Medaram Devotee Count to Cross One Crore as Sammakka Arrives; Telangana Plans Temple Circuit

January 29, 2026

Medaram Devotee Count to Cross One Crore as Sammakka Arrives; Telangana Plans Temple Circuit

Medaram expects more than one crore devotees with Sammakka’s arrival. Telangana government plans major development including land acquisition, infrastructure, and temple circuit along Godavari.

Mysuru Orders Permission For Child Actors To Protect Education Rights

January 29, 2026

Mysuru Orders Permission For Child Actors To Protect Education Rights

Mysuru district now requires producers to Get Deputy Commissioner's nod before employing children under 14 in films or TV. Violators face jail and fines.

IMF Partners with Altitude Adventure Holidays for Kolkata's Let’s Talk Mountains Event

January 29, 2026

IMF Partners with Altitude Adventure Holidays for Kolkata's Let’s Talk Mountains Event

The Indian Mountaineering Foundation joins Altitude Adventure Holidays to organize Let’s Talk Mountains in Kolkata on February 1. The event guides Bengal tourists on safe, responsible mountain travel and highlights hidden hill destinations.

Pyramiden: The Frozen Soviet Ghost Town in Svalbard’s Arctic

January 29, 2026

Pyramiden: The Frozen Soviet Ghost Town in Svalbard’s Arctic

Pyramiden, a once-bustling Soviet mining town in Svalbard, now stands abandoned but preserved. Visitors come for its eerie calm and Arctic history.

Greenland’s Inuit Reject Land Sale Amid US Interest, Stress Collective Ownership

January 29, 2026

Greenland’s Inuit Reject Land Sale Amid US Interest, Stress Collective Ownership

Greenland’s indigenous Inuit say their land is shared, not for sale, opposing US President Trump's idea to buy the island. They emphasize a collective bond with the Arctic territory that has lasted 1,000 years.

Ethiopian Airlines Cancels Flights to Tigray Amid Rising Conflict Fears

January 29, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Cancels Flights to Tigray Amid Rising Conflict Fears

Flights from Addis Ababa to northern Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled due to renewed conflict fears. Clashes have been reported in disputed areas as tensions rise ahead of elections.

India Urges Bangladesh to Investigate Attacks on Minorities, Pushes for Justice

January 29, 2026

India Urges Bangladesh to Investigate Attacks on Minorities, Pushes for Justice

India is closely watching attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh told Rajya Sabha that India has raised concerns with Dhaka and expects thorough investigations and justice for victims.

Japan Tests Compact Home Water Systems to Beat Aging Pipes and Rising Costs

January 29, 2026

Japan Tests Compact Home Water Systems to Beat Aging Pipes and Rising Costs

Rural Japan is adopting compact water systems like WOTA BOX that recycle greywater at home. This smart solution cuts reliance on public water networks as population falls and maintenance costs rise.

Wings India 2026 Dazzles Hyderabad with 34 Aircraft and Thrilling Aerobatic Shows

January 29, 2026

Wings India 2026 Dazzles Hyderabad with 34 Aircraft and Thrilling Aerobatic Shows

Wings India 2026 at Hyderabad’s Begumpet Airport features 34 aircraft on display and stunning aerobatic acts by the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Team and UK’s Mark Jefferies team. Public can visit on Jan 30-31 with tickets at ₹1,021.

Visa Splits Middle East Operations Between Dubai and Riyadh After Saudi HQ Policy

January 29, 2026

Visa Splits Middle East Operations Between Dubai and Riyadh After Saudi HQ Policy

Visa restructures its Middle East business into two hubs: Dubai covering UAE, Kuwait, Qatar; Riyadh managing Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman. This move follows Saudi Arabia’s new rule requiring regional HQs for government contracts and shows Riyadh’s growing business influence.