January 20, 2026

Telangana Delays Rs. 6,000 Per Acre Payment to Farmers Due to Survey Delay

Telangana Govt delays Rs. 6,000 per acre payment under Rythu Bharosa for Rabi season. Survey of cultivated lands is incomplete. Over 70 lakh farmers await support.

January 20, 2026

Dubai Taxis Found Over 104,000 Lost Items in 2025 Including AED 2 Million Cash

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority found 104,162 lost items in taxis during 2025. From cash and passports to gadgets, the lost property system helps riders get back their valuables quickly and safely.

January 20, 2026

Oman Orders Insurers to Pay Drivers if Car Repairs Delay Beyond 30 Days

Oman’s Financial Services Authority now requires insurers to finish car repairs within 30 days or pay daily compensation. The new rule aims to end long wait times and give drivers more control over claims, including cash settlements and natural disaster coverage.

January 20, 2026

ASI Finds Rare 15th-Century Gandabherunda Inscription in Andhra Pradesh Temple

ASI has uncovered a rare stone carving of the mythological double-headed bird Gandabherunda at Vinukonda's Narasimhaswamy temple, dating back to 1477 CE. This find highlights the region’s rich medieval Vaishnava culture.

January 20, 2026

APSRTC Hits Record ₹27.68 Crore Revenue on Sankranti with 5.06 Million Passengers

APSRTC recorded its highest ever revenue of ₹27.68 crore on January 19, 2026, serving 5.06 million passengers with special buses at normal fares during Sankranti rush in Andhra Pradesh.

January 20, 2026

Supreme Court Examines Bihar’s Special Revision of Electoral Rolls Amid EC Notices to Millions

The Supreme Court is reviewing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Election Commission's SIR exercise has caused unrest in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism and constitutional questions.

January 20, 2026

Sri Lanka Unveils World's Largest Natural Purple Star Sapphire 'Star of Pure Land'

Sri Lanka has revealed the 'Star of Pure Land,' a 3,536-carat natural purple star sapphire. Certified by top gem labs, it features a rare six-ray star pattern and is valued at $300 million.

January 20, 2026

BJP Councillor Wants to Move Dry Waste Hub in Thiruvananthapuram, Residents Disappointed

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha demands shifting the dry waste collection centre at Sasthamangalam to Maruthankuzhy in Thiruvananthapuram. Locals fear losing a well-maintained, popular facility used by over 200 people daily for segregated waste.

January 20, 2026

Full VAT on Meat Could Cut EU Environmental Damage by Up to 6%, Study Finds

A new study reveals that applying full VAT on beef, pork, lamb, and chicken in the EU could reduce environmental harm by 3-6%. This could cost households as little as €26 a year if tax revenues are shared back. Meat has the biggest share of ecological damage in diets, yet most EU countries tax it less than other goods.

January 20, 2026

Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem Amid Legal Dispute

Israeli forces tore down buildings at a UN Palestinian refugee agency site in East Jerusalem, citing unpaid taxes. UNRWA calls the act illegal and a breach of international law.