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.

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.

January 29, 2026

US Talks Intensify to Avoid Government Shutdown After Minneapolis Shooting

US leaders are close to an agreement to avoid a shutdown caused by a fight over immigration agent rules following a Minneapolis shooting. The DHS funding is at stake, with a deal possibly allowing most spending bills to pass before Friday's deadline.

January 29, 2026

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Stray Dogs Case, Pushes for Quick Shelter Approvals

The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on pleas to change orders on stray dogs. It urged faster action on approving animal shelters and highlighted issues with state compliance and rising dog bites.

January 29, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Display of Voter List Discrepancies in Public

The Supreme Court directs the Election Commission of India to show names with logical discrepancies in voter lists at public places. Affected individuals can submit objections through authorized agents. This move follows DMK leader R.S. Bharathi's plea on discrepancies affecting 1.7 crore voters.

January 29, 2026

Economic Survey 2025-26 Flags Heavy Productivity Loss Due to Traffic Congestion; Pushes Public Transport

The Economic Survey 2025-26 warns of rising productivity losses caused by traffic jams. It calls for more high-capacity public transport and better urban planning to ease congestion and improve city life.

January 29, 2026

UAE Banks End Handwritten Signatures and SMS OTPs, Switch to Biometric App Approvals

UAE banks stop using ink signatures and SMS OTPs by March 2026. Customers must authorize payments via mobile apps with biometrics for faster, safer banking.

January 29, 2026

Three Men Arrested for Sexual Assault at Chennai College Canteen

Chennai police arrested three men for sexually assaulting a woman at the Government Arts and Science College canteen. The accused include the canteen operator, cook, and an auto driver. The woman filed a complaint; all suspects are in judicial custody.

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.