January 7, 2026

Six Dead as Heavy Snow Cancels Hundreds of Flights Across Europe

Europe reels under heavy snow causing six deaths and massive travel chaos. Hundreds of flights are cancelled, stranding thousands at major airports in Paris and Amsterdam.

January 6, 2026

Karnataka Revises Building Setback Norms for Bengaluru Plots up to 4000 Sq.M

Karnataka’s Urban Development Department has issued new setback rules for buildings on plots up to 4000 sq.m in Bengaluru. The norms set precise distances for front, rear, and side clearances based on plot size, dropping rear setbacks for smallest plots. New parking and height rules are also introduced.

January 6, 2026

Garbage Blackspots Grow in Southeast Bengaluru as Waste Trucks Delay Arrival

Southeast Bengaluru areas like Koramangala and Ejipura face rising garbage blackspots. Waste trucks come 2-3 hours late, causing heaps to pile up. Residents complain, but fines on litterbugs continue as officials blame drain work delays.

January 6, 2026

Indian Apple Growers Fear New Zealand Imports Flood Market After Duty Cut in New FTA

Apple farmers in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are worried as a new FTA with New Zealand plans to cut import duty from 50% to 25%. They fear cheaper New Zealand apples will flood Indian markets, harming local growers and cold storage investments.

January 6, 2026

India's Skilling Drive Faces Challenges Despite Training 1.4 Crore Candidates

India trained 1.4 crore under PMKVY but skilling struggles to become youth's top choice. Industry and Sector Skill Councils must play bigger roles to improve job readiness and wage gains.