wayanad landslides and floods.

January 23, 2026

Rare Whale Shark Sighting Excites Andhra Coast Divers and Conservationists

A rare visit by a 10-meter-long whale shark off Chinna Rushikonda coast thrills scuba divers and researchers. This sighting highlights rich marine life and pushes for stronger conservation in Andhra Pradesh’s waters.

January 23, 2026

UAE Braces for Light Rain and Rising Humidity Starting January 23, 2026

The UAE will see a weather shift with light rain and rising humidity starting Friday, January 23, 2026. Temperatures vary from 16°C in the mountains to 25°C inland. Drivers are warned of fog in early mornings.

January 23, 2026

Earthquakes Under Southern Ocean Boost Antarctic Phytoplankton Blooms and Carbon Uptake

New research shows that earthquakes beneath the Southern Ocean trigger nutrient pulses that boost phytoplankton growth. These green blooms support marine life and help absorb carbon dioxide, revealing a surprising link between seismic activity and ocean health.