January 6, 2026

ONGC Controls 90% of Blowout Fire at Mori-5 Natural Gas Well in Andhra Pradesh

ONGC has controlled about 90% of a massive fire at the Mori-5 gas well in Andhra Pradesh. Experts will decide on U.S. team deployment. Locals evacuees can return soon.

January 6, 2026

Flanders Plans to Dismantle Antwerp's Museum of Contemporary Art, Moving Its 8,000 Artworks to Ghent

Belgium's Flanders region plans to close Antwerp's Museum of Contemporary Art and move its 8,000-piece collection to Ghent. Artists and directors call this move 'insane' and 'illegal,' fearing loss of Antwerp's cultural heritage amid budget cuts.

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

KRMB Faces Fund Crunch, Asks Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for ₹23.32 Crore to Manage Krishna River

The Krishna River Management Board seeks ₹23.32 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to a financial crisis affecting salaries and telemetry projects. With no funds released since April 2025, the board struggles to maintain telemetry devices and water regulation tasks.

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

Bengaluru Traffic Police Launch Special Drive Against Illegal Vehicle Lights From Jan 7

Bengaluru Traffic Police warn vehicle owners against using illegal bright or colored lights. From January 7 to 13, strict checks and fines will target violators to enhance road safety.

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.

January 6, 2026

Iran Clashes at Tehran Bazaar as Protests Enter 10th Day; 35 Dead, 1200 Arrested

Iran’s security forces fired teargas and pushed protesters from Tehran’s grand bazaar on day 10 of nationwide protests over rising prices. At least 35 killed and over 1,200 arrested amid worsening economic struggles and a plunging rial.

January 6, 2026

US Threat to Greenland Exposes NATO's Deep Divisions and Doubts Over Mutual Defense

US plans to seize Greenland from Denmark have shaken NATO's foundation. Denmark’s PM warns of alliance collapse, while experts say this tests NATO’s future amid Russia’s threat.