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Dhaka records world's worst air quality today

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world's most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 305 at 8:13 am. ... Read More


The obliquity of majoritarian morality

Nepal, Jan. 28 -- When forced to resign on September 9, 2025, with a metaphorical gun to his temple, the Khas-Arya chieftain Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli should have realised that his time was up and take... Read More


VC's Budget Wishlist, Shadowfax's D-Street Debut & More

India, Jan. 28 -- The VC Wishlist For Budget 2026 India's venture capitalists (VCs) have a long wishlist this budget season. Investors believe that the next phase of startup growth will be powered by... Read More


In Shankaracharya vs Yogi row, Ayodhya GST deputy commissioner hands resignation: 'Deeply pained'

India, Jan. 28 -- A GST Deputy Commissioner posted in Ayodhya reportedly resigned from service on Tuesday, saying he was protesting against what he described as "objectionable" remarks made by Shankar... Read More


Badshah, B Praak, Amaal Mallik express shock at Arijit Singh's retirement, say 'film music will never be the same'

India, Jan. 28 -- In a move that sent shockwaves through the music industry, singer Arijit Singh on Tuesday shared that he is stepping away from playback singing. The announcement triggered an outpour... Read More


Haryana archaeology dept deputy director in dock for corruption

Panchkula, Jan. 28 -- The Panchkula unit of the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB), Haryana, has registered an FIR against Dr Banani Bhattacharyya, deputy director of the Haryana arch... Read More


Overflowing sewers, water contamination, streetlights dominate LMC house meeting

LUCKNOW, Jan. 28 -- Civic issues such as overflowing sewer lines, water contamination, dysfunctional streetlights, road encroachment and irregular door-to-door waste collection dominated the Lucknow M... Read More


UP approves procurement of 1,225 electric buses, expansion of charging infra

Lucknow, Jan. 28 -- The state government on Monday approved the procurement of 1,225 new electric buses, expansion of charging infrastructure, and the introduction of a carbon credit monetisation proj... Read More


Punjab: VB files chargesheet against Majithia aide

Mohali, Jan. 28 -- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in a Mohali court against liquor contractor Harpreet Singh Gulati, a close aide of Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former P... Read More


Concerns over climate change dominates R-Day celebrations in Shimla

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Concerns over climate change dominated the 76th Republic Day that was celebrated amid fresh snowfall on Shimla's Ridge on Monday. Expressing concern over the delayed winter, chief ... Read More