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Economic Survey calls for enhanced deregulation for MSMEs

India, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey, tabled by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, says that by reducing excessive regulatory burdens, governments can help businesses... Read More


'Poor thing': Sonia Gandhi's choice of words for Prez Droupadi Murmu stirs row, invites BJP's ire

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's reference to president Droupadi Murmu as a "poor thing" has stirred a massive row with strong condemnation from the ruling party members heating u... Read More


South Africa remain unbeaten and reach first ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup final

India, Jan. 31 -- South Africa became the first team to reach the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Final with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Australia at the Bayuemas Oval. Ashleigh van Wyk... Read More


It hurts so bad: Father of American Airlines pilot who died in fatal collision

India, Jan. 31 -- The father of the pilot of the American Airlines passenger flight which collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter was looking forward to marrying this year. Sam Lilley wa... Read More


Husband is the legal father of a child born out of wife's extramarital affair despite biological evidence: SC

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court has said the legal father of a child born out of a woman's extramarital affairs continues to be her husband despite biological evi... Read More


India's GDP projected to grow at 6.3-6.8 percent for financial year 2025-26, projects Economic Survey

India, Jan. 31 -- The Economic Survey 2024-25 estimates that India's GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Economic Survey was tabled in the Pa... Read More


Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot private spacecraft Axiom-4, do Yoga in space

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to go to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's journey on board the Soyuz T-11 in April 1984. Shukla... Read More


Hamas confirms killing of its key leader Mohammed Deif in Israeli airstrike

India, Jan. 31 -- Hamas on Thursday confirmed the death of its military chief Mohammed Deif, months after Israel had confirmed it, media reports said. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas,... Read More


Shoojit Sircar shares Piku BTS picture featuring Deepika Padukone

Mumbai/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- Shoojit Sircar's 2015 film Piku weaved a father-daughter relationship which was aesthetically portrayed by acting legend Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood superstar Deepika Paduko... Read More


I put safety first: Donald Trump blames Obama, Biden's 'diversity hires' for plane-chopper crash

Washington/IBNS, Jan. 31 -- After the midair US Army Blackhawk helicopter and a passenger jet crash near Washington DC leaving 28 dead, President Donald Trump blamed diversity policies implemented dur... Read More