January 1, 2026

Australian Home Prices to Rise 5% in 2026, Fueling Housing Crunch

Australian residential property prices rose 8.6% in 2025 and are expected to grow another 5% in 2026. Big cities like Darwin, Perth, and Brisbane saw huge gains. Rising prices and rents strain affordability, especially for younger generations.

January 1, 2026

Swiggy, Zomato, Magicpin Break Records Amid Gig Workers Strike on New Year's Eve

Swiggy, Zomato, and Magicpin recorded record-breaking food orders on New Year's Eve despite a strike by over 1 lakh gig workers. Platforms operated smoothly with strong local support as millions feasted on biryani, pizza, and desserts across India.

January 1, 2026

Jet Fuel Price Slashed 7.3%; Commercial LPG Cylinder Cost Soars by ₹111 from Jan 1

On January 1, 2026, aviation turbine fuel price dropped 7.3% in Delhi, easing costs for airlines. Meanwhile, commercial LPG cylinders saw a sharp ₹111 price hike, marking the highest rate since June last year.

January 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt Declares ₹183.86 Crore Bonuses and Pongal Gifts for Over 9.9 Lakh Employees

Tamil Nadu announces bonuses and Pongal gifts for 9.9 lakh employees for 2024-25, costing ₹183.86 crore. CM M.K. Stalin directs ₹3,000 bonus for ‘C’ & ‘D’ groups and ₹1,000 gifts for pensioners.

January 1, 2026

APERC Approves ₹4,498 Crore Net True-Up Charges; DISCOMs to Claim From Govt

APERC has approved ₹4,498 crore net true-up charges for Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs for FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24. The commission asked DISCOMs to claim this from the government, shielding consumers from extra electricity costs.