January 30, 2026

IAF Battles Forest Fires in Arunachal Pradesh, Supports Air Traffic After Baramati Crash

The Indian Air Force dropped 12,000 litres of water from helicopters at 9,500 feet to fight forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh. It also deployed a team to restore air traffic control after a tragic plane crash at Baramati Airport, Maharashtra.

January 30, 2026

Guwahati Refinery Supplies 19,000 Tonnes Smokeless Fuel to Indian Army in Operation Sindoor

Guwahati Refinery supplied 19,000 metric tonnes of special smokeless fuel to the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor. This low-sulphur, low-aromatic fuel helps soldiers stay warm in extreme cold. The fuel was sent to key border areas like Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh, marking a proud moment for the refinery.

January 30, 2026

Nine Entertainment sells radio stations for $56m, buys QMS Media for $850m in media shakeup

Nine Entertainment sells its talkback radio stations to Sydney pub owner Arthur Laundy for $56m. It buys outdoor ad firm QMS Media for $850m. This marks a big change in Australia’s media scene. Nine aims to boost digital growth and promote its streaming service Stan.

January 30, 2026

Victoria Bushfires Threaten Endangered Birds and Wildlife, Rescue Efforts Delayed

Victoria's deadly bushfires have burned more than 435,000 hectares, destroying habitats of endangered eastern bristlebirds and dingoes. Rescue teams face delays due to active fires, raising fears for wildlife survival and plant species.

January 30, 2026

Severe Teacher Shortage Haunts Haryana Government Colleges, Affecting Girls' Education

Haryana's government colleges struggle with empty teaching posts and poor infrastructure. Students like Himanshi and Ritu face limited courses and no dedicated campus. Despite more colleges, lack of teachers and buildings hurts education quality, especially for girls.

January 30, 2026

Vitamin B12 Boost in Teens Improves Newborn Health and Gene Activity, Pune Study Reveals

A Pune study shows giving vitamin B12 to rural adolescents improves newborn weight and changes gene expression. Experts urge adding B12 to national nutritional programs.

January 30, 2026

Venezuela's Oil Towns Look to Trump’s $100bn Plan for Revival

Once prosperous, Venezuela's oil towns around Lake Maracaibo now face decay and hardship. They hope US firms will invest $100bn to rebuild the oil sector after years of decline and sanctions.

January 30, 2026

Bengaluru Reintroduces Paid Parking on 52 Roads to Manage Traffic and Boost Revenue

From October 2025, Bengaluru reintroduced paid parking on busy roads like M.G. Road to manage congestion and generate revenue. City corporations plan to expand paid parking on over 30 more stretches by April 2026.

January 30, 2026

China Executes 11 Myanmar Mafia Members Linked to Brutal Scam Operations

China quickly put to death 11 members of a crime family from Myanmar involved in harsh scam operations. The move came after deadly incidents and growing pressure over brutal scams in Myanmar’s Laukkaing border town.

January 30, 2026

Gujarat Electoral Rolls Cut to 4.34 Crore After Special Intensive Revision

Gujarat trims voter list to 4.34 crore after SIR process. Over 6.88 lakh new voter additions and 9.88 lakh deletions received before final verification.