January 22, 2026

Blast at Chhattisgarh Steel Plant Kills 6 Workers, Injures 5

A blast at Real Ispat and Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh's Bakulahi village killed six workers and injured five. Officials say hot dust caused severe burns. Rescue is ongoing.

January 22, 2026

APERC to set strict rules on DISCOM purchases to curb corruption and high costs

APERC chief P. Venkata Rama Reddy announced upcoming guidelines to check DISCOM procurement and stop corruption after complaints on costly transformer purchases. The commission noted ₹4,478 crore true-up charges from SPDCL and pledged detailed investigations.

January 22, 2026

UAE Travellers Book Summer 2026 Trips Early Amid Visa Delays and Rising Costs

UAE travellers are planning summer 2026 holidays unusually early. Long visa waits and rising flight and hotel prices push bookings as early as January. Many want to avoid missing travel dates and high costs.

January 22, 2026

South Africa Police Minister Admits Gangs Still Overpower Law Enforcement

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia admits South African gangs remain undefeated amid rising murders and complex violence, especially in Eastern and Western Cape. The crime wave shows no sign of stopping despite anti-gang units.

January 22, 2026

Kuwait Now Requires Official Approval for Vehicle Exhaust Repairs to Cut Noise Pollution

Kuwait mandates official permits before exhaust repairs for vehicles and motorcycles. Owners must get clearance, fix only at authorized workshops, and pass follow-up checks. This move aims to reduce noise pollution and improve road safety.

January 22, 2026

Supreme Court Refuses Wide Ruling on Stampede Prevention, Advises MHA and ECI Approach

The Supreme Court declined to issue broad guidelines on stampede prevention at large events. It directed the petitioner to seek action from the Home Ministry and Election Commission instead.

January 22, 2026

Japan Halts World's Biggest Nuclear Plant Hours After Restart Over Alarm

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant stopped reactor six hours after its restart due to an alarm. Despite the shutdown, authorities confirm stability and no radiation leaks.

January 22, 2026

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Terminal, Kills 3 in Krasnodar Krai

A Ukrainian drone attacked an oil terminal near Volna in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, killing three and igniting a major fire. The blaze was put out by emergency teams after intensive efforts. This continues a wave of cross-border strikes targeting Russian energy sites.

January 22, 2026

Vizhinjam Port’s ₹9,700 Crore Phase 2 Expansion Kicks Off on Jan 24

Vizhinjam international seaport in Kerala begins second phase of development with ₹9,700 crore investment by Adani. Capacity will jump to 5 million TEUs by 2028, boosting trade and tourism.

January 22, 2026

Two Dead, Several Missing in New Zealand Landslides Amid Heavy Rains

Two people died and several went missing after severe landslides struck New Zealand’s North Island. Rescue teams are searching at Mount Maunganui campsite while heavy rains cause flooding and power outages.