January 7, 2026

Six Dead as Heavy Snow Cancels Hundreds of Flights Across Europe

Europe reels under heavy snow causing six deaths and massive travel chaos. Hundreds of flights are cancelled, stranding thousands at major airports in Paris and Amsterdam.

January 6, 2026

ONGC Controls 90% of Blowout Fire at Mori-5 Natural Gas Well in Andhra Pradesh

ONGC has controlled about 90% of a massive fire at the Mori-5 gas well in Andhra Pradesh. Experts will decide on U.S. team deployment. Locals evacuees can return soon.

January 6, 2026

Karnataka Revises Building Setback Norms for Bengaluru Plots up to 4000 Sq.M

Karnataka’s Urban Development Department has issued new setback rules for buildings on plots up to 4000 sq.m in Bengaluru. The norms set precise distances for front, rear, and side clearances based on plot size, dropping rear setbacks for smallest plots. New parking and height rules are also introduced.

January 6, 2026

KRMB Faces Fund Crunch, Asks Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for ₹23.32 Crore to Manage Krishna River

The Krishna River Management Board seeks ₹23.32 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to a financial crisis affecting salaries and telemetry projects. With no funds released since April 2025, the board struggles to maintain telemetry devices and water regulation tasks.

January 6, 2026

Garbage Blackspots Grow in Southeast Bengaluru as Waste Trucks Delay Arrival

Southeast Bengaluru areas like Koramangala and Ejipura face rising garbage blackspots. Waste trucks come 2-3 hours late, causing heaps to pile up. Residents complain, but fines on litterbugs continue as officials blame drain work delays.