Nine Entertainment sells radio stations for $56m, buys QMS Media for $850m in media shakeup

January 30, 2026

Nine Entertainment sells radio stations for $56m, buys QMS Media for $850m in media shakeup

Nine Entertainment sells its talkback radio stations to Sydney pub owner Arthur Laundy for $56m. It buys outdoor ad firm QMS Media for $850m. This marks a big change in Australia’s media scene. Nine aims to boost digital growth and promote its streaming service Stan.

Severe Teacher Shortage Haunts Haryana Government Colleges, Affecting Girls' Education

January 30, 2026

Severe Teacher Shortage Haunts Haryana Government Colleges, Affecting Girls' Education

Haryana's government colleges struggle with empty teaching posts and poor infrastructure. Students like Himanshi and Ritu face limited courses and no dedicated campus. Despite more colleges, lack of teachers and buildings hurts education quality, especially for girls.

Severe Teacher Shortage Haunts Haryana Government Colleges, Affecting Girls' Education

January 30, 2026

Severe Teacher Shortage Haunts Haryana Government Colleges, Affecting Girls' Education

Haryana's government colleges struggle with empty teaching posts and poor infrastructure. Students like Himanshi and Ritu face limited courses and no dedicated campus. Despite more colleges, lack of teachers and buildings hurts education quality, especially for girls.

Bengaluru Reintroduces Paid Parking on 52 Roads to Manage Traffic and Boost Revenue

January 30, 2026

Bengaluru Reintroduces Paid Parking on 52 Roads to Manage Traffic and Boost Revenue

From October 2025, Bengaluru reintroduced paid parking on busy roads like M.G. Road to manage congestion and generate revenue. City corporations plan to expand paid parking on over 30 more stretches by April 2026.

Bihar Launches Mission Mode Farmer Registry Drive With Cash Rewards for Districts

January 30, 2026

Bihar Launches Mission Mode Farmer Registry Drive With Cash Rewards for Districts

Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit orders a state-wide Farmer Registry drive from Feb 2-6 under AgriStack. Districts registering 50% PM-Kisan farmers get ₹1.5 lakh; 35% registration earns ₹50,000. No fees from farmers. Top districts lauded for their work.