January 31, 2026

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January 31, 2026

Ukraine Faces Bitter -20C Cold Amid Fragile Energy Truce After Russian Power Grid Attacks

Ukrainians face freezing -20C weather without central heating after Russian attacks damaged power grids. A brief energy truce is set to expire as cold bites, sparking fears of a heating system collapse and civilian hardship.

January 31, 2026

Google India Reports Flat Profit of ₹1,436.9 Crore in FY25 Despite Increased Expenses

Google India posted a flat standalone profit of ₹1,436.9 crore for FY25. Revenue dipped by 3.2%, while employee and tax expenses rose. The company cited a demerger and tax agreements affecting numbers.

January 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Build 125-Foot Raja Raja Chola Statue at Grand Chola Museum

Tamil Nadu government will install a 125-foot statue of Chola king Raja Raja Chola at the Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur. The project aims to honor Tamil heritage and is inspired by the Statue of Unity.

January 31, 2026

China Grants UK Citizens 30-Day Visa-Free Travel in Historic UK-China Deal

China will allow British citizens to travel visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and business. Announced during UK PM Keir Starmer's 2026 Beijing visit, this move aims to boost travel and trade, marking a fresh chapter in UK-China relations after years of tensions.

January 31, 2026

Saudi Qiwa Confirms Non-Saudis Can Still Be General Managers Amid Confusion

Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform clears confusion about expats as general managers. The role is still open to non-Saudis who meet official rules, despite a recent procedural change.

January 31, 2026

Sharjah Police Seize Cars, Fine Eight Drivers for Dangerous Stunts on Rainy Roads

Sharjah Police arrested eight reckless drivers performing stunts on wet roads during heavy rain. Vehicles were seized and fines imposed to boost road safety amid risky weather conditions.

January 31, 2026

Kashmir Enters Chillai Khurd as Night Temperature Dips Below Freezing

Kashmir starts Chillai Khurd with night temps below 0°C. Gulmarg records coldest at -6.5°C. Light snow, rain likely in higher areas over weekend.

January 31, 2026

Qatar Airways Launches QVerse Island in Fortnite to Blend Gaming with Real Travel

Qatar Airways enters Fortnite with QVerse Island, a virtual Doha that offers gaming fun and chances to win flights. This new digital spot links play with real travel perks, powered by Starlink internet on board.

January 31, 2026

US Government Partially Shuts Down Amid Last-Minute Funding Deal Excluding Homeland Security

The US government partially shut down after a Senate deal failed to cover Homeland Security funding. Talks on immigration policies continue amid criticism and a civil rights probe.