- India
Trump has said he stopped India-Pak war 70 times now: Congress dig at Modi
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday, January 21, took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump repeated his claim of ending the India-Pakistan conflict last year, saying…
- Kerala
Kerala Minister Cherian withdraws controversial remarks, expresses regret
Thiruvananthapuram: Expressing regret over the pain caused by his recent remarks, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian on Wednesday, January 21, withdrew the statement related to the recent Kasaragod municipality and Malappuram election…
- India
Twist in Tamil Nadu LIC fire case: Injured officer set manager ablaze
Madurai: What appeared like an accidental fire that resulted in the death of a senior manager at an LIC office here turns out to be a murder executed by an assistant officer,…
- India
Maharashtra: e-KYC error flags 24L Ladki Bahin as govt staff, halts aid
Mumbai: A flawed question in the e-KYC process for the Ladki Bahin scheme has resulted in more than 24 lakh women beneficiaries in Maharashtra being wrongly classified as government employees, leading to…
- Sports
Pakistan backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20 WC in India: Report
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly backed Bangladesh’s stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to “security concerns” in a communication to the ICC. The…
- India
Lancet report outlines roadmap for universal health coverage in India
New Delhi: A new Lancet Commission report outlines a path for a rights-based, citizen-centred health system for India involving innovative financing, regulation and community engagement that delivers accessible, equitable and high-quality care.…
- Sports
Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain
Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is “not sure” whether his country would be competing in next month’s T20 World Cup amid the prolonged tussle over the team’s refusal to play…
- Hyderabad
100 stray dogs ‘poisoned’ to death near Hyderabad, case booked
Hyderabad: In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly “poisoned to death” in Yacharam village near here following which a case was registered against a sarpanch and…
- Telangana
Telangana CM proposes annual WEF follow-up meet in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy proposed to host a follow-up meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) every July in Hyderabad. The proposal received “unanimous support” from global business leaders…
- World
Man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison
Tokyo: A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment on Wednesday, January 21, according to NHK public television. The case has revealed…
- Business
Stock markets fall in early trade amid geopolitical tensions
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows rattled investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE…
- Hyderabad
L’Oréal plans Rs 3,500 crore investment in Hyderabad GCC
Hyderabad: Fashion giant L’Oreal on Wednesday, January 21, announced that it will set up its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, which will be inaugurated ny November 2026. The L’Oreal facility would…
- India
Mamata asks DMs to strictly follow SC’s directives on SIR
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked district magistrates to strictly adhere to the Supreme Court’s instructions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stressing that people must…
- World
India, Pakistan were going to go nuclear in my opinion: Trump
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump touted ending the conflict between India and Pakistan as among the accomplishments of the first year of his second term in the White House, saying the…
- Middle East
Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Dubai: Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei’s nearly…
