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.

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.

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

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.