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India to meet up to 75% of chip needs domestically by 2029: IT Minister

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- By 2029, India will be able to design and manufacture semiconductor chips required for nearly 70% to 75% of domestic applications, said Union Minister for Electronics and Informa... Read More


PM reiterates resolve to eradicate polio from PakistanPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:42 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasized that the government was taking practical steps through a comprehensive strategy and an effective team to completely ... Read More


'It's within his powers': Lawmaker backs Soludo's closure of Onitsha market

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Tony Muobike, has defended Governor Charles Soludo's temporary closure of Onitsha Main Market, saying the governor is empowered by ... Read More


MUDA scam: Bengaluru Special Court accepts Lokayukta's 'B' clean chit report to CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- In a major relief to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, a Special Court in Bengaluru has accepted the 'B' report filed by the Lokayukta in the Mysuru Urban Development Author... Read More


"Delayed but welcome step": Tamil Nadu CM Stalin backs UGC regulations, urges Centre not to dilute reforms

Chennai, Jan. 29 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Thursday described the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 as a "delayed but welcome" reform, calling it a cru... Read More


Fake bride racket busted in Sambhal: Kingpin, husband arrested for duping unmarried men of cash, jewellery

Meerut, Jan. 29 -- Sambhal police have busted a gang that targeted unmarried men by trapping them into fake marriages and then fleeing with cash and jewellery, arresting the kingpin of the racket, her... Read More


Parul Gulati opens up about her role in Anand L Rai's thriller 'Tu Yaa Main'

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Actor and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has been on a roll. After playing a key role in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, she will soon be seen in Anand L Rai's thriller 'Tu Yaa Main'. In the... Read More


Ajit Pawar's mortal remains brought to Katewadi as last rites preparations underway

Baramati, Jan. 29 -- The mortal remains of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were on Thursday brought to his residence in Katewadi ahead of his last rites. Funeral preparations are underway... Read More


Jeethu Joseph on what Vaa Vaathiyaar actor Karthi told him about plugging loopholes in thrillers

India, Jan. 29 -- Director Jeethu Joseph is all set for the release of his new film, Valathu Vashathe Kallan, hitting theatres on January 30, 2026. Ever since the phenomenal success of his Drishyam th... Read More


Four decades later, IIM Lucknow bets on AI for its undergraduate debut

Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- After four decades of shaping India's top managers, the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) is poised for a major academic shift. Marking 41 years since its establishment... Read More