January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Petition to Press Centre for Revising EPFO Wage Ceiling

The Supreme Court has permitted a petitioner to file a representation urging the government to revise the ₹15,000 EPFO wage ceiling. The Centre must respond within four months, addressing concerns over many workers losing social security benefits due to outdated wage limits.

January 5, 2026

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology Wins ISO 14001 Certification for Solid Waste Management

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology is now ISO 14001 certified for its eco-friendly solid waste management. This public cancer hospital’s modern system processes huge waste, uses biogas, and supports electric vehicles on campus.

January 5, 2026

Massive Natural Gas Blowout Sparks 25m Flame at ONGC Well in Andhra Pradesh

A giant fire erupted at ONGC's Mori-5 gas well near Irusumanda village, Andhra Pradesh, causing urgent evacuations and a cooling operation. Experts and officials are working to control the blaze and stop the gas leak.

January 5, 2026

Gujarat Suspends IAS Officer Rajendrakumar Patel After ED Arrest In ₹10 Crore Bribery Case

Gujarat government suspends IAS officer Rajendrakumar Patel after his arrest by the ED in a ₹10 crore bribery-linked money laundering case. Patel allegedly fixed bribe rates to approve land use changes, with a detailed bribery account found by investigators.

January 5, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Launches Monitoring Units in 46 Cities to Boost Cleanliness Rankings

Andhra Pradesh government approved Project Monitoring Units in 46 Urban Local Bodies to improve sanitation and support Swachh Survekshan 2026. These units will provide real-time data and technical help to cities for better cleanliness performance.

January 5, 2026

TTD to Celebrate Ratha Sapthami with Seven Celestial Vahanams on Jan 25

TTD will observe Ratha Sapthami at Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple on January 25. Devotees will see the Goddess on seven vahanams. Special rituals and procession timings are announced.

January 5, 2026

Fisheries Chairman Slams BRS Leaders for Arrogance and Undermining Telangana

Mettu Saikumar, Fisheries Corporation Chairman, accuses BRS leaders of humiliating Telangana and ignoring democracy. He calls former CM KCR's Assembly absence a misfortune.

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Customs Duty on Adani Power’s SEZ Electricity Supply

The Supreme Court has ruled that Adani Power Ltd is not liable to pay customs duty on electricity sent from its SEZ plant to Domestic Tariff Areas. The Court overturned a 2019 Gujarat High Court ruling and ordered refunds within eight weeks, saying the duty had no legal backing.

January 5, 2026

Odisha Doctors Stage Two-Hour OPD Boycott Demanding Central Pay Structure

Over 6,000 government doctors in Odisha boycotted OPD services for two hours demanding salaries per the Central pay structure and better career benefits. The Odisha Medical Services Association warns of a health crisis if demands go unmet.

January 5, 2026

Markapuram District Holds First Gram Sabha to Boost Cleanliness and Development

Markapuram district’s first Gram Sabha was held in Tippayapalem village focusing on cleanliness and local growth under Swachh Sankranti on January 5, 2026.