January 5, 2026

Telangana Govt Denies New Debt Plans in GHMC Trifurcation, Aims to Cut Loan Burden

Telangana Government rejects claims of fresh borrowing from GHMC trifurcation. Minister D. Sridhar Babu says no new loans taken in 12 months; focus on cutting interest burden on ₹4,717 crore debt.

January 5, 2026

Oil Prices Dip After US Captures Maduro; Former Chevron Exec Eyes $2bn Investment in Venezuela

Oil prices slipped after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. A former Chevron boss is raising $2bn to invest in Venezuela's oil. Despite falling output, Venezuela holds huge crude reserves. OPEC+ sticks to current production plans. Gold, silver, and bitcoin also rose amid global uncertainty.

January 5, 2026

Banks Speed Up Cybercrime Response but Mule Accounts and Account Freezes Persist

Banks have cut their response time to cybercrime probes from 15-20 days to about a week in 2025, aiding investigations. Yet, weak KYC checks and frozen accounts cause ongoing troubles for victims.

January 5, 2026

Dubai Gold Prices Soar Over Dh200 Per Gram in 2025, Marking Historic Rally

Dubai’s gold market shocked investors with a 63.5% rise in 24K gold price in 2025. The price jumped from Dh318 to Dh520 per gram, making it a golden year for buyers and investors.

January 4, 2026

US Tariff Hike Slams Andhra Pradesh Seafood Exports, Farmers Face Crisis

After the US raised tariffs on Indian seafood to 50%, Andhra Pradesh's seafood sector faces a sharp decline. Farmers stop planting, exports fall 25% in recent months. Exporters eye China, EU, Russia for new markets.