January 20, 2026

Telangana Delays Rs. 6,000 Per Acre Payment to Farmers Due to Survey Delay

Telangana Govt delays Rs. 6,000 per acre payment under Rythu Bharosa for Rabi season. Survey of cultivated lands is incomplete. Over 70 lakh farmers await support.

January 20, 2026

Dubai Taxis Found Over 104,000 Lost Items in 2025 Including AED 2 Million Cash

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority found 104,162 lost items in taxis during 2025. From cash and passports to gadgets, the lost property system helps riders get back their valuables quickly and safely.

January 20, 2026

ASI Finds Rare 15th-Century Gandabherunda Inscription in Andhra Pradesh Temple

ASI has uncovered a rare stone carving of the mythological double-headed bird Gandabherunda at Vinukonda's Narasimhaswamy temple, dating back to 1477 CE. This find highlights the region’s rich medieval Vaishnava culture.

January 20, 2026

BJP Councillor Wants to Move Dry Waste Hub in Thiruvananthapuram, Residents Disappointed

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha demands shifting the dry waste collection centre at Sasthamangalam to Maruthankuzhy in Thiruvananthapuram. Locals fear losing a well-maintained, popular facility used by over 200 people daily for segregated waste.

January 20, 2026

Full VAT on Meat Could Cut EU Environmental Damage by Up to 6%, Study Finds

A new study reveals that applying full VAT on beef, pork, lamb, and chicken in the EU could reduce environmental harm by 3-6%. This could cost households as little as €26 a year if tax revenues are shared back. Meat has the biggest share of ecological damage in diets, yet most EU countries tax it less than other goods.