January 29, 2026

Voyager 1 Nears 1 Light-Year Mark as It Drifts Beyond Solar System

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 now sends signals taking almost a full day to reach Earth. It will hit a 24-hour signal travel time by 2026 while exploring deep space beyond Pluto.

January 29, 2026

Kerala Allocates ₹288.60 Crore for Forest and Wildlife Conservation in 2026 Budget

Kerala's 2026 Budget sets ₹288.60 crore for forest and wildlife care. New solar fences and rapid response teams target human-wildlife conflict. Agriculture and rural livelihoods also get attention.

January 29, 2026

India Supreme Court Ruling on 2018 Flipkart Deal Shakes Foreign Investors

India's Supreme Court ruled Tiger Global must pay tax on its 2018 Flipkart stake sale to Walmart, overturning a tax treaty defense. This marks a tough new stance on offshore tax treaties, worrying foreign investors about past and future deals.

January 29, 2026

Economic Survey 2026 Praises Telangana's Bhu Bharati Portal and Flagship Projects

The Economic Survey 2026 lauds Telangana's Bhu Bharati portal for digital land reforms and applauds BRS projects like Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation and Mission Kakatiya for boosting agriculture.

January 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia Bars Expats from 4 Senior Jobs; General Manager Role Now Only for Saudis

Saudi Arabia has blocked foreigners from four top job titles like General Manager, Sales Representative, Marketing Specialist, and Procurement Manager. New rules demand 60% locals in marketing and sales roles. Expats must switch titles or face job limits as Saudi pushes Vision 2030 goals.

January 29, 2026

Gunfire and Blasts Shake Niamey Airport Amid Niger's Deepening Crisis

Gunfire and loud blasts rocked Niamey airport in Niger after midnight. Two planes were hit by gunshots. The attackers and casualties remain unknown as Niger grapples with political turmoil and rising terrorism.

January 29, 2026

Supreme Court Orders ECI to Publicly Display Voter List Discrepancies Across Wards

The Supreme Court directs the Election Commission of India to display names with voter list errors at public spots. It allows voters to submit objections via representatives, ensuring transparency ahead of elections.

January 29, 2026

Two Naxalites Killed in Bijapur Encounter Amid Chhattisgarh’s Anti-Extremism Drive

Two Naxalites died in a forest shootout with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were recovered and the operation is ongoing. This raises the yearly death toll to 22 Maoists in the state.

January 29, 2026

Kerala Budget 2026: ₹1,182 Crore for Roads, Bridges, and Tunnel Study

Kerala allocates ₹1,182.43 crore to Public Works in 2026 Budget, focusing on upgrading highways, road safety, and a new tunnel road study from Kattappana to Theni.

January 29, 2026

Sandalwood Actor Mayur Patel Booked for Drunken Driving After Multi-Car Crash in Bengaluru

Actor Mayur Patel was booked for drunken and negligent driving after causing a multi-vehicle collision on HAL Airport Road, Bengaluru. Patel hit a car at a traffic signal, triggering a crash involving four vehicles. Police seized his car and confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol.