January 29, 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt Reserves Secretariat Promotion Posts for Persons with Disabilities

Tamil Nadu government has announced 4% reservation in Secretariat promotion posts for persons with benchmark disabilities. The move covers key posts like Assistant, Section Officer, and Personal Clerk, excluding finance and law departments.

January 29, 2026

India-US Trade Talks to Conclude in 2026, Easing External Uncertainty: Economic Survey

India and the US are set to finish trade talks this year, says Economic Survey 2025-26. This move could ease external uncertainties caused by tariffs and global economic challenges.

January 29, 2026

Ajit Pawar's Funeral Held with State Honours After Fatal Plane Crash in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash. His funeral was held with full state honours in Baramati. The crash killed five people including the pilot. Police filed an accidental death report. The aircraft's black box was recovered for investigation.

January 29, 2026

Telangana Prepares for Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara; Ministers Seek National Festival Status

Telangana’s Mulugu district prepares for Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara as devotees gather. Ministers push for national festival status with government support.

January 29, 2026

Kashmir Shivers as Cold Spell Nears End; Sonamarg Hits Minus 11.2°C

Kashmir suffers bitter cold with many places below freezing. Sonamarg is the coldest at minus 11.2°C. Chilla-i-Kalan cold phase ends soon but chilly days remain.

January 29, 2026

Ahmedabad Police Bust Inter-State Child Trafficking Racket, Rescue Newborn Baby

Ahmedabad police and Gujarat ATS have cracked an inter-state child trafficking case. They rescued a newborn baby and arrested three suspects traveling from Himmatnagar to Hyderabad. The accused confessed buying the infant for ₹3.6 lakh. The newborn is under medical care as investigation continues to uncover the network.

January 29, 2026

India's Business Aviation Booms Amid Demand and Regional Growth, Faces Pilot Shortage

India's business and general aviation sector is seeing quick growth driven by rising travel demand and regional connectivity. Industry experts warn pilot shortages and maintenance gaps could slow progress. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft could join skies by 2029, reshaping private travel.

January 29, 2026

Supreme Court Declines To Direct Minimum Wage Law For Domestic Workers, Cites Legislative Role

On January 29, 2026, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL demanding minimum wage laws for domestic workers. The court stressed that only legislatures can enact such laws and blamed trade unions for hindering industrial growth.

January 29, 2026

Hi-tech Labs in Tamil Nadu Schools Stall Due to Maintenance and Internet Problems

Many hi-tech labs in Tamil Nadu government schools are non-functional due to finished maintenance contracts and poor internet. Students miss crucial computer classes and exams ahead of board tests.

January 29, 2026

China Executes 11 Myanmar Scam Mafia Members in Anti-Fraud Crackdown

China has executed 11 members of the Ming family mafia involved in scams in Myanmar. The crackdown targets cross-border fraud and sends a warning to scammers.